Danielle Carey Tolan is seeking a second term of Trustee of Washington Township, Hamilton County, in the May 8 primary election. Danielle has been Trustee since Jan. 1, 2014.
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Danielle was born and raised in Westfield and she and her husband currently raise their family there. “It would be an enormous honor to continue to serve the people of Westfield as Trustee and help this amazing, progressive community continue to grow and improve,” said Carey Tolan.
As Trustee, Danielle is working to develop a new software program and create efficiencies in local government to not only streamline the township offices, but to be better stewards of taxpayer money. Specifically, she reorganized the township offices to be more efficient and accomplish more with less staff and resources. She oversaw the rebranding of the township offices, including the launch of a new interactive website, a new quarterly magazine, a monthly e-newsletter and a robust social media presence.
Additionally, she was instrumental in merging park programming and contract consolidation with the City, resulting in the sharing of many resources. She is also implementing a new Township Assistance software system which will share data with local social service agencies, allowing for the ability to provide the most comprehensive forms of assistance to residents in need.
Danielle has significant and noteworthy experience in government as well as nonprofit leadership. Prior to serving as Trustee, she served as director of operations of an agriculture commodity group for eight years. She currently serves as president of Westfield Downtown Association and is on the board of directors of Westfield Youth Assistance and Open Doors of Washington Township. Her experience in these roles and her lifelong community involvement, allows her to clearly understand the economic challenges Westfield is facing and to develop collaboration between many agencies which makes the community thrive.
“My priority for my second term will be to make significant upgrades to parks, grow township assistance awareness and helping Westfield Fire Department become nationally recognized,” she said. “I believe my experience allows me to anticipate and prepare for the community’s future needs.”
For additional information, please contact Danielle Carey Tolan at eventsolution4u@yahoo.com.