Washington Township Board Member, District 2, Marion County Choose 1
***Please note, this race is uncontested. When there is only one candidate running in a particular race, the race may not appear on your ballot on election day.***A township Board Member works in unison with the township Trustee to provide oversight of the township according to local, state, and federal regulations. Some of the most important duties of a township board are:Provide oversight of the township financesApprove the township’s annual budget and all contractsMake appropriations and establish tax rates and levies for the ensuing year
Biographical Information
Campaign Email
denton.washingtontownship@gmail.com
Campaign Phone
(317) 989-9748
What is the greatest need/challenge facing the township and how would you address it?
One of the greatest needs in our township is rental assistance. I am very proud of the Washington Township staff and the way they work to meet the needs of the people in our township. Along with using township funds for emergency assistance, we have been able to partner with different nonprofits as well as utilize other government programs to source funds for the people we serve. I will continue to push for new and innovative ways to pull in more services for the people of Washington Township.
Which services/facilities in your township would you like to see expanded and/or changed and why?
Last year our Washington Township Trustee started the "Welcome Baby" support program for new parents. This program provides eligible expectant parents with a package that includes six months worth of supplies needed for a new baby. The package includes a crib, car seat, stroller, diapers, diaper bag, clothes, bottles, formula and a high chair. I would love to see this program expanded to different townships in Indiana as well as other states. It's a program that directly serves the very most des
What do you see, or would you like to see, regarding the future of the township? What steps would you take in pursuit of that vision?
Our Washington Township Trustee's Office runs very efficiently, and our staff works diligently, budgeting and planning-- in order to make the most of a small budget. I would love to see more members of the public represented at our board meetings, so that we could hear directly from community members about what services they need and how we can better serve them.
What should the Township Board’s role be in supporting the local economy?
It's important that we keep tax rates low and the quality of the services we provide high. Our goal is to be one of the reasons that Washington Township is a great place to move to and a great place to live.