Springfield Township Board narrowed supervisor candidates from 14 down to eight, with interviews set this and next week.
Candidates include Marc J. Cooper, former trustee; Virginia Fischbach; Roger Lamont, township trustee; William Leddy, planning commissioner; George Mansour, developer; Collin Walls, former supervisor of 32 years; Neil Willson, planning commissioner; and Paul Zelenak.
Interviews are set for July 19 and July 25, starting at 6 p.m. at Springfield Township Offices, 12000 Davisburg Road.
The Township Board has a deadline of Aug. 11 to appoint a new supervisor or the state will call for a special election.
Former Supervisor Mike Trout vacated the post, June 14.
The interim supervisor will serve out the term, which will be up for a vote in next year’s regular election.