Swanton Township • Lucas County, Ohio 📞 (419) 367-1602
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Swanton Township

Lucas County • Ohio

Current Trustees

Mike Nowicki

Mike Nowicki

2026 Chairman

Term expires: To be confirmed

Proud husband, dad, and PaPa, and a 30+ year resident of Swanton Township. Mike holds an associate degree in Business from the University of Toledo and has spent more than 20 years at UTMC, including over a decade serving as Facilities Manager and Life Safety Officer.

His commitment to community service includes three years on the Swanton Township Zoning Board, with one year as Chair. He has also dedicated more than 20 years to youth sports as Head Coach for the Jr. Generals baseball club, along with five years as a board member and Field Manager. He is proud of the progress Swanton Township has made and looks forward to contributing to its continued growth and success.

Matt Beil

Matt Beil

2026 Vice Chair

Term expires: December 2028

Matt Beil is serving his first term as Swanton Township Trustee. He is a senior project manager with more than 23 years of experience in environmental and engineering consulting. A Swanton Township resident since 2015, he works closely with local and state officials on complex projects and brings a strong focus on transparency, responsible use of public resources, and long-term planning.

Matt is an active community member, a parent of four, and supports Anthony Wayne Local Schools. He is committed to serving township residents with integrity and accountability.

Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

Trustee

Term expires: December 2028

Bill Anderson has lived in Swanton Township with his family since 2016. He values the township's rural character, strong community ties, and the importance of responsible local leadership. Bill served nine years in the United States Air Force as a Civil Engineer with the RED HORSE unit and later built a 24-year career as a refinery mechanic, with a professional background emphasizing safety, problem-solving, and dependable follow-through.

He has remained actively involved in the community, including leadership roles with the Anthony Wayne Parent-Teacher Association, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts. As Trustee, Bill is committed to open township operations, responsible oversight, and careful decision-making that serves the long-term interests of the community.

About the Board

How the Board Works

Swanton Township is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees elected by residents to four-year staggered terms. The Board sets township policy, approves the annual budget, oversees road maintenance and cemetery operations, and hires township employees. Regular meetings are open to the public and held on the first Tuesday of each month.

Trustee Responsibilities

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Budget & Finance

Approve the annual township budget and oversee expenditures in coordination with the Fiscal Officer.

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Road Maintenance

Oversee resurfacing, grading, snow removal, and road levy funds for township roads.

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Zoning & Land Use

Work with the Zoning Commission to ensure appropriate land use across the township.

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Township Employees

Hire and supervise township staff including road crew, cemetery sexton, and administrative personnel.

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Cemetery Operations

Oversee maintenance and operations of the township cemetery.

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Public Records

Maintain and make available meeting minutes, agendas, resolutions, and public records.