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Fairfield Township trustees consider cutting local events, push for sponsorships to cover overtime
Summary
Trustees discussed reducing or suspending several municipal special events to trim overtime and supply costs, and asked staff to gather sponsorship and projected-cost figures for upcoming Touch a Truck and Patriot’s Day events within 7–10 days.
Miss Lefensee, a township staff member, opened a board discussion on special events as trustees prepared the 2026 budget, detailing last year’s event spending and revenues and saying, “Yeah. So in total, we spent $82,970. And like I said, we received 22,000 in donations.”
The figures prompted trustees to weigh cuts and alternative funding. Trustee Mcabee said commissioners should “cut back on some of the events” and recommended starting with overtime reductions: “Trying to cut back on the overtime, I think, would be the easiest place to start.” She also suggested eliminating the township-run Halloween event because nearby churches and businesses host similar activities.
Several trustees and staff focused on Patriot’s Day and the Touch a Truck safety fair because they carry the largest costs. Miss Lefensee said Touch a Truck cost…
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