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Clay Township Board Member

The Clay Township Board is a three-member elected body that oversees the township’s budget and finances. Board members approve spending, set tax rates, and provide oversight of township services such as township assistance for residents in need, fire protection funding, and maintenance of township properties. They also work with the township trustee to ensure funds are used responsibly and in the best interest of the community.

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Kevin G Conery
(Rep)
Brett Maurer
(Dem)
Patric Richter
(Dem)
Michelle Shaw
(Dem)
Robbie Thomas
(Rep)

Biographical Information

Why did you decide to run for this position as a township board member?

The township trustee is entrusted with distribution of poor relief. What assistance and advice will you provide to help the trustee carry out this responsibility?

What is the biggest issue or challenge facing your township right now, and how will you go about trying to resolve or address it?

What skills do you offer as a board member? Will you bring strengths in accounting, record keeping, public relations, or something else? What role do you see yourself playing on the board?

As an elected official, how will you make yourself accessible to township residents? How can constituents contact you about matters of concern, and what steps will you take to proactively solicit resident feedback?

Township advisory boards have recently played a role in approving fire territory mergers aimed at improving service but raising concerns about costs. What role should the advisory board play in balancing service improvements with potential tax increases?

Township advisory boards are responsible for approving budgets and holding public meetings, yet public engagement often varies widely depending on the issue. What steps would you take to improve transparency and encourage more consistent community participation in township decision-making?

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Clay Township Board Member

Kevin G Conery (Rep)

Brett Maurer (Dem)

Patric Richter (Dem)

Michelle Shaw (Dem)

Robbie Thomas (Rep)

Biographical Information

Why did you decide to run for this position as a township board member?

The township trustee is entrusted with distribution of poor relief. What assistance and advice will you provide to help the trustee carry out this responsibility?

What is the biggest issue or challenge facing your township right now, and how will you go about trying to resolve or address it?

What skills do you offer as a board member? Will you bring strengths in accounting, record keeping, public relations, or something else? What role do you see yourself playing on the board?

As an elected official, how will you make yourself accessible to township residents? How can constituents contact you about matters of concern, and what steps will you take to proactively solicit resident feedback?

Township advisory boards have recently played a role in approving fire territory mergers aimed at improving service but raising concerns about costs. What role should the advisory board play in balancing service improvements with potential tax increases?

Township advisory boards are responsible for approving budgets and holding public meetings, yet public engagement often varies widely depending on the issue. What steps would you take to improve transparency and encourage more consistent community participation in township decision-making?

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Kevin G Conery
(Rep)

Brett Maurer
(Dem)

Patric Richter
(Dem)

Michelle Shaw
(Dem)

Robbie Thomas
(Rep)