Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Mercer treasurer to retire Jan. 8
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Treasurer David Wolters plans to retire from office on Jan. 8, 2027.
In a letter on Monday to Mercer County Republican Party Chairman Bob Hibner, Wolters said after much thought and consideration he has decided the time has come to retire, adding that he looks forward to new opportunities and excitement in spending time with family, friends and adventures yet to be determined.
"I have been truly blessed to have had the opportunity to serve the citizens of Mercer County as their Treasurer," Wolters wrote. "Throughout my tenure, I have valued the friendships, conversations, and personal experiences. Serving the people of Mercer County has been an honor."
On behalf of the Mercer County Republican Party, Hibner, in a letter on Tuesday, formally acknowledged and accepted Wolters' letter of retirement.
"While your decision marks the end of an outstanding chapter of public service, it also provides an opportunity to reflect on the tremendous impact you have made since your tenure that started in 2017 as our Mercer County Treasurer," Hibner wrote. "Your unwavering commitment to the citizens of Mercer County, your professionalism, integrity, and dedication to responsible stewardship of public funds have earned the respect and appreciation of colleagues, elected officials, and the community alike!"
Wolters, R-Maria Stein, officially became Mercer County's treasurer on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. Ohio Revised Code sets the starting day for county treasurers on the first Monday of September.
He won another four-year term in the November 2024 general election.
In an email to party members, Hibner said the Mercer County Commissioners will eventually make a temporary appointment to fill Wolters' position. Then, the party's central committee will appoint a treasurer for the remaining term, which concludes Aug. 31, 2029. Wolters has offered to assist the party "in ensuring a smooth and seamless transition for our office and my successor."
The county treasurer is tasked with receiving and investing all monies collected by other county departments, daily reconciliation of county funds and financial institution balances, serving as the investment officer and banker for fiscal management of taxes and investor of funds, and billing, collection and reconciliation of real estate and mobile home taxes.
Wolters said his office is responsible for collecting, depositing and reconciling funds from other county offices. In fact, his office oversees more than 500 county funds.
The office invests these funds, aiming to maximize growth of inactive dollars on deposit before they are spent on county services.
