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Tree Lighting Ceremony Set for December 7th in Honor of Pat Long

The Carlisle Park Board will be sponsoring the Christmas Tree Lighting Service, Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 7PM, held at the Town Hall at 760 W. Central Avenue. Dress warm and come and enjoy the festivities. The High School Jazz Band will be playing Christmas music along with the arrival of Santa Claus. Afterwards enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the New Jersey Presbyterian Church.

This year's event will be in honor of former Carlisle Mayor Patrick Long.

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Carlisle Fire Department Promotes Rodney Bell to Assistant Fire Chief

Rodney Bell joined the Carlisle Fire Department as a firefighter in 2001. In 2007, Rodney was promoted to the position of Captain. He will now serve as Assistant Chief of Operations with his newest promotion.

Rodney's wife, Robyn Bell, is also a member of Carlisle

Fire Department and did the honor of pinning his new badge during the presentation to Council.

The city is appreciative of the hard work and dedication that Rodney and his family have given the department over the years and wish him great success in his new role. Rodney's wife, Robyn Bell, is also a member of Carlisle

Robyn Bell pins his new Assistant Chief badge on Rodney during the ceremony.

Fire Department and did the honor of pinning his new badge during the presentation to Council. The city is appreciative of the hard work and dedication that Rodney and his family have given the department over the years and wish him great success in his new role.

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UPDATED: Deputy Mayor Will Not Step Down: Interview with Mary Ann Thompson

Written by: Tina Lane

UPDATED 11/9/2009: After previously speaking with Mary Ann Thompson last week it was believed she would be stepping down from her position or at the very least giving it thought. But now Mary Ann will serve her position as Deputy Mayor and Ward 1 seat until her full term is over on 12/31/09.

After 20 years of public service, 55% of voters defeated Mary Ann Thompson’s bid for reelection and elected her challenger, Bryan Green, to City Council.

In a recent interview with Mrs. Thompson she described her long tenure in public office. “It has been rewarding,” said Thompson. “At this level of local government you see results. You see a difference. It is very encouraging. I have met good solid citizens.”

Addressing the citizens of Carlisle on her campaign website Mrs. Thompson further reflects on her service to the community. “For the last 20 years it has been my honor to serve as your City Council Representative for Ward 1, the last 6 years as your Deputy Mayor. I can only express my gratitude and the rewards I have felt in being able to be a part of and make a difference in helping guide the City of Carlisle to new heights, during my tenure as your City Council Ward I representative.”

Mrs. Thompson believes her many years of experience has cultivated numerous relationships with politicians, senators, and national leaders that have generated valuable results for the city. She states, referring to her recent loss at the polls, that the benefit of these relationships “will be missed” by a community where she is “well thought of.”

Mrs. Thompson is especially proud of her efforts to bring recognition to the often neglected city of Carlisle. “I brought Carlisle to the limelight,” she proclaimed. In her campaign letter she goes on to highlight her involvement in National Committees to foster such attention. “My responsibilities were expanded three years ago as I took on the role of only one of three State of Ohio representatives to serve on the National Human Development Steering Committee along with being elected to serve as the representative on the National Small Cities Council. Serving on these National Committees brings us additional knowledge and helps the City of Carlisle solve similar problems while bringing recognition to our city on a National Level.”

When asked if she would ever run for election again Thompson was hesitant. She described her experience of harassment over the last 3 months as tactic of “nasty politics.” “It will discourage other good people from running for public office,” she said regretfully. “It is a disservice to our city.”

As for her future, Mary Ann Thompson has plans to remain on staff with the Warren County Municipal League, a nonpartisan association of elected officials in Warren County.

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Statement from Scott Boschert....

Scott Boschert, newly elected of Ward 2 City Council Seat has released an official statement to the residents and City of Carlisle.

I would like to thank all of the residents of Carlisle, who put their trust and confidence in me. I promise to do my very best to serve Carlisle and move our city forward. There is a lot of work to be done and issues to overcome and I am very excited about getting started. I will do all I can to make you proud and will fight to make Carlisle an even better city. Also, I would like to let everyone know that I will begin to work on the issues that were presented to me as I was out campaigning door to door. A big thank you goes out to my family and friends for their support and hard work; I could not have done this without you.
-Scott Boschert

Boschert defeated Sharon Shelton with 62% of the votes. Read the story by clicking here

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Statement from Chad Johnson

Chad Johnson, newly elected At Large Council Seat has released an official statement to the residents and City of Carlisle.

The City Council seat belongs to the community. It is a tool that we have;
to be sure everyone gets a voice. People that cast a vote have extended
some piece of their trust and confidence. I am truly humbled by this idea.
Thanks to each of you for your support and hard work, for your trust and
confidence. I commit to doing my best to continue to earn it.
- Chad Johnson

Johnson was elected over incumbent Dennis Bowles yesterday. Read the story by clicking here.

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Statement from Bryan Green

Bryan Green, newly elected of Ward 1 City Council Seat has released an official statement to the residents and City of Carlisle.

I would like to thank the citizens of Carlisle for entrusting me with this position. There is a lot of work ahead and I am anxious to get started. I hold fast to the belief that our system of government is a representative one. With that in mind, I look forward to hearing from those I serve so I can represent their ideas for a better Carlisle. Thank you to all those family and friends who volunteered their time and energies to see the idea of this positive step for our city become a reality.

Bryan Green won a close race between incumbent Mary Ann Thompson yesterday. Read the story by clicking here.

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No change at Franklin Township Trustee

There was no change with the representation of the Franklin Township Trustees. 
Ron Ruppert and Beth Callahan both won and kept their seats as Trustees.
See Warren County Snapshot Below for results. 
 
Franklin Township Trustee
          TO BE ELECTED:  2
              (WITH 27 OF 27 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
           BETH CALLAHAN .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     3,726   36.75
           GARY M. HARRISON .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     2,851   28.12
           RON W. RUPPERT.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     3,563   35.14

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Change of Guard for City of Carlisle...

There is a changing of the guard in Carlisle. The results so far have three new 
City Council members for the City of Carlisle.
 
In the At Large Council Seat Chad Johnson defeated incumbent Dennis Bowles 
with close to 65% of the votes. Dennis has served the City of Carlisle on 
Council for 17 years.
   
In Ward 1, Carlisle has decided to "GO GREEN".  Bryan Green has defeated Mary Ann
Thompson with 55% of the votes.  It was a close race but Green pulled it out.
Mary Ann Thompson has served our City for 20 years in various roles in City Council
and as Deputy Mayor.
   
In Ward 2, Carrie Branson had served 10 years and stepped down to devote more time
to her family.  With Ward 2 wide open for Sharon Shelton and Scott Boschert, 
Boschert took the seat with 62% of the votes.
   
Ward 3 there was no change of guard.  Randy Winkler kept his seat with a commanding
70% of the votes over Rich Smith.
 

We will have statements from the candidates posted just 
as soon as we get them! 
   
A snapshot of the voting from the Warren County 
Website is listed below:   
 
 
 
City Council (at-large) - Carlisle City
          TO BE ELECTED:  1
              (WITH 4 OF 4 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
           DENNIS BOWLES .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       445   35.86
           CHAD S. JOHNSON  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       796   64.14

          City Council (ward 1) - Carlisle City
          TO BE ELECTED:  1
              (WITH 2 OF 2 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
           BRYAN GREEN.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       322   54.95
           MARY ANN THOMPSON.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       264   45.05

          City Council (ward 2) - Carlisle City
          TO BE ELECTED:  1
              (WITH 2 OF 2 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
           SCOTT BOSCHERT.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       219   62.04
           SHARON SHELTON.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       134   37.96

          City Council (ward 3) - Carlisle City
          TO BE ELECTED:  1
              (WITH 2 OF 2 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
           RICH SMITH .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .        98   30.91
           RANDALL J. WINKLER  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       219   69.09

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Chad Johnson recongnized by South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce

The South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Announces

Chad Johnson

2009 Volunteer of the Year

The South Metro Regional Chamber is the second largest Chamber in our Miami Valley region representing greater than 850 businesses. The Chamber provides a Business Advisory Council for two of our region’s school districts to assist the students, their parents, 800 teachers, and our business universe in addressing the workforce challenges we now face.

Chad Johnson also serves on the SMRC Board of Directors