Township, city & town

Township Trustee, Clay Township

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The township trustee runs Clay Township: township assistance for residents in need, and in many townships fire protection and cemeteries.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Matt ClaytonRepublican
- Pledges a careful review of township finances and obligations
Sean O'BrienDemocratic
No documented position found.

Public safety

Matt ClaytonRepublican
No documented position found.
Sean O'BrienDemocratic
- Supported merging the Clay and Penn fire territories
- Supported raising salaries for all Clay Fire firefighters

Environment & parks

Matt ClaytonRepublican
No documented position found.
Sean O'BrienDemocratic
- Secured title to Clay Park and added pickleball courts

Health & human services

Matt ClaytonRepublican
- Supports compassionate, accountable administration of township assistance
- Supports partnering with food pantries and churches on aid
Sean O'BrienDemocratic
- Supports stretching township aid through churches and charities

Government & transparency

Matt ClaytonRepublican
- Pledges fact-based decisions on consolidation and public safety
Sean O'BrienDemocratic
No documented position found.

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