Communities Served
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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 don’t just happen in meeting rooms—they 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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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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Residence Park: Listening to What Residents Are Really Saying
Residence Park Dayton neighborhood concerns are not just headlines—they 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
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Englewood City Council Meeting Recap:
Community Recognition and Key Resolutions 04/14/26 The Englewood City Council meeting recap from last night, offered a different perspective than many recent meetings. While the evening began with a closed-door executive session, it quickly shifted into a strong show of community support and recognition. Executive Session: Brief but Notable The evening started with a Special
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Union City Council Meeting Recap:
Income Tax Proposal, Levy Support, and Questions… The Union City Council meeting recap from April 13, 2026, revealed several important issues. These ranged from meeting procedures to financial planning decisions that may affect residents in the coming years. A First: Required Sign-In for All Attendees At this meeting, every person in the room had to
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Dayton Neighborhood Conference:
Real Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Momentum. The Dayton Neighborhood Conference started early, but it delivered exactly what our community needs—real conversations, shared ideas, and a focus on solutions. More than 200 residents, leaders, and community partners showed up ready to engage. Instead of sitting back, attendees leaned into conversations that matter. As a result, the
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Brookville City Council Meeting Recap:
Strong Leadership and Real-World Impact April 7, 2026 Attending the Brookville City Council meeting in person this week was well worth the time. While the meeting ran longer than expected, it was one of those evenings where the depth of information made it feel productive from start to finish. What stood out most was the
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Oakwood City Council Meeting Recap:
A Look at What’s Ahead for Residents April 6, 2026 Attending the Oakwood City Council meeting this week offered a clear look at what’s happening across the community. While the meeting itself was efficient and well-organized, several key updates stood out because they directly impact residents. While the meeting itself was efficient and well-organized, several
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Kettering Combined City Council and School Board Meeting Recap
School Board Presentation on New Schools and May Levy The Kettering school levy discussion was the focus of a joint meeting between Kettering City Council and the Kettering Board of Education on March 31. I was glad to attend and hear the full presentation shared that evening. The meeting began with a well-deserved celebration 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