Thomas J. Straus, Fiscal Officer
(Phone) 513-574-4848
(Fax) 513-574-6260

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO RUN FOR FISCAL OFFICER?  To become more involved in the community.

CURRENT GREEN TOWNSHIP AREAS OF INTEREST: I am interested in safety issues and services for the citizens of Green Township including the development of a good park system.  I am also dedicated in maintaining the conservative policies of the Township.

FUTURE HOPES AND GOALS FOR THE TOWNSHIP: To improve the community by supporting great schools, businesses and residential areas.

GREEN TOWNSHIP SERVICE:  
Green Township Fiscal Officer (2000-present)
 Green Township Land Use Planning Committee (1996-2000)
 Green Township Road Levy Committee, Treasurer 1996
 Green Township Republican Club
 Green Township Republican Party Executive Committee
 Green Township Republican Club Board of Directors (1998-1999)
 
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:  
Government Finance Officers Association
 Ohio Association of Public Treasurers
 Ohio Township Association (Executive Committee Member)
 Ohio State Bar Association
 Cincinnati Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Professionalism Committees
 Hamilton County Conservative Forum (1997-1998)
 Hamilton County Republican Party: 
 Central Committee
 Executive Committee
 Judicial Selection Committee
 Township, Cities and Villages Committee
 Western Economic Council
 Hamilton County Township Association
 Sunrise Conservative Forum, Co-Chairman 2000
 Monfort Heights-White Oak Community Association
 Former S.A.Y. Soccer Coach
 St. Ignatius Softball and Basketball Coach
 L.A.D.D. (Board of Directors)   

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
Attorney, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Cincinnati Region
 Vice President and General Council for Citizen’s Federal Bank
 Partner Clark & Eyrich Attorney at Law
 University of Cincinnati, Instructor EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:  Northern Kentucky University, Chase  College of Law:  J.D.
 Xavier University MBA in Finance
 University of Cincinnati B. B.A.
 
FAMILY INFORMATION:  
Wife:  Margie R. Straus, Human Resource Director, American Red Cross, Great Lakes Division
Children:  3
Members of St. Ignatius Church