MESOPOTAMIA — The township has four people, including one incumbent, seeking two trustee seats.

Allen Miller, Tyler Miller and Peter Schaden are running, as is current trustee Joseph Pavlic.

ALLEN MILLER

Allen Miller, 65, a retired farrier and former truck driver, wants to become more involved with the workings of Mesopotamia.

He is a member of the Mesopotamia Memorial and Historical Association. He has lived in Mesopotamia for 38 years.

“Some goals would be to monitor conditions of the roads in town and work with the state, county or our own township to keep the roads safe to travel,” Allen Miller noted. “I have no problem contacting the proper agencies or elected officials to address our community issues.”

He would like to support community-minded events and help to preserve local history, while simultaneously moving the community forward.

“I have good rapport with people in our community and want to be responsive to their needs and concerns as an elected official,” Allen Miller said.

TYLER MILLER

Tyler Miller is a lifelong resident of the township. He is an electrician and also works as a volunteer firefighter.

“I love our small town and want to help continue to preserve the small town feeling and history by strengthening community involvement,” he said.

Tyler Miller notes he will work to maintain safe roads for buggies, horses and cars.

“I will work with the other trustees to create plans, find grants, if available, and implement solutions that will keep our roads safe,” he said.

He also emphasized the need to make sure township employees have the equipment to maintain the township effectively.

“I’d like to increase community involvement and events by doing more fundraisers, fall festivals, Christmas holiday events and farmers markets,” Tyler Miller said.

JOSEPH PAVLIC

Pavlic, 71, has worked for Great Lakes Power, which purchased Morrison Company, for a total of 52 years. He works part-time for the company as a heavy equipment mechanic.

He has served as a trustee for eight years. He worked for the township’s fire department for 40 years. For 25 of those 40, he served as its fire chief.

“Over the last eight years, I’ve worked in collaboration with my fellow trustees to repair and maintain the township’s historical buildings, including adding a new heating and ventilation system in the town hall and restoring the chapel in the township cemetery,” Pavlic said. “We also worked to put in a walking path around the park. I’m especially proud of that.”

If re-elected, Pavlic, who describes himself as a history buff, will continue the effort to upgrade and maintain historical buildings.

PETER SCHADEN

Schaden, 52, describes wanting to protect and celebrate Mesopotamia’s unique history for future generations.

“I will work with other trustees to keep the township’s roads, cemeteries and public spaces in good condition to help the community thrive,” Schaden said.

In addition, he is expected to offer strong support to the township’s fire department to ensure the safety of the community.