GUILFORD  TOWNSHIP  TRUSTEE

GENE  MORRIS

I have been serving as one of your Guilford Township Trustees the past 7+ years. While I have learned a lot about the position and we have accomplished so much during this time, I feel my work is not done. There is always so much going on in the Township. We have been updating our Fire & EMS equipment, hiring full-time firefighters, and keeping Fire & EMS a top notch organization. We are also working hard to bring the Township's online services up-to-date, and helping residents with their concerns in a timely and effective way. It's important that every person feels respected and heard when we work to solve problems in our community. I always appreciate hearing from people and am dedicated to making our Township a great place to live, work and raise a family.

As a small business owner, I bring 30+ years of business experience to the table. Being in business this long has taught me the value of listening and taking action in a timely manner, being frugal with finances provided by our hard-working taxpayers, and the importance of maintaining equipment and buildings as a long term investment. I believe responsible stewards ensure equipment is always ready at a moment's notice, especially during an emergency or weather event.


*   Guilford Township Trustee since 2018

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*   Served on Health Department Rules Committee


*   Member of Medina County Farm Bureau

​​​*   Participated in many rules meetings at local and state levels


*   Transition of primarily volunteer fire department to a full-time staffed department


*   Updated road department equipment and vehicles for road maintenance and snow plowing


*   Hired motivated Zoning Inspector to help address multiple zoning issues, hazards, complaints and violations


*   Hired passionate personnel in our Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals to add clarity to our zoning regulations and support the wishes of residents per our Comprehensive Plan


*   Commenced and worked with Zoning Secretary to create a user-friendly Township website, which now includes an online zoning manual and updated information easily accessible to residents


*   Made improvements to Township Hall, alleviating wet lower banquet area


*   Planned and authorized the updated Township Hall septic system to accommodate usage, paid for by federal funds.


*   Upgrades to Fire & EMS safety equipment and vehicles


*   Worked with Health Department on making sure water and runoff quality in the Township doesn't adversely affect the environment


*   Collaborated with ODOT to address the number of semi trucks trying to bypass the

I-76 scales by using Greenwich Road


*   Worked with Highway Patrol on minimizing illegally parked vehicles on Township roads, which were causing traffic and safety hazards


*   Completed multiple courses related to being a better Township Trustee, including certification. There is always more to learn and it's important to stay up-to-date with useful tools that help local governments


*   Authorized roof replacement at Mound Hill Cemetery


*   Kept Township services operational by setting up, running, and chairing all Township meetings during Covid-19, when in-person meetings were not allowed.


*   Worked with the Prosecutor's office to clean up multiple local properties that were creating a nuisance and health risk


*   Worked closely with members of the community to address concerns and answer questions on a regular basis​