{"id":91409,"date":"2017-08-12T08:54:02","date_gmt":"2017-08-12T13:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=91409"},"modified":"2017-08-14T07:27:25","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T12:27:25","slug":"several-races-seen-in-2017-november-general-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2017\/08\/12\/several-races-seen-in-2017-november-general-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Several races in 2017 general election"},"content":{"rendered":"

DAVE MOSIER\/<\/strong>independent editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Van Wert City Council, two local school boards, and several village council and township boards of trustees in Van Wert County have contested races during the November general election.<\/p>\n

\"\"In Van Wert, Jeff Agler, a Democrat and former City Council member, and Fred Fisher, a Republican who currently serves as First Ward Councilman, are both seeking the First Ward seat. Fisher, who was originally elected as an at-large Councilman, was appointed to fill the First Ward seat following the death of John Marshall. Bill Marshall was then appointed to fill Fisher\u2019s at-large seat.<\/p>\n

School board races include Crestview Local Board of Education, where five people — Lori A. Bittner, Nan Grace, Lonnie Nedderman, Jacob Sawmiller, and Wes Skelton — are running for three positions, and Lincolnview Local Board of Education, where five candidates — Eric K. Germann, Amy L. Lauf, Scott Miller, Lori Eversole Snyder, and Mark Zielke — are all seeking three open positions.<\/p>\n

In Van Wert City School District, there is only one candidate, Scott A. Mull, with two positions to fill, meaning one position will likely be filled through appointment, rather than election.<\/p>\n

Village council races include Convoy, where five candidates — Patti Cramer, Bill Dull, James Hyitt, Neal Orsbon, and Steven Rice — are seeking three positions.<\/p>\n

Ohio City also has a village council race, with five people — Glory Agler, Carol D. Brown, Michael L. Edwards, Larry Krugh, and Jerry Ruwoldt — are seeking election to four council seats.<\/p>\n

There are five township trustee races. Four people are seeking two Harrison Township trustee seats. Those running include Dustin Figley, Dennis Hoover, Jeremy J. Kitson, and Jon Miller.<\/p>\n

Three people are running for two trustee seats in Jackson Township. Candidates are Scott C. Deitering, Tim Miller, and Winfred Douglas Teman.<\/p>\n

Four people are also seeking two Jennings Township trustee positions. Those running include Michael T. Hiett, Vern Hobbs, Bob Louth, and Keith Savidge.<\/p>\n

Three people are seeking two open seats on the Pleasant Township Board of Trustees. They include Tim Mengerink, Brian Schaffner, and Todd J. Wallace.<\/p>\n

Finally, three people are seeking two open trustee slots in Tully Township. Those running include Craig Feasby, Tom Gibson, and Rob Miller.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of all others running for election or re-election in November:<\/p>\n

Van Wert County <\/strong><\/p>\n