Having been appointed mid-term, Boyle would need to run in the November 2025 election if he wishes to serve a full four-year term on council after that.
Barnhart, who served on the West Carrollton City Council from Jan. 1, 2014, through Dec. 31, 2023, was elected mayor in November. He was sworn in earlier this year, replacing longtime Mayor Jeffrey Sanner, who did not seek re-election.
Barnhart said city officials are “thrilled” to welcome Boyle to West Carrollton City Council.
“His passion for our city, communication skills and attention to detail combined with his dedication to our community make him a valuable asset to our council,” Barnhart said.
To fill Barnhart’s vacated council seat, West Carrollton City Council posted a request following the November election and accepted applications until Dec. 23.
In a Dec. 14 letter to city council obtained by the Dayton Daily News, Boyle said he is “passionate in helping individuals, creating positive futures, and providing a dedicated individual for this city to count on.”
There were five applicants, and council conducted a two-round interview process before Boyle was appointed, according to city spokeswoman Cheryl Dillin.
Boyle, who graduated from Valley View High School in 2018, is operations manager/safety officer at commercial HVAC and plumbing company Boyle Mechanical Solutions.
He has been a member of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau since 2018 and served as its vice president since 2021.
Boyle, who said he’s lived in West Carrollton for more than five years, wrote that he “would love to help continually improve the city,” adding, “I also feel that I would provide a younger outlook regarding solutions, events, and improvements to the city.”
“I am committed to working collaboratively with my fellow council members and city officials to address the needs of our community and to ensure that West Carrollton continues to thrive,” he said in a statement.
Boyle’s appointment to city council comes as West Carrollton has significant projects and initiatives in planning stages and underway, including the River District and Whitewater Park.
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