Russell Township residents and officials voiced concern about the township's financial processes and the impending vacancy left by Fiscal Officer Karen Walder during the May 7 trustees meeting.
Russell Township residents and officials voiced concern about the township’s financial processes and the impending vacancy left by Fiscal Officer Karen Walder during the May 7 trustees meeting. Walder announced in a May 5 resignation letter that she will be stepping down effective June 5. Jessica Ezzone, assistant to the fiscal officer, served as clerk pro tempore during the meeting as Walder recused herself from further trustees meetings. Prior to her resignation, Walder urged the board to seek an independent review by outside counsel regarding allegations involving Trustee Amy Heutmaker. As of May 7, trustees had not decided whether to...





