MOHICAN TOWNSHIP — Voters in Mohican Township will have choices for who represents them on the board of trustees come Nov. 4.
There are two seats available. Incumbents Bryan Keith Raudebaugh and Michael Weber are seeking new terms. Newcomer Daniel Benner is also seeking votes.
Each seat’s term runs for four years and pays $900 per month.
Early voting began Oct. 7. Read below for more information on each candidate.
Below is how candidates answered the following questions posed to them over phone interviews. Their answers have been organized alphabetically by last name and edited lightly for clarity.
Raudebaugh declined to be interviewed for this story. Ashland Source published information that is publicly available. Weber declined to offer a photograph of himself.
Daniel Benner
Daniel Benner, 63, is running for an open seat as trustee for Mohican Township. Credit: Submitted
- Residence: County Road 1975
- Age: 63
- Education: Mapleton High School, 1980
- Current occupation: Retired, but works part-time for Weller Township in Richland County as a road supervisor.
- Held previous office? No.
Why are you seeking this particular office?
I want to help get the budgeting to get grants and stuff that townships don’t pursue to cover costs for vehicles, roadwork and signs. There are more avenues to increase the township’s money. I also have my CDL, so I’d like to help with the road crew.
What are the top 3 issues you will address if elected? How would you address them?
- Lookin into the budget — where we’re at, where we can profit.
- Make sure the roads are good.
- Make sure the township has the proper equipment it needs to do those jobs.
List the top 3 things that differentiate you from your opponents.
My background is all road, military and building stuff….