Bringing a Fresh Perspective, Investing in Safety and Service, and working for you!

On November 4th
Re-Elect Riley A. Alton
Olmsted Township Trustee

I will never stop fighting to make our government work better for you! I ran for trustee four years ago because our government should work as hard as the people it serves. I am running for re-election to continue building on our progress – paving roads, building sidewalks, bolstering safety services, and attracting new businesses. 

About Riley A. Alton

Riley A. Alton is a current Olmsted Township Trustee, elected in November 2021. Born and raised in Olmsted Township, Riley attended Olmsted Falls City Schools and St. Ignatius High School before studying American History and Political Science at the Ohio State University.

Riley has made public safety a top priority, ensuring that our Police and Fire Departments have the necessary resources and personnel. He has championed new contracts to provide competitive pay and benefits for first responders. Under his tenure, the Township's Fire Department grew from 12 to 17 full-time firefighters – thanks in part to a $1 million SAFER grant – and acquired a new ambulance and fire engine. Riley has proudly supported new investments in the Township’s Police Department, such as two e-bikes to improve community engagement and officer mobility as well as the Department’s drone program which has saved lives and is recognized as a model for other communities. After the tragic Uvalde shooting, Riley sponsored legislation to expand the Department’s School Resource Officer Program, adding two officers to help keep our kids safe and splitting the cost with the School District.

Riley believes that, when it comes to government, responsiveness is everything. That’s why he supported an overhaul of our Building Department to make it more responsive to residents and business, and to better manage our growth. Riley also supported our Service Department workers unionizing with the Teamsters, negotiating a brand new contract that will help recruit and retain skilled laborers who maintain our roads, address resident concerns, and keep our community beautiful. He also sponsored an overhaul of the Township’s website to make it more transparent and accessible.

In addition to his elected role, Riley serves as the Finance Director for the Minority Caucus of the Ohio House of Representatives. He rose through the ranks as an aide to a local lawmaker and has worked on many critical issues, such as property tax relief and public school funding – including the bipartisan Cupp-Patterson Fair School Funding Plan, designed to reduce Ohio’s overreliance on property taxes while prioritizing the needs of students. Riley’s experience in government has equipped him with a strong knowledge of issues vital to our community and created a strong network for regional collaboration and securing a historic amount of grant dollars at every level. He is committed to putting our community first.

Riley is seeking re-election to continue building on this progress and ensure Olmsted Township remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

On the Issues

With your support, Riley Alton will continue to be a confident, forward-looking voice for smart growth, fiscal responsibility, and community investment. Together, we can keep Olmsted Township a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire – and ensure our township’s best days are still ahead.
Working to Move Olmsted Township Ahead
On the Issues
Saving Township Taxpayers Money
By supporting responsible economic development that will lower residential property taxes without cutting services

Keeping Our Community Safe
By supporting our safety & service workforce, ensuring safe staffing levels & making necessary capital investments

Investing in Olmsted Township
By securing millions in grants for sidewalks, roads, firefighters & TWO cool new parks!
Smart Growth and Infrastructure Improvements
As trustee, I have championed smart growth – balanced, strategic development that benefits our community without compromising its character. We’ve pursued development the right way, ensuring new growth is accompanied by the infrastructure to support it. More money has been invested in infrastructure in our community over the last four years than at any time since the overpasses were built over a decade ago.
Investing in Safety Forces and Services
My record demonstrates a strong and unwavering commitment to public safety. I have worked to ensure the police and fire departments are well-equipped and well-staffed. Since taking office, we have significantly improved staffing levels to consistently meet national safety standards and keep our community safe. I have also supported more flexible schedules to better recruit and retain first responders to meet the needs of our growing community.
Partnerships and Regional Cooperation
Part of moving Olmsted Township forward has been recognizing that we are stronger when we work together with our neighbors. I’ve been proactive in building partnerships with neighboring communities to improve services and spur economic development.
Community Planning & Quality of Life
In my second term, I plan to double down on planning and zoning to guide the township’s next phase of growth. Olmsted Township is one of the fastest-growing communities in Northeast Ohio, and we must manage this growth responsibly.
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