Madison Township, Columbiana County, Ohio
Geography
Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:
- Elkrun Township - north
- Middleton Township - northeast corner
- St. Clair Township - east
- Liverpool Township - southeast
- Yellow Creek Township - south
- Washington Township - southwest
- Wayne Township - west
- Center Township - northwest corner
One unincorporated community is located in Madison Township:
- The unincorporated community of West Point, in the north
Name and history
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1980 | 3,387 | — | |
1990 | 3,385 | −0.1% | |
2000 | 3,406 | 0.6% | |
2010 | 3,196 | −6.2% | |
2020 | 2,922 | −8.6% |
It is one of twenty Madison Townships statewide. The township was organized in 1809.
Government
The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.
Township Trustees
- Wayne Chamberlain, Chairman
- Roger W, Walker, Vice Chairman
- Bruce R. Barrett
Fiscal Officer
- Erin M. Williams