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Township Trustee, Howard Township

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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Zenas BowlingThe Washington County Times (candidate interview)

Zenas Bowling

Republican

The gist

  • Pledges an easier-to-reach trustee office
  • Pledges to apply township assistance rules equally to everyone
  • Pledges to review township finances before making changes
  • Supports public understanding of how township money is spent
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  1. Pledges an easier-to-reach trustee office

    Election 2026: Interview Series: Candidate for Howard Township Trustee Zenas Bowling

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 10, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I want to make the office easier to reach and make sure people know what resources are available.”
  2. Pledges to apply township assistance rules equally to everyone

    Election 2026: Interview Series: Candidate for Howard Township Trustee Zenas Bowling

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 10, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would follow the township’s guidelines and make sure the same rules are being applied to everyone.”
  3. Pledges to review township finances before making changes

    Election 2026: Interview Series: Candidate for Howard Township Trustee Zenas Bowling

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 10, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I want to take a close look at the finances and see how things are being done now before making any major changes.”
  4. Supports public understanding of how township money is spent

    Election 2026: Interview Series: Candidate for Howard Township Trustee Zenas Bowling

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 10, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I think the public should be able to understand where their money is going.”

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