Township, city & town

Township Trustee, Fairfield Township

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

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

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Ray Williams

Republican

The gist

Supports giving townships a voice in consolidation
Pledges to enforce housing codes on landlords
Supports partnerships rather than tax increases to meet needs

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Supports giving townships a voice in consolidation
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Fairfield Township Trustee
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Consolidation is no longer simply about whether it happens, but what it looks like and how townships have a voice in the process.”
Pledges to enforce housing codes on landlords
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Fairfield Township Trustee
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Landlords must follow local codes, and when they do not, I will work with the proper authorities to ensure the law is enforced.”
Supports partnerships rather than tax increases to meet needs
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Fairfield Township Trustee
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Local government cannot solve everything by simply raising taxes—we need strong partnerships and smart use of available resources.”

Ted Hardesty

Democratic

Mental health professional

The gist

Proposes easing paperwork for township assistance applications
Proposes making the trustee's office a resource hub
Pledges savings without cutting necessary services

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Proposes easing paperwork for township assistance applications
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Fairfield Township Trustee
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“reevaluating the documentation required for financial assistance applications to reduce unnecessary barriers for residents seeking assistance”
Proposes making the trustee's office a resource hub
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Fairfield Township Trustee
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I want the Trustee’s Office to serve as a true resource hub”
Pledges savings without cutting necessary services
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Fairfield Township Trustee
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“the township will have to find creative ways to save money, without cutting necessary services”

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