Detrick led the group with 30.49% of votes, followed by Roeder with 30.17% of the vote, Nangle with 20.16% and Ruf with 19.18%. All 76 precincts are fully reporting with a 39.52% turnout for the race.
Detrick was appointed in July to fill James Scoby’s seat when he died before his term expired. He said he has enjoyed serving in the role, and now being elected, he feels bolstered by voter support.
“I’m honored to continue as a Springfield Twp. trustee, and I will work to make my township proud that they kept me in office as a trustee,” Detrick said.
Detrick said he is honored to serve alongside Roeder and trustee Tim Foley. He said he is grateful to continue working with Township Administrator Jennifer Tuttle, describing her as an “asset” to the township."
Springfield Twp. has involved citizens who care about their community, Detrick said, pointing to voter turnout numbers in the “off year.”
Roeder, who was elected in 2018, is a lifelong Springfield Twp. resident, and was the township’s fire chief for 13 years and a member of the fire department for more than 45 years.
Roeder said he is thankful to have earned the trust and respect of the voters. With deep familial ties to the township, he said he loves the community and wants to continue moving the township forward.
“I’m happy for the opportunity to carry on and complete things that we’ve started and hopefully complete new things that’s going to come about for the township,” Roeder said.
The township lost Scoby, a mentor to Roeder, after 25 years of service, and Roeder said while Detrick has “a lot of catching up to do” to get to his level, he sees him as being a “people’s trustee.”
Roeder is pleased to continue to work with Detrick and Foley, he said.
Nangle, who has lived most of his adult life in the township, said residents are ready for a new voice with fresh ideas. He is Springfield Twp.’s current fire chief.
He said he is disappointed but he respects the decision of the voters and he appreciates the support he received.
“I wish we would have come out on top but it’s one time, and we’ll try it again, and we’ll just keep trying to get in there,” Nangle said.
Ruf is a political newcomer who aimed to overhaul the board. He is an advocate for first responders and has alleged “waste” on the part of incumbent trustees.
He thanked his supporters and said there is a “good chance” he will run again.
In response to a question on whether he wanted to share any other messages, Ruf said, “No, I want to just keep it clean. Congratulations.”
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