So you want to be a Township Official?

This year voters will elect one township trustee and a township fiscal officer. Let's talk about these positions and how to get on the ballot.

The Monroe Township Building in Downtown Tipp City

In Ohio, township government is one of the oldest forms of local government. Predating state government, townships were formed to provide basic government services to small rural communities. As the state has grown, so have the character of townships. There are over 1,300 townships in our state and th…