6/21/14 - The Marion Township Board has selected a new treasurer to take over for an outgoing trustee. Paula Wyckoff has been the township treasurer for years, but she plans to retire at the end of the month. At its most recent meeting, the Marion Township Board heard from two individuals who want to replace her: DPW Coordinator Cindy Hodge and Trustee Jim Murray. Hodge cited her years of service to Marion Township and rapport with its citizens, as well as her professional relationship with Wyckoff. Murray pointed to his own history of serving in a different township, his finance and accounting history, and the management of his own business as qualifications. The board voted to appoint Murray to the position, although there were two dissenting votes. One member of the audience spoke at the call to the public to chastise Murray for voting for himself, though the outcome of the vote would have been the same even if he had abstained. Murray will hold the position of treasurer until the 2016 general election. (TD)
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