Germantown, OH - City Council

Terry A. Johnson

Mayor tjohnson@germantown.oh.us

Home Phone: (937) 855-7328

Mobile: (937) 833-6674

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Employer: Miamisburg High School Science Educator

Family: Wife Heather, sons Terry Allen Jr. (T. J.), Austin, and Lexie.

Education: Valley View H.S. 1983; Kettering College of Medical Arts, Associate of Science Degree - 1993; Miami University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences - 1997, University of Dayton, Master of Science in Educational Leadership - 2003, Education Administration License - 2008, currently enrolled at Miami University to receive a Superintendent's License.

Professional Accomplishments: Elected to Council to serve the citizens of the Municipality of Germantown starting a fourth term in 2008, current President of Council previously holding the position from 2000-2005, currently serving on the Personnel Board, Parks Board, Parks Oversight Chairperson, Pool Board, and represents the Municipality at the Valley View School Board meetings. I am in my 11th year as a science educator currently teaching Anatomy, Biology, Environmental Science, and tutoring students for the Ohio Graduation Test at Miamisburg High School. I am proud to have served our country while in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for six years as a medic and was activated for six months for Operations Desert Shield and Storm.

What made you decide to run for Council?
I ran for a council seat when I discovered and saw that the council members at the time were treating their family members and friends much differently than the other citizens in the Municipality. At that time I decided to make a stance for Germantown and stop the nepotisms.

What are your main gaols as a member of Council?
1) To make sure that the Municipality prepares budgets in an appropriate manner by spending the tax dollars of our citizens wisely.
2) Seeks business and commercial opportunities to locate in the Municipality.
3) Limits rate increases whenever possible.
4) Allows residential growth at an infrastructurely sound rate.
5) Sets appropriate goals that are obtainable.
6) Work with surrounding communities/entities.
7) Most of all, to represent the citizens of Germantown equally in all ways, always!

Statement to Citizens:
"My goal as Council member is to give ALL the citizens of Germantown equal government representation in an honest and trustworthy manner. I am at the disposal of the citizens of Germantown on any and all matters at any time. Please feel free to contact me for truthful information on the governing of the Municipality of Germantown."

Bonnie Koogle

bkoogle@germantown.oh.us

Home Phone: (937) 416-4533

Term Expires: December 31, 2027

Employer: I was a medical office manager for eighteen years. My husband, Lynn Koogle and I co-owned and operated Gunckel Heritage Bed and Breakfast in Germantown for seventeen years.

Family: Husband Lynn Koogle, and Sons, Mike and Gary, are deceased; Daughter, Kande Koogle; 4 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson.

I applied to fill the council seat vacated by my husband's passing. I am not Lynn and would never presume to serve in the way he did. Our skills differ, but our love and passion for this community are very much the same.

My family's history is tied to the founding of this beautiful place, which I have called "home" all my life. It will be my honor to help guide Germantown's future. However, it is a responsibility not to be entered into lightly. I am honored to have this opportunity to represent the citizens of this municipality. Please fe ll free to contact me with any concerns.

Jeff Jones

jjones@germantown.oh.us

Mobile Phone: (937) 409-3108

Term Expires: December 31, 2027

His commitment in volunteering with the City over the past 15 years demonstrated to us his interest in moving the City forward. He brings to the position a great deal of experience in city planning and in general government.

Jeff holds a Bachelor's in Political Science and a Master's in Urban Administration. In addition, he is a commissioned officer in the Retired Reserve, awaiting transfer to the Retired Army. Jeff currently teaches federal, state and local government courses at Sinclair Community College.

He and his family have lived in the community for 17 years and he has served as Chair and Member of the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals for the past 15 years.

"I am excited to serve on City Council and to contribute to the bright future of the Germantown community. It has been a pleasure serving on Planning Commission through the years and I know it will be interesting to be part of the legislative process," said Jeff Jones.