Springfield Township Board looks to stay the same after residents voted for the incumbents on the ballot.
“My thanks to the voters and all of Springfield’s residents for giving me the honor and opportunity to continue to serve as township supervisor,” said Collin W. Walls, who received 1,006 votes, 51.54 percent, on the Aug. 2 ballot. “There is not a better community anywhere in my opinion and I look forward to four more years of service.”
Challenger for supervisor David F. Smith received 944 votes, 48.36 percent.
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude for supporting me during my recent campaign for Springfield Township supervisor,” Smith said. “A special thanks goes out to all of you who worked so hard on my behalf. I couldn’t have done it without you. Rest assured I will be prepared for the next election.”
Incumbent trustees Judy Hensler, Dave Hopper, Denny Vallad, and Marc Cooper earned Republican nominations to the board.
Hensler received 1,187 votes, 22.29 percent; Hopper, 1,158 votes, 21.74 percent; Vallad, 1,019 votes, 19.13 percent; and Cooper, 1,018 votes, 19.11 percent.
Challenger Craig Spicer received 937 votes, 17.59 percent. No Democrats were on the ballot.
Clerk Laura Moreau and Treasurer Jamie L. Dubre ran unopposed for the Republican nominations.
Voters approved three millage requests on the ballot. A Police Millage Renewal received 2,291 Yes votes, 83.89 percent, and 440 No votes, 16.11 percent. Fire Millage Renewal earned 2,308 Yes, 84.79 percent; and 414 No, 15.21 percent. A Fire Department Additional Millage received 1,693 Yes votes, 62.43 percent; and 1,019 No, 37.57 percent.
“I want to thank Springfield voters for their support of both our police and fire millage renewal requests and the new fire millage,” Walls said. “This support allows us to maintain our current contracts with the sheriff’s department and their excellent service.”
The support of the fire millage requests will allow the Township Board and the Fire Department to implement improvements needed, while saving and preparing for future needs not possible without additional support, he added.
“I would especially like to thank the campaign committee members who worked so hard getting factual information to voters,” the supervisor said.
“I am pleased the voters approved the police and fire millages,” Hopper said. “This confirms the voters support the recommendations of the current board members. The passage of the millages will allow the township to address needs in public safety services, particularly those related to fire and rescue.”
“I would like to thank all our residents who came out to vote in the Aug. 2 primary election – through the election process, we get a better understanding of what our residents truly want for our community,” Vallad said.
“I was encouraged the entire board was returned to office and the great support for our public safety millage renewals,” the trustee said. “Most importantly, our residents elected to provide increased funding for our fire and rescue services. It will be exciting to watch the progress this department will make over the next few years with this new revenue.”
He hopes those who opposed the millage increase proposal will come to know and understand the full value of the service improvements this department will experience, he said.
“My heart felt thanks to our fire service professionals who gave so much of their personal time to get the information to the residents as to why this tax increase was needed. Congratulations, Springfield Township and thanks again for your support,” Vallad said.