Jim Switzer for Ontario Town Supervisor

10/11/2026

Efforts to seek 50% wage increase along with a 22% increase in tax rate & $500,000 proposed increase in spending underscore the importance of a accountability provided with a 2 year term for town supervisor..budget officer

10/11/2026

Early In Person Voting Starts October 24th @ Ontario Town Hall Be sure you nail any absentee ballots now !!

10/09/2026

Recent developments re large salary boost for town supervisor & proposed increases in the tax levy & budget errors & omissions underscore the importance of a 2 year term for town supervisor to insure accountability & responsible financial management

Voters in the town of Ontario in Wayne County will decide whether the town supervisor should serve two years or four years at a time.

10/08/2026

🚨 Did you know the Town of Ontario supervisor position is already the 2nd highest paid in Wayne County?

🚨 Right now, the current salary is $80,490.81 (broken down as $58,249.90 from the town, $19,802 from the county, and a $2,438.91 Budget Officer add-on).

Despite already being at the top tier of county pay, Ben is asking for:

A $20,000 raise for 2027
Another $20,000 raise for 2028
Taking on the Economic Development Director role (adding $17,286.43/year)

💰 The Grand Total: This would skyrocket the annual salary to $137,777.23, which is a massive $57,286 increase!

Meanwhile, our community has critical, unfunded needs:

The Highway Department desperately needs new equipment.
The Community Center building requires major structural repairs.
Our Ambulance Service is still struggling through a multi-year budget shortfall.

Do Ontario voters think this massive pay jump is reasonable right now?

🤔 TAKE ACTION: The town board is working on the new budget right now. If you want your voice heard, contact your board members today!!

10/06/2026

🚨🚒 GET FIRED UP! ONTARIO FIRE COMPANY OPEN HOUSE 2026! 🚒🚨

Mark your calendars! Bring the whole family out to OFC Station #1 for a fun-filled afternoon at our 2026 Open House! Whether you want to see our trucks up close, check out live demonstrations, or let the kids burn off some energy, we have something for everyone

10/05/2026

TAXPAYER ALERT: Proposed $40,000 Raise in Ontario! 🏛️💰

Ontario residents, we need to look closely at our upcoming town board meetings. Major changes to town spending and leadership roles are being proposed, directly impacting our tax dollars.

Here is what you need to know:
$40,000 Salary Increase: Supervisor Ben Aman has proposed a staggering $40,000 salary bump for the Town Supervisor position spread over two years, nearly doubling the seat's baseline salary.

Taking Economic Development With Zero Experience: Ben Aman is also attempting to absorb the town's economic development duties for extra pay once Bill Riddell retires. The experience gap is glaring: Bill has over 20 years of proven economic development experience, while Ben has absolutely none.

Managing our growth shouldn't be on-the-job training at our expense.

Why This Matters:
When you run for Town Supervisor, you know exactly what the job pays. Pushing for massive raises and expanding your own compensation while ignoring pressing community issues is completely out of touch. Public service means serving the public—not padding your own pockets. We need real fiscal responsibility, not self-serving pay structures!

MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD!
Attend the upcoming Town Board meetings and speak during public comment.

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10/03/2026

Town of Ontario Residents: Here’s an important update from the September 28 Town Board meeting regarding how your tax dollars are spent. 🏛️👇

For the second time, Town Supervisor Ben Aman attempted to push through "longevity payments" for elected officials. While this controversial proposal was previously declined by a definitive 4-1 vote, it resurfaced this week.

During the meeting, board members and public comments from residents like Jim Switzer, strongly emphasized a fundamental rule: Elected official terms end and completely restart after each election. Because of this, elected officials are simply not eligible for longevity payments, which are typically reserved for standard, continuous employment.

Thanks to the board members who stood their ground, the proposal was defeated 3-2 this time around.

Two critical things to note:
1️⃣ Ben Aman voted IN FAVOR of the payments. Given the nature of the vote, many believe he should have abstained due to the conflict of interest.
2️⃣ This issue isn't dead. Despite being voted down twice, it is highly likely this proposal will reappear on a future agenda.

Keep an eye on our local board, Ontario! Let’s make sure our elected officials remember who they serve.

09/29/2026