Political history made in Sheridan

The New Sheridan Town Council includes seven members. (Front row, from left) Eric Gifford, member; Silas DeVaney, Council President; and Daniel Bragg, member. (Back row, from left) David Kinkead, member; Ron Stone member; Levi Schrock, member; and Floyd Barker, member. Stone and Barker are the new appointees to the Sheridan Town Council from the former Adams Township Advisory Council. Their positions will be elected starting in the next general election in 2026. (Photo provided)

Posted By: The Reporter February 19, 2025

Submitted by Steve Martin

A new political history is being made in Sheridan beginning this year.

Back in November, voters in Adams Township and the Town of Sheridan voted and agreed to consolidate, do away with township government, and become the new Town of Sheridan.

This consolidation includes a new seven-member town council, an increase of two members over the previous five-member Sheridan Town Council. The two new members of the council were appointed from the old Adams Township Advisory Board, and now the new Sheridan Town Council members represent the consolidated former Adams Township and Town of Sheridan territories.

While the two new members of the Sheridan Town Council were appointed, future elections will offer voters an opportunity to vote for their choice.

The former Adams Township governmental structure has now officially ceased to exist, and the new Town of Sheridan boundaries include the entire township. The vote to incorporate passed with a strong majority back in November and represents a major step forward for the future growth of the new Town of Sheridan.

Voters in the new Town of Sheridan will now move forward as a single political entity and be better prepared to serve the needs of residents within the entire old township.

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