The following candidates are running in the Nov. 2 general election for Israel Township Trustee (two openings), with terms commencing Jan. 1, 2022.
Matthew Nixon
Occupation: Farmer/auctioneer.
Past Political Positions Held: Israel Township Trustee – President.
Education: 2003 Eaton High School graduate.
Community Involvement: Volunteering auctioneer services for benefits and fairs. Farm Bureau member.
Why are you the most qualified candidate for the position?
I would be the most qualified candidate because I have held the office for six years and understand all aspects of the township from financial side as well as the day-to-day operations.
What are the most crucial issues facing the office you are seeking, and how would you address it?
Budgeting is always an issue and I would address it by seeking out grants and continuing to make conservative financial decisions.
If elected or re-elected, what would be your chief priorities?
My chief priorities would be to make good decisions so we continue to not have levees.
Donald E. “Buck” White, Jr.
Occupation: Retired after 47 years at Snyder Electric.
Past Political Positions Held: Israel Township Trustee for 12 years.
Education: Miami University – one year. D. Russell Lee – two years. Earned maintenance degree.
Why are you the most qualified candidate for the position?
My 12 years of experience gives me a knowledge of how our township works and what is important to our residents.
What are the most crucial issues facing the office you are seeking, and how would you address it?
Routine maintenance of our roads and cemeteries along with any other issues that would arise. I am always willing to work hard 24/7 for our community.
If elected or re-elected, what would be your chief priorities?
Listening to the concerns and needs of our community.
Seth Wright
Hello, my name is Seth Wright and I’m running for one of the Israel Township Trustee positions. I currently work in the HVAC/R field and am involved with our family farm.
This is my first time running for a public office. I graduated from Eaton/MVCTC.
I believe I’m qualified for this position, as I have my Class A CDL – currently the township has three CDL trucks – and I’m proficient at operating various machinery, and I have good knowledge of the roadways and cemeteries in the township. If elected, I would aim to make township operations as streamline as possible, and keep up maintenance on the roadways and cemeteries.
