Jefferson Township, located in northeast Franklin County, Ohio, is a charming rural community known for its tranquil atmosphere and vast open spaces. Covering an area of approximately 15.34 square miles, the township is home to over 14,000 residents and 50 businesses. With no affiliation to a city, Jefferson Township takes responsibility for road maintenance, fire protection, emergency medical services, residential waste collection, zoning, and economic development in the unincorporated areas. The township also provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the incorporated areas.
Jefferson Township is governed by three trustees and a fiscal officer, elected by the township's voters. The township appoints residents to various boards and commissions to oversee and advise on different services, including parks and community events, zoning variance applications, land use and zoning change applications, and the operation of the Jefferson Water and Sewer District. The township is represented by multiple ZIP codes, and its unincorporated and incorporated areas are primarily served by Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools and Licking Heights Local Schools.
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