Governance & Public Trust
Reliable participation, transparent decisions, clear responsibilities, and a board that consistently conducts the public's business.
Candidate for Firestone Trustee
Troy Athmann
Independent judgment. Practical leadership. Accountable follow-through.
I'm running to help Firestone make clear, well-supported decisions, manage growth responsibly, and keep town government focused on doing the work residents expect.
God First
25 years U.S. Army
Project & process leadership
Service before title
Why I'm Running
Firestone deserves a board that can disagree, decide, and then do the work.
Good local government does not require trustees to think alike. It requires them to show up prepared, examine the same facts, ask hard questions, make clear decisions, and follow through on them.
I am running because Firestone is growing, and growth brings decisions that compound over time: roads, utilities, public safety, development, town services, and how public resources are used. Those decisions deserve disciplined analysis and visible accountability.
My goal is straightforward: bring independent judgment, practical leadership, and a service mindset to the Board of Trustees.
Priorities
Focus on the decisions that shape Firestone for years, not just the next meeting.
Growth & Infrastructure
Match growth with roads, utilities, public safety, and the services residents depend on every day.
Economic Development
Look beyond rooftops alone and pursue development that strengthens jobs, services, the tax base, and long-term community value.
Responsive Town Services
Keep day-to-day services understandable, accountable, and connected to what residents actually experience.
How I Approach Decisions
Widen the view before narrowing to a decision.
The fastest answer is not always the best answer. I prefer to identify what is known, what is assumed, what constrains the decision, and what consequences may follow before committing to a course of action.
Start with facts
Separate what is known from assumptions, constraints, unresolved questions, and risks.
Think independently
Trustees do not have to agree, and they should not simply echo one another. Productive disagreement can improve a decision when it stays grounded in evidence and the public interest.
Consider second-order effects
Ask not only what a decision is intended to accomplish, but what unintended effects it could create later.
Follow through
A vote is not the finish line. Residents should be able to see what was decided, what happens next, and whether the result matched the intent.
About Troy
A career built around service, leadership, and solving problems.
I served 25 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant. My professional work has continued to center on leadership, project execution, process improvement, technology, and helping organizations turn complicated problems into workable plans.
That background shapes how I approach local government: define the problem clearly, gather the relevant facts, understand the tradeoffs, make the decision, and then make sure the work gets done.
Stay Connected
Read my positions on the issues.
Read my positions on water, growth, governance, economic development, and town services. Each issue page has a direct link you can share.
Read My Positions
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