Jodie was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2001 and is honored and humbled that she has been able to serve the residents. She takes this responsibility very seriously and is committed to providing a strong voice for your family and our community. Jodie is dedicated to doing her best, being accountable, accessible, and serving with integrity.
Jodie is married to a Loveland/Symmes Firefighter, Jack George and they have raised three children in the Loveland School District-McKenzie, Bailey, and Remington. Working for the Hamilton County Adult Probation Department as a Director for over 32 years, Jodie has spent her career fighting chemical dependency, mental health, and homelessness. Family is key to a great community and she brings us together through sidewalk programs, special events (Operation Santa, The Great Symmes Egg Hunt, Symmes Honors Veterans, Fall for Symmes, Yoga in the Park), and our beautiful parks.
Keeping our community safe is Jodie's main priority. The Township contracts with the Loveland/Symmes Fire Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff. The fire department has the best ISO rating in the country, lowering insurance rates. The sheriff's department brings resources that a township-run department would not have access to. Shared services lower taxes.
During her time as Trustee, Jodie is proud to have developed three parks: Meade, Hopewell, and Home of the Brave. She believes a well-maintained park system is an investment and is innovative in finding grants for park improvements.
To promote literacy and educational programs, Jodie partnered with the Hamilton County Library to install book boxes in the parks and added Story Walk and story time at Meade Historical Preserve.
Jodie is passionate about environmental conservation to protect the Township's future. Her goal is to make the township sustainable. She coordinates One Stop Drop programs (partnering with different charities to reduce waste), recycling programs (Christmas trees, Christmas lights, cell phones, paper, and plastic), hazardous waste programs, and promoting pollinator gardens removing invasive species and replanting native plants.
Committed to preserving a successful road resurfacing, road widening, and prompt snow removal programs, Jodie communicates that Symmes Township is a quality community and a desired place to live which enhances property values.
As Trustee, I pledge to work hard, be honest, transparent and maintain quality serves while being fiscal responsible.