Leadership. Experience. Values.

Marcus Shelton is a life-long resident of Harlan Township who is well-acquainted with the unique attractions and needs of our community. Born and raised in a hard-working rural farming family, Marc grew up with strong family values and the desire to make things better for others. He believes that honesty and integrity are hallmarks of good citizenship and critically important values in our community leaders and elected officials.

Marc is committed to helping create and preserve an environment that fosters the hopes, dreams, and goals of our township’s families. Marc believes in helping others and looking out for others. He and his wife Cherie have taught their sons respect for God, family, and country. Imbued with a strong sense of community, he believes one person can make a difference, and that all of us have a duty to serve the needs of our fellow citizens. Despite an incredibly active life as a Railroad Engineer, Marc currently serves as a Harlan Township Trustee, stays actively involved in our Community, serves on the Warren County Republican Central Committee, and is a member of the Warren County Farm Bureau.

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Accomplishments

Notified the Ohio Department of Transportation of two dangerous intersections in the township and worked with them to implement 4 way stops where we were having multiple auto accidents.

Worked with the Ohio Department of Transportation to have a French Drain installed on SR 123 in the curve at the bottom of Blackhawk hill to keep water from freezing on the roadway that was causing multiple accidents before implementation 

Purchased the old Harlan Butlerville Elementary School centrally located in the township for $1.00. Township Office, Conference room, and multiple updates furnished through donations and grant funds. Monthly expenses of this property are paid through lease agreements.

Worked to bring High Speed internet to the northern part of Harlan Township where it was not available 

Worked to end the Ohio Estate Tax (Death Tax) and testified in Committee at the Ohio State House. 

Two new Life Squad’s were purchased to replace the old units that were constantly out of service due to mechanical issues.

Implementation of part time personnel in August of this year to cover EMS runs in the township due to a shortage of volunteers. With an average of 30 runs in June we were only able to cover 30% of those. We had 65 runs in September with coverage of 97% after the changeover!

The township website is now in place to keep residents updated. 

Harlan Township https://www.harlantwp.us/

A Township YouTube channel is now in place for residents to watch meetings who cannot attend.
https://www.youtube.com/@HarlanTownship/featured

Township policies, job descriptions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and employee handbooks have now been implemented to ensure safety and accountability.

Western Star Article

Harlan Township Trustee Marcus Shelton’s interview the the Western Star. https://www.lebanonwesternstar.com/post/candidate-guide-harlan-township-trustee-marcus-shelton

Endorsed By Cincinnati Right to Life Political Action Committee

Endorsed By Warren County Right to Life