Local business owner Jeb Bardon, a Democrat, was unanimously elected as the new Wayne Township Trustee Saturday.
“Restoring trust and accountability to this office is an enormous responsibility and I am honored to be given the opportunity to do that as Wayne Township Trustee,” said Bardon in a news release. “My top priorities will be to improve transparency, financial oversight, and overall services to the public as well as to recover any taxpayer dollars that have been misused. Today marks a fresh start for Wayne Township and I am excited to get to work.
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According to the prosecutor’s office, Indiana law says Chuck Jones will no longer be allowed to serve as an elected public official.