Why a Levy is Needed Now

Tracy WinklerFrom Tracy Winkler, Chairman of the Green Township Board of Trustees:

. . . . Police and Fire personnel are now stretched too thin to properly respond to Green Township residents.  Fire & EMS Chief Doug Witsken reports a 55% increase in fire and emergency medical runs since 1997.  Our Police Officers in the Township responded to over 35,000 calls for service in 2007 . . . .


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Tony UptonFrom Tony Upton, Trustee:

. . . . Green Township operates at a cost of $302 per Green Township citizen, which is by far the most efficient and lowest cost per capita of the eight largest townships in Southwestern Ohio.  My goal is to maintain Green Township’s low operating budget and provide additional police, fire and EMS services to our residents . . . .

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GT LogoFrequently Asked Questions:

For years the Police Chief and Fire Chief have expressed concerns about the increasing demands for emergency services.  In November of 2007, the Township Administration began a comprehensive analysis of the services provided to our residents and how those services compare to other communities in the region . . . .

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GT LogoPDF of PowerPoint Presentation:

This presentation illustrates clearly the reasons a levy is needed.  It explains how your public safety services function, how calls for service have increased and how staffing and funding have not kept pace . . . .

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GT LogoTri-fold Flyer Featuring Levy Information:

This levy is vital to keep your Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) First Responders on the road. Rising demands for emergency services are straining our . . . .

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