“…townships predate the creation of the state government in 1803…”

Township Structure

In Ohio, townships predate the creation of the state government in 1803. The Congressional acts establishing land grants caused the land to be surveyed and divided into townships of predetermined shape and size. In Ohio, the land was divided into townships of six square miles. Learn more …

Staff & Elected Officials

Three trustees, each elected at-large to a four-year term, govern the township. A clerk is also elected to a four-year term to serve as fiscal officer and maintain the township’s records, including the proceedings of all board of trustee meetings and financial accounts. In Butler Township, there is also an administrator who is appointed by the trustees to manage the township’s day-to-day activities and work to accomplish the goals established by the elected officials. Learn more …

Township Meetings

The Butler Township trustees meet regularly to conduct the township government’s official business. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m., while workshop sessions are held on the last Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. Citizens are welcome to attend the meetings. They are held at the township government center unless otherwise announced. Learn more, see the upcoming schedule, and review recent meeting minutes …

Employment Opportunities

Learn about current employment opportunities at Butler Township.