Minniear, Farrell win seats on Liberty Twp. trustees

Voters cast their ballots at polling locations around Butler County on election day Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Voters cast their ballots at polling locations around Butler County on election day Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

In a close race, Todd Minniear and incumbent Tom Farrell won the two seats on Liberty Twp. trustees, according to unofficial results from the Butler County Board of Elections.

Minniear received 4,785 votes, followed by Farrell (4,404) and Buck Rumpke (3,675).

Farrell, 64, said he was “humbled and honored” to be re-elected to what he called “one of the best townships” in the state.

He’s looking forward to serving the next four years during a time he called “crucial to the long-term success” of the township.

Since 2010, Liberty Twp. has been the second-fastest expanding community in Butler County, according to the latest U.S. Census.

Farrell said the township must have “responsible growth” and the proposed development of the $72 million Millikin Road and Interstate 75 interchange to add to the overall quality of life in the township.

Minniear has said he is not interested in seeing the township double its 44,000-resident population as some projections have forecast and fears uncontrolled retail business growth threatens the quality of life in the community for families.

Minniear is a Proctor & Gamble brand director who was raised in the Lakota School system. Farrell is a business owner.

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