Hanover Township Trustee resigns, board accepting applications
“We extend our best wishes to Mr. Miller in his future endeavors and thank him for his service to the Hanover Township community.”
The Hanover Township Board of Trustees accepted former trustee Larry Miller’s resignation on Oct. 8, according to an online statement from the board.
“Mr. Miller dedicated many years of service to Hanover Township,” the board wrote in the release. “The Board of Trustees sincerely appreciates his years of service, dedication, and contributions to the township and its residents. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Miller in his future endeavors and thank him for his service to the Hanover Township community.”
Miller served Hanover Township as a member of the board of trustees for 18 years after being appointed by Trustee Doug Johnson and former trustee Fred Stitsinger. Prior to then, he attended many meetings as a member of the public.
Miller told the Oxford Free Press the reasons for his resignation are personal.
The board is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy. Anyone wishing to apply must be a registered voter, reside within the limits of Hanover Township, accept the board’s nonpartisan position, attend bi-monthly meetings and other emergency and special meetings in person and complete required training according to the Ohio Revised Code.
The board is responsible for overseeing township operations, including managing the budget, carrying out duties required by county, state and federal law, and overseeing road, park and cemetery maintenance.
The newly appointed trustee will serve through Dec. 31, 2027, unless they run in the November 2027 general election and are elected.
Interested candidates may submit their resume to the Hanover Township Fiscal Office by email at fiscalofficer@hanovertownshipohio.org or by mail by Friday, Oct. 23.
Mailed resumes must be postmarked no later than Oct. 23 to the Fiscal Office, Hanover Township Administration Building, 2595 Old Oxford Road, Hamilton, Ohio, 45013.
Hanover Township is also still looking for someone to fill the township administrator vacancy left by former administrator, Bruce Henry, who retired on Sept. 11 after 19 years.
The township administrator is responsible for overseeing all township departments and day-to-day execution of operations under the trustees. The full-time, exempt position offers a $70,000 yearly salary, or based on experience.
A full list of job requirements are available on the Hanover Township website.
Anyone wishing to apply must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five to 10 years of management experience in local government or business. Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter by email or to the Hanover Township Administration building until Nov. 30.
