Whitehall Treasurer Vacancy Heats Up | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Whitehall City Council is in a hurry to fill its vacant treasurer spot after Trevel Balser quit just four months in, citing an unwelcoming environment and feeling sidelined—though the auditor pushed back, saying Balser may have misunderstood the role. With the deadline for applicants passed, two top contenders are emerging: Dan Miller, the former city auditor with a decade of experience, and Janell Luke, a finance pro with ties to Huntington Bank and Franklin County. The council will interview them behind closed doors next Tuesday at 6 PM—and whoever wins will step into a role that’s both…