Although her term was set to run until Dec. 31, Zennie will no longer be a West Carrollton resident. She said she had hoped to complete her second term, but could not pass up an opportunity presented to her.
“I have enjoyed learning more about local government and the needs of a community I’ve been part of most of my life,” Zennie said in her resignation letter. “I am thankful to the citizens of West Carrollton for their trust in me to make decisions on their behalf. I have met many great people and worked with some outstanding public servants along the way.
“I wish all of you the best and thank you for your continued service.”
A second-generation council member, Zennie follows in the footsteps of her mother, Linda Lotspaih, who served on City Council from 1998 to 2013.
The city, in a press release, said Zennie’s years in office were marked by “a passion for civic engagement, thoughtful leadership, and a focus on maintaining West Carrollton’s financial health while continuing to grow and enhance city services.”
Zennie, in her professional life, built a career in the legal and judicial fields. She started as a legal assistant at a Dayton law firm before joining Miamisburg Municipal Court as chief deputy civil clerk and judicial assistant to the magistrate. In 2016, she was appointed clerk of court at the same court. She earned an associate degree in paralegal studies and graduated from the Ohio State Judicial College’s Court Management Program in 2020.
“Amanda has served with integrity, heart and a steadfast commitment to West Carrollton,” Mayor Rick Barnhart said in a statement. “She brought both experience and passion to the role, and her leadership will be greatly missed.”
Zennie’s departure creates a vacancy on West Carrollton City Council. To fill the term ending Dec. 31, council will accept resumes and letters of interest via email to tmoore@westcarrollton.org until 4:30 p.m. May 21. It also will accept them in person at or by postal mail to West Carrollton Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton, OH 45449
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