Tammy
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What Would Real Ohio Property Tax Reform Actually Look Like?
For quite some time now, many homeowners across Ohio have been asking an important question: If property taxes continue rising, where is all of the additional money going? That conversation has often been dismissed, minimized, or redirected. Yet now, lawmakers themselves are introducing new legislation that specifically addresses surplus funds and excess collections within portions
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Clayton City Council Meeting Recap:
Development, Transparency, and Resident Engagement The Clayton City Council meeting recap from May 21, 2026, showed something important right away. A full parking lot usually signals one thing: đ residents are paying attention. And this time, that was exactly the case. Unlike several recent meetings where attendance centered around student recognition programs, residents attended this
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When Taxpayers Struggle but Government Reserves Grow:
Why Ohioâs Property Tax Debate Is Escalating For years, Ohio homeowners have been told that rising property taxes are simply âpart of the system.â But across Montgomery County and throughout Ohio, more residents are beginning to ask a difficult question: If families are struggling more than ever⊠why are so many public entities reporting growing
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Miami Township Trustee Meeting Recap:
Recognition, Grants, and Ongoing Township Business The Miami Township Trustee meeting recap from April 29, 2026, highlighted something important about local government. Even during one of the busiest times of the year, Township business continuesâwhether residents are present or not. A Packed Room for Student Recognition The meeting began with a full room as students
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Community Conversations: A Day of Parades, Respect, and Real Dialogue
How we show up matters as much as what we stand for It Starts with Showing Up Community conversations donât just happen in meeting roomsâthey happen on sidewalks, at parades, and in everyday interactions. Today was a reminder of that. We started the morning at the Spring Fest Parade in Miamisburg. Even with rain moving
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Why Are Property Taxes So Confusing?
What Homeowners Deserve to Know Property Tax Transparency Ohio homeowners are asking for has become one of the most important conversations surrounding affordability, accountability, and trust in local government. Many homeowners have opened their property tax statements in recent years and wondered why it feels so difficult to get clear explanations about valuations, assessments, exemptions,
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What the Primary Election Revealed About Our Montgomery County Auditor Campaign
The 2026 Primary Election offered an important first look at how voters across Montgomery County are responding to my Montgomery County Auditor Campaign. As a first-time countywide candidate, receiving support from more than 20,000 Republican primary voters was both encouraging and humbling. More importantly, those results reinforced something I have experienced throughout this campaign journey
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Butler Township Trustee Meeting Recap:
Limited Representation and Need for Transparency The Butler Township Trustee meeting recap from April 28, 2026, highlighted several key themes. Most notably, the meeting raised questions about representation, the pace of decisions, and the need for clearer information for residents. Limited Representation During Decision-Making Due to an excused absence, only two trustees were present to
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Montgomery County Property Taxes:
Current Auditor Says You “Wonât Feel Tax Relief” Montgomery County property taxes continue to be a growing concern for homeowners. As property values rise, many residents are seeing higher tax bills and asking important questions. During a recent presentation to local real estate professionals, current Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith stated that homeowners âwonât feel
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Residence Park: Listening to What Residents Are Really Saying
Residence Park Dayton neighborhood concerns are not just headlinesâthey are real experiences shared by residents who feel overlooked and unheard. This morning, I joined neighbors in Residence Park during a Living City Project cleanup. While the work itself mattered, the conversations mattered even more. Above all, one message came through clearly:People are tired of being