I have been a member of Pickerington City Council from 2007-2013 and am now serving as your Fiscal Officer in Violet Township. I have worked with Gary Weltlich on many issues during this time. He has proven his leadership to me many times over. He has thus earned my endorsement.
Gary Weltlich had the foresight to approach Canal Winchester and Pickerington in a joint venture called a CEDA. This is Canal Pointe which provides Violet Township approximately $275,000.00 annually in revenue that is tax free to Violet Township residents.
Gary Weltlich, in 2008, when the City of Pickerington was looking to scrap the annual 4th of July celebration due to budget constraints worked with me by volunteering Violet Township as a partner with the city to cover half the cost of the festivities so it would not be canceled. This has continued to this day.
Gary Weltlich has also led the charge in lower density housing and encouraging new developments coming into the community to make a donation to the school district in either a monetary or in-kind manner.
Gary Weltlich also stood up for the rights of Violet Township when standing against the efforts of Mayor Lee Gray and Councilman Jeff Fix when they tried to annex Pickerington North High School and slap a 1% tax on each of the teachers. The PLSD School Board spoke very clearly when it rejected the city’s efforts. Without Violet Township filing a lawsuit, it is likely this annexation would have taken place and many more like it. It was not until after this that Mayor Lee Gray and Councilman Jeff Fix decided to come to the table to work with Violet Township.
I urge you to support Gary Weltlich in his re-election to Violet Township Trustee on November 3.
Brian Sauer
Violet Township Fiscal Officer
Violet Township Fiscal Officer
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