In Freedom Townships only contested primary election race, Rudy Layher defeated Ken Siler 139 to 67 for treasurer Tuesday, according to unofficial election results.

Im delighted, Layher said. Im just so glad and I look forward to working with everyone. Im happy I can be part of the township and hopefully I can give something back to the township.

Layher is a farmer with a Bachelors degree in agricultural engineering technology from Michigan State University.

He recently listed his key issues for the township as control of fiscal matters, practicing fiscal responsibility protecting the taxpayer and dealing with issues without increasing the township tax burden unnecessarily and preserving Freedom Townships rural heritage.

All other Freedom Township board races were uncontested.

Dale Weidmayer received 191 votes for supervisor, the position he currently holds.

Jennifer Alexa received 176 votes for clerk, also her current position.

Current trustees Dennis Huehl and Daniel Schaible earned 162 and 168 votes respectively in their bids to retain their seats.

The township had a voter turnout of 24.7 percent with 292 ballots cast.

All Freedom Township candidates in the primary election were Republicans. Tuesdays winners will face Independent and write-in candidates in the November election. Continued...

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FREEDOM TOWNSHIP: Layher defeats Siler in treasurer race