Mark Smith was appointed fiscal officer after his predecessor Mike Hively passed away in April. Before Smith was appointed, he said he sold his business and was looking for a new opportunity to use his business experiences.
Barbara Fletcher, a retired banker and part-time township office manager is challenging Smith for the seat.
Fletcher and Smith are long-time Springfield Twp. residents, according to information they submitted to the Springfield News-Sun Voters Guide.
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“As a former business owner of a medical service company with 30 years experience in business development and operations, I will rely on my personal experiences that I feel made us a successful organization,” Smith said.
Fletcher said she has over 35 years of experience in banking and investments including audits, lending, and management.
She said she plans to “review all previous audits to verify all recommendations from the State Auditor are being followed.”
Both candidates said the township is facing challenges.
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Smith said he wants to make sure the township makes the most of the services they provide with the resources they receive.
“My objective is to bridge all these departments with the necessary financial information to include budget planning and reporting that is needed for our leadership to make worthwhile long lasting decisions,” Smith said in the voters guide.
Fletcher said one of the biggest challenges is the reduced income from state and local entities.
“It is essential that the Fiscal Officer maintain communication with the Department Heads and the Trustees,” Fletcher said in the voters guide. “Procedures and expenditures must continually be updated, reviewed, and approved to stay within budget parameters with information provided by the Fiscal Officer.”
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