Wilson said he was excited to be back involved with the election process.
“It’s a contest year that we want to make sure the election process works smoothly,” Wilson said.
His starting salary as director will be about $52,000. In 90 days, his salary could increase to more than $56,000, officials said.
Tlachac resigned last month to take a position with the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office.
He had served as the director of the Clark County Board of Elections since 2012. His starting salary as director was $52,785.
Tlachac had been deputy director of the Madison County Board of Elections prior to coming to Clark County.
Wilson, 63, previously was the legal counsel for the board of elections when he was an assistant prosecutor under former Prosecutor James Berry from 1979 to 1985.
In 1988, Wilson was appointed to the Clark County Board of Elections by the secretary of state. Wilson served on the board until June 1995.
Wilson also is the former court administrator for the Clark County Juvenile Court. He served in that position from 1985 to 2011.
Other candidates for the job were: Mitchell N. (Nicia) Artis, who has experience in office management and real estate management; Nicolete (Nikki) Crawford, a former Clark County Auditor employee; and Martin Mahoney, a former Springfield City Commissioner, according to documents obtained by the Springfield News-Sun.
Clark County Board of Elections Deputy Director Jason Baker said Wilson has the experience to do the job.
“He knows what to do as far as a board member goes, and I think he’ll be a great asset to us,” Baker said.
Wilson must live in Clark County as part of a requirement for the job, officials said.
He already has a home in Springfield and has filled out a voter registration card with his new address.
Ted McClenen, a member of the board of elections and central committee chairman of the Clark County Democratic Party, said Wilson was the best candidate for the job.
McClenen said Wilson’s previous experience will make him an asset to the board.
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