Voters on Nov. 5 will elect one Clinton Township supervisor from two candidates: Leroy Zacherl, a Democrat, and Kathy Allen, a Republican.

They answered questions posed by the Butler Eagle.

QUESTION: Why are you running for election?

ZACHERL: I was born and raised in Clinton Township. I’ve raised my family here. As a retired 1st Sgt. from the Army with a tour of duty in Desert Storm, experience as a Pullman employee, and retired from being a successful business owner, I would like to use my skills to support the progress and stability of Clinton Township. I am dedicated to Clinton Township and keeping it rural. I believe I have the leadership that the township needs.

ALLEN: Iwant to help our small community by providing increased organizational and managerial accountability. We all want to see our rural and farming character preserved using sound environmental and stewardship practices, yet we must also provide opportunities for businesses and residents. I would like to provide stable experienced leadership which is an essential ingredient for predictable and logical decision making.

QUESTION: What are your top three priorities if you win election?

ZACHERL: 1. Road maintenance; 2. Low taxes; 3. Keep it rural

ALLEN: 1. Utilization of our locally developed comprehensive plan in a consistent and professional manner by using sound zoning practices;

2. Development of a 5- to 10-year road improvement plan that should be achieved without an increase in taxes;

3. Prudent fiscal management with reasonable adaptations as we continue to grow and change.

QUESTION: What part should local government play in overseeing natural gas drilling activity in your municipality, including how impact fee money should be spent?

ZACHERL: Keep up with the state and federal laws and make sure everyone obeys. Impact fees should be spent on road maintenance and improvements to township facilities.

ALLEN: The new impact fee law, Act 13, has restricted local municipalities ability to zone and regulate natural gas drilling; however, in most incidents the gas and oil companies have been forthright in communicating plans to Clinton Township. After prioritizing Clinton Township municipal needs, it becomes apparent that impact fee money should be allocated for infrastructure maintenance projects such as repair of roads, bridges, flood plain management and/or money deposited directly into the township’s capital reserve fund, if the funds are used solely for a purpose set forth in Act 13 of 2012.