The
Pilgrims brought the township form of government to America in 1620. The
Unit of local government eventually spread as far west as the Rocky
Mountains. It is found today in twenty-two states; and
In
Ohio, the township predates our state government. As the Ohio Territory
became populated, it was only natural that the surveyed townships
should become the basic unit of local government; and
The
Ohio Township Association, founded in 1928, is a statewide organization
dedicated to promoting township government, helping township officials
better understand their duties and responsibilities, and keeping
state and federal lawmakers aware of the needs of township government;
and
There
are 1,308 townships in Ohio and 5,232 elected township officials.
The Ohio Township Association has over 10,000 active
and associate members statewide, including trustees, fiscal officers,
township road superintendents, police/fire chiefs, administrators,
other township staff, and county elected officials; and
Today,
township officials are providing an increasingly broad range of services
in response to the needs of their local communities; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT
That
the Board of County Commissioners, Lucas County, Ohio does hereby
declare FEBRUARY 1, 2006, as TOWNSHIP DAY in Lucas County. Since
Townships are the form of government that is closest to its residents,
we encourage residents to attend township meetings and get to know
your township trustees.
