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Township Trustees are elected by the general public to serve four-year terms in office
The West Chester Township Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public. Executive Session begins at 4 p.m., followed by the public session at approximately 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Township Hall, 9113 Cincinnati-Dayton Road. Meeting dates are typically adjusted in November and December due to the holidays. Please consult the calendar.
Public comments, as codified in RESOLUTION 04-2024, are accepted at the beginning and the end of each meeting. Comments are to be directed to the Board of Trustees and not to the audience. The Trustees may respond to comments and questions raised by citizens during the Discussion Items & Elected Officials Comments portion of the meeting. The Board of Trustees will not engage in open dialogue with members of the audience or those offering comment during the meeting.
West Chester Township voters elect three members who serve on the Board of Trustees. They make decisions and set priorities with regard to West Chester Township. Trustees are elected to four-year terms.
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Ann Becker, Chair
Mrs. Becker was first elected in 2017, to fill an unexpired term on the West Chester Board of Trustees.
Ann has been a resident of West Chester since 1999. She and her husband Lee raised three children in the community and is an active community volunteer serving with Girl Scouts, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, and playing clarinet in the University of Cincinnati Summer Community Band.
Mrs. Becker believes local government is the most important form of representation because it is the government closest to our homes and most impactful in our lives. She is committed to ensuring West Chester Township’s budget is spent in the best interest of residents and businesses, focused on ensuring roads are kept in great condition, and police and fire departments are prepared for any emergency.
Mrs. Becker is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
- Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2027
- Contact Information: ABecker@WestChesterOH.org & (513) 759-7203
Lee Wong, Vice Chair
Lee Wong was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2005. He has a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and is now retired from the United States Army after 20 years of active duty service having served as a Special Agent for the Criminal Investigation Division.
Lee assigns small government as a significant contribution to West Chester’s success, keeping the community "lean and mean" with relatively low community taxes. Lee advocates for minimal bureaucracy with limited regulations, and a more personal relationship between local government and the community.
Lee places significant value on creating a local government that embraces all residents and corporate citizens, and in providing services that allow our citizens to prosper and opportunities to enhance and enjoy their lives.
Lee and his wife Teri have lived in West Chester since 2000.
- Term: 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2029
- Contact Information: LWong@WestChesterOH.org & (513) 759-7204
Amanda Ortiz, Trustee
Amanda is a veterinarian and works in animal welfare. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 2010 and spent six years in private practice. She currently works at a local cat shelter, where her responsibilities include the care, rehabilitation, and placement of abused, neglected, and unwanted animals.
Her background includes longstanding involvement in leadership and service. While in college, Amanda served as a Resident Advisor and was elected president of her veterinary class for all four years. She continues to volunteer in her children’s schools and remains engaged in community activities. These experiences have informed her approach to listening, collaboration, and problem-solving.
As a Trustee, Amanda brings professional experience, organizational leadership, and a resident’s perspective to township governance. She supports responsible use of public resources and thoughtful planning to address infrastructure, education, and community needs. Her focus is on maintaining West Chester as a safe, functional, and welcoming place for residents and families.
- Term: 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2029
- Contact Information: AOrtiz@WestChesterOH.org & (513) 759-7205