Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Steven J Schuldt POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Rutland Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? To continue the same philosophy the current board has, which is the wise and prudent spending of the taxpayers money. I wish to continue to hold the current levy as low as possible to maintain the current level of services. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have served as a Township Trustee for 12 years and been a small business owner in Gilberts for over 40 years(Tessendorf [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Victor C. Keegan POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Rutland Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Obviously, there needs to be changes made in the makeup of the Rutland Township Board. Citizen participation at board meetings has been dwindling for quite some time, almost to the point of non attendance. This is due to certain board members continuing to bicker, adding to a dysfunctional relationship to get business accomplished. Moreover, their clumsy decision-making skills have cost the Township thousands of dollars of tax payer money in lawyer fees and court costs. At [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Thomas Ray Eaton POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Rutland Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? In my short time as serving as a Rutland Township Trustee, I have become aware of many issues and practices that need to be improved or upgraded. My goal is to fairly represent our community in the township, while encouraging transparency and unity on the Board. In addition, I would like to look into various ways we could improve the Township's service to the community. In addition to some training I have already received, I feel [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Nicholas Hoffman POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Rutland Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? My family and I enjoy living in the area! As a member of this community it is my duty to take an active role and bring positive change where I am able. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I do not have past political experience. For 5 years I was on the board for my town house association and 3 of those years I was president. My extensive sales [...]