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Darryl Cordray seeks reelection as Hamilton Township trustee, highlights safety, fiscal record and local development
Summary
Darryl Cordray announced his bid for reelection as Hamilton Township trustee, touting balanced budgets, a pledge not to seek another levy for "at least 8 to 10 years," investments in public safety and recent commercial projects including a new Kroger and a planned Aldi in 2026.
Darryl Cordray, a Hamilton Township trustee running for reelection, outlined his record and priorities in a campaign announcement focused on public safety, fiscal restraint and local economic growth.
Cordray said the township has maintained balanced budgets while "making smart investments in infrastructure and essential services," and reiterated a 2019 pledge tied to police and fire levies: "If those passed, I would not put another levy before you for at least 8 to 10 years." He framed that promise as evidence of his approach to governance: investing where needed while limiting tax asks.
He highlighted recent and proposed commercial projects as part of his economic message, saying "the new Kroger has energized our commercial corridor, and we're excited to welcome a new Aldi store at Grandin Road and State Route 48 in 2026." Cordray described those projects as generating jobs and convenience for residents.
Public safety was a central theme of the announcement. Cordray said the township has "doubled the number of police officers per shift, increased fire and EMS staffing, opened a new fire station and built a fire training tower." He also noted that, in his telling, Hamilton Township was recently named the safest municipality in Ohio with more than 10,000 residents and the fifth safest overall in the state; he attributed that ranking to the investments made since 2019.
On transparency and resident outreach, Cordray said the township has expanded access to meetings through live streaming and a partnership to broaden broadcasts. "From recording a live streaming township meetings to now partnering with ICRC to broadcast them, we've opened the doors wider than ever before," he said (the transcript did not spell out the ICRC acronym).
Looking ahead, Cordray pledged continued focus on parks and recreation, sustainable growth "that help keeps taxes low," and maintaining roads and infrastructure to match population growth. He described his priorities as ensuring Hamilton Township remains "a safe, thriving, and welcoming place to call home."
Cordray closed his remarks by asking for voters' support on election day, saying: "Let's keep building on the strong foundation that we've laid. Together, we can create an even brighter tomorrow for Hamilton Township."
