Voting for City Council will take place on November 5th, 2019.
Eric Pohlman
For over 45 years, the entire Pohlman family has made Hamilton home, and it is that connection that drove Eric to run for city council. With the city rapidly changing, Eric believes that city leaders need to work together to make decisions that will keep Hamilton growing. Eric’s experience in business, financial management, and community involvement are all qualities he plans to use to achieve his vision for Hamilton. Eric believes that sound leadership and city management will strengthen economic development and emphasize public safety and community engagement.
Carla Fieher
As a city council member, Carla has been serving Hamilton since she was first elected in 2008. In addition to her time on city council, Carla has been a part of the Ordinance Review Committee and the Vision 2020 Committee, just to name a few. In addition, Carla has also served as Hamilton’s vice mayor. Carla knows how important it is to keep the administration and community connected through communication, sharing, and engagement. With several years as a councilmember, Carla hopes to continue keeping the best interest of each citizen and business at the forefront of every decision.
Casey Hume
Whether it’s volunteer work or the military, Casey Hume knows a thing or two about serving his community. Not known for his politics, Casey’s main goal is to give the city a true working class perspective and voice. His primary concern is public safety, such as the road conditions, rising crime rates, homelessness, and the drug epidemic. While there are things to be addressed, Casey does believe that a big part of Hamilton’s strength is the way the community has come together through revitalization.
Danny Ivers
Danny is a graduate of Hamilton High School and a full time student at Miami University Regionals. He holds a passion for getting involved and ensuring that every voice is heard. Danny believes that the diversity of the city should be reflected in city council, and that adding a younger perspective to city council will allow the younger adult population to have a say in decision-making for the future. If elected, Danny plans to help make Hamilton a place that younger families want to stay.
Matt Von Stein
Councilman Matt Von Stein was first elected in 2015, and is now seeking reelection for another term. Matt remembers back to his childhood, when Hamilton was bustling with jobs at Mercy Hospital, Ohio Casualty, and the paper mills. Reflecting on that, he hopes to use past successes as a vision for the future. With Spooky Nook and the thriving new business scene, Matt believes Hamilton is well on its way to being the blue-collar town it once was. He plans to attain drivable streets, walkable sidewalks, and clean neighborhoods.
Archie Johnson
Hamilton High and Miami University Hamilton graduate Archie Johnson truly knows what it means to invest in this city. Having already served as a city council member for eight years in the past, he knows what it takes and how to make it happen. Archie has chosen to run for election once again because he desires to help Hamilton become transparent. His goal is to reconnect city council to the community, and provide a voice for those who feel like they have none. After all, Archie stands firm in that the citizens are Hamilton’s greatest resource.
Jason Snyder
Jason came to Hamilton in 2007 as a project manager in the renovation of Mercantile Lofts. In 2012 he opened up TAMZ Construction Inc. and around the same time, he and his wife also started Operation Pumpkin. Jason has noticed that the population and needs of the city are increasing, but the resources available to provide for those needs, are not reflecting that. With Spooky Nook on the horizon, he plans to focus on getting the police and fire departments the funding needed to address those growing needs. Jason wants the people of Hamilton to receive what they are paying for, that being a solid infrastructure and well-trained and properly staffed police and fire departments.
Susan Vaughn
Having been born in and lived in Hamilton most of her adult life, Susan Vaughn’s decision to run for city council came after years of research and public outreach. After 32 years working in administration at Miami University in Oxford and raising a family here, she found that the city’s comprehensive plan, Plan Hamilton, aligned with her own ideals of looking towards the future while still living in the present. If elected, she plans to work towards achieving those goals by engaging with the community through service and remaining accountable to the people of Hamilton.