DEPARTMENTS

The Newtown Village Council meets regularly the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.  The meetings are held at Town Hall, located at 3536 Church Street, Newtown, Ohio.

BRIAN BURNS, VICE MAYOR
Brian has been a proud resident of the Village of Newtown since 2002. He was appointed to council in January of 2008 after several years of active participation in village interests. Brian has high aspirations for the village via encouraging the growth and uniqueness of our downtown area while preserving the quaint historical environment within. He believes that this village is an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family and aims to preserve and improve this exceptional locale.

Serving Council Committees:
Parks and Recreation - Chairman
Public Service (Streets)
Public Safety
Community Reinvestment Act - CRA
Board of Zoning Appeals Member

DOUG EVANS
Doug Evans has been a village resident for 42 years. Married with three children, Doug is the business owner of Evans Landscaping for the last 25 years. Doug was appointed to Council for a 4-year term on February 2004 and elected to a 4-year term beginning January 2008. During his term, Doug's goals are to help with transportation issues, give voice on council for businesses to help them to succeed, and to develop a Village Center for our residents and their families.

Serving Council Committees:
Public Service (Streets) - Chairman
Public Safety
Planning, Zoning and Development

JOE HARTEN
Joe has lived in Newtown since 2001 with his wife and two children. He is a senior consultant in the Group & Health Care practice for Towers Watson in Cincinnati, with nearly twenty-five years of experience in human resource and employee benefit consulting for businesses and public jurisdictions.

Joe was elected to council for a four-year term beginning in January 2010, after serving as a member of the Village's Planning Commission since 2005. His priorities for the community includes maintaining the Village's unique blend of residential neighborhoods, successful industries, and downtown merchants, improving communication between council members and citizens, strengthening the budgeting and planning process to maintain a strong financial position, and exploring ways to cooperate with other jurisdictions to improve the efficiency of Village services.

Serving Council Committees:
Planning, Zoning and Development - Chairman
Parks and Recreation
Human Resources and Communications
Planning Commission Member

MARK KOBASUK
Mark was appointed to term in 2004 and then elected to a four-year term on the Village of Newtown Council as of January 2006. Mark was re-elected to council for a four-year term beginning in January 2010. Mark is married with three children.

Mark is Vice President of General Counsel of Omnicare, Inc. He is committed to revitalizing the Village consistent with its historic character, attracting new businesses and maintaining and improving the Village's parks. Mark favors the development of a community center in the Village to provide a place for recreational activities for residents.

Serving Council Committees:
Public Safety - Chairman
Parks and Recreation
Finance/Ordinances/Audit

CURT TIETTMEYER
Curt was elected to a four-year term on the Village of Newtown Council as of January 2010. Curt has been employed by Fifth Third Bank for over 30 years and is currently Vice President of Corporate Facilities. He is committed to maintaining a sound financial position for the Village, attracting new businesses to our community and improving the quality of life in Newtown.

Serving Council Committees:
Finance/Ordinances/Audit - Chairman
Public Service (Streets)
Human Resources and Communications

DARYL ZORNES
Daryl Zornes has been a village resident for 34 years. Married to Wilma, they have three daughters, and four grandchildren.

Daryl is the retired Police Chief, having served 34 years with the Newtown Police Division. Daryl retired in March 2007, and immediately upon retirement, accepted a position with Primerica Financial Services, a Citi Company. Daryl was elected to Council for a 4-year term commencing January 2008.

During his term, Daryl's goals are to concentrate on transportation issues, be a voice on council for residents and businesses alike, and to develop a Community Center for our residents and their families.

Throughout his years of public service, Daryl has built a reputation of honesty and integrity with the residents and business owners. He has learned to listen to the concerns of the citizens, and act with their best interests in mind. Daryl wants to continue to foster his relationship with the citizens while serving on the Village Council. Daryl can be contacted at 513-266-5662, or by email at dzornes@villageofnewtown.com with any questions or concerns.

Serving Council Committees:
Human Resources and Communications - Chairman
Finance/Ordinances/Audit
Planning, Zoning and Development

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