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Ohio Township Association Founded in 1928, the Ohio Township Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of township government in Ohio.

The OTA strives to make townships better communities through lobbying efforts, educational workshops and publications. The OTA is comprised of over 5,000 active members, made up of Ohio's elected trustees and fiscal officers, and more than 3,000 associate members.

We had a full house today for our 2026 Zoning Inspectors Forum! Thank you to everyone who joined us from across the stat...
10/16/2026

We had a full house today for our 2026 Zoning Inspectors Forum! Thank you to everyone who joined us from across the state for a great day of learning and insightful discussion.

With only two months of webinars left in 2026, it's time to look ahead for your 2027 education!The Township Education Su...
10/16/2026

With only two months of webinars left in 2026, it's time to look ahead for your 2027 education!

The Township Education Subscription provides unlimited access to monthly webinars and a growing library of archived trainings, for all OTA Active & Affiliate Members in your township. These trainings cover key topics that support township officials and staff year-round.

The benefits of the Township Education Subscription include:
Registration to all 2027 webinars at no additional cost
Unlimited access to the entire webinar archive
2022 - 2025 Winter Conference Recordings

Invest in your ongoing education and join more than 300 townships across Ohio that have already subscribed at ohiotownships.org/subscription.

The 2027 OTA Scholarship applications are open through January 31, 2027! We will award up to five high school seniors $1...
10/15/2026

The 2027 OTA Scholarship applications are open through January 31, 2027! We will award up to five high school seniors $1,500 each for their future education in three scholarship categories: Local Government Achievement, Academic Achievement, and Trade School.

Help us spread the word so we can continue to support township students: ohiotownships.org/scholarship-program.

Next Wednesday, on October 21, our Law Directors webinar will cover key strategies for collective bargaining, contract n...
10/15/2026

Next Wednesday, on October 21, our Law Directors webinar will cover key strategies for collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and labor law. Township officials and employees can also benefit from understanding the negotiation process and how labor agreements affect your day-to-day operations.

Register for this and other webinars at ohiotownships.org/training-opportunities.

For local officials and employees, maintaining the public's trust requires a commitment to ethical conduct. Explore guid...
10/14/2026

For local officials and employees, maintaining the public's trust requires a commitment to ethical conduct. Explore guidance and resources from the Ohio Ethics Commission below:

The Voice of Ethics Newsletter, 2026 Quarter 3: ethics.ohio.gov/commission/newsletters.html.
Ohio Ethics Law Refresher Webinar: ethics.ohio.gov/training/webinars.html.
Ohio Ethics Law Deeper Study Webinar: ethics.ohio.gov/training/webinars.html.
The Voice of Ethics Podcast: ethics.ohio.gov/ethicslaw/podcast.html.

The OTA will be closed today, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
10/12/2026

The OTA will be closed today, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As cyber threats continue to impact townships, this is a great time t...
10/09/2026

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As cyber threats continue to impact townships, this is a great time to review simple steps to strengthen online safety.

Learn more and access helpful resources for you and your peers at cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month.

The 2027 Compensation Chart and an FAQ is available in the OTA Resource Center at resources.ohiotownships.org/compensati...
10/08/2026

The 2027 Compensation Chart and an FAQ is available in the OTA Resource Center at resources.ohiotownships.org/compensation-charts. Please contact the OTA office with any questions.

Check out the September/October edition of Ohio Township News to review the Office of Consumers' Counsel preparation tip...
10/07/2026

Check out the September/October edition of Ohio Township News to review the Office of Consumers' Counsel preparation tips for data center development and get advice on appropriate on-the clock political activity by your township employees.

OTA members can access the issue at resources.ohiotownships.org/magazines.

On October 20, join our FREE webinar with Executive Vice President David Akers for a look at how AI can support early-st...
10/06/2026

On October 20, join our FREE webinar with Executive Vice President David Akers for a look at how AI can support early-stage procurement tasks while maintaining transparency and compliance. Learn how AI can safely support your work and where human judgment remains essential. Register today at ohiotownships.org/training-opportunities.

Address

6500 Taylor Road, Ste A
Blacklick, OH
43004

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(614) 863-0045

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