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$512 Million Kettering School Levy:
What Voters Need to Know Before the May Election A proposed $512 million school levy in Kettering, Ohio is expected to appear on the upcoming May ballot—and it has the potential to directly impact homeowners, property taxes, and long-term affordability in the community. This page is designed to give voters a clear, straightforward overview of
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Montgomery County COMMUNITIES Meeting Schedules:
One Place to Find Your City & Township Meetings This Montgomery County communities meeting schedules resource was created to solve a simple problem—residents shouldn’t have to search dozens of different websites just to find when their local meetings happen. Across Montgomery County, each city and township manages its own calendar. While that works individually, it
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Why Our Auditor Financial Oversight Matters to Every Taxpayer
The Auditor financial oversight plays a critical role in protecting taxpayer dollars across Montgomery County. Recent incidents across our region raise a serious question: These situations may seem unrelated, but they point to the same issue. 👉 Strong systems prevent problems. Weak systems allow them. Where the System Broke Down In one recent case, staff
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Local Development Decisions in Ohio:
Who Really Benefits—and Who Pays? Local development decisions shape more than what gets built in a community—they influence taxes, infrastructure, and the long-term financial future of every resident. But here’s the concern: Many of these decisions are discussed, negotiated, and structured long before the public ever hears about them. At a recent local forum, it
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Montgomery County Growth & Infrastructure Funding:
Who Benefits from $55M Investment? Investment is flowing into Montgomery County, and the headlines are finally catching up to what many of us have already seen building. Recently, the Dayton region secured a significant share of state infrastructure funding—totaling tens of millions of dollars. This type of investment is often celebrated, and rightfully so. However,
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Why Property Tax Leadership in Montgomery County Matters
Policy Insight and Real Estate Experience Matter Strong property tax leadership in Montgomery County requires more than reviewing numbers. It requires awareness of how legislation, market trends, and community needs intersect. However, many decisions that affect property taxes begin at the state level. Because of this, early awareness becomes critical. Through my role as a
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Vandalia City Council Meeting Recap
March 16, 2026 A Different Way to Attend the Vandalia City Council Meeting This Vandalia City Council meeting recap from March 16, 2026 reflects a different experience than attending in person. With winter weather returning, I chose to attend the meeting via livestream. This allowed me to listen, take notes, and stay informed. However, it
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Montgomery County Auditor Leadership Choice:
Three Perspectives Voters Should Understand The role of the Montgomery County Auditor carries significant responsibility. Decisions made in this office directly affect property owners and taxpayers throughout Montgomery County. Because property values influence taxes, household finances, and long-term investments, the leadership approach behind the office matters. When voters evaluate the Montgomery County Auditor leadership, they
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Principles of Public Service:
Government Accountability and Ethical Leadership Government accountability and ethical leadership should be the foundation of every public office. Citizens deserve leaders who operate under the same rules, expectations, and responsibilities as the people they represent. Public service is not meant to create a privileged class of decision-makers. Instead, it should reflect the same standards of
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Dayton Abandoned Homes: Neighbors Concern
Fairview Neighborhood Meeting March 12, 2026 Recently I had the opportunity to meet with the Fairview Neighborhood Association after they invited me to attend a community meeting. The invitation followed a Facebook post I shared highlighting several blighted properties and discussing the need for a more consistent approach to addressing Dayton abandoned homes. {prior post}