by Alexander Sharp | Sep 9, 2020 | Election Reform
Ohio’s local elections are undemocratic. They appear democratic because all registered voters can participate, but this only means they have democratic potential. Low voter turnout, driven by apathy and ignorance, make these elections undemocratic. Are voters to...
by Alexander Sharp | Sep 4, 2020 | Candidate Endorsements
When it comes to local politics, people tend to vote no differently than in state and national races. They look for that (D) or (R) next to a name and check accordingly. We never really stop to think that, when it comes to local issues, that doesn’t really make...
by Alexander Sharp | Aug 28, 2020 | Taxes in Montgomery County
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could significantly reduce your property taxes? Lowe’s found a way. Recently they targeted states around the country with lawsuits challenging their property appraisals. Lowe’s argued that the stores should not be valued based on what they...
by Alexander Sharp | Aug 20, 2020 | Election Reform, Regionalism
What do you know about your local elected officials? Do you care who they are? Do you even know? Voter turnout overall has been abysmal in the United States. Over the past two decades, we have averaged around 60% turnout for presidential elections and around 40% for...
by Alexander Sharp | Aug 14, 2020 | Cities in Montgomery County, Regionalism
If you leave Dayton going east on 35 until you get to Xenia and then take 68 north, after you pass through Clark County you will arrive in Champaign County. The county seat, Urbana, lies close to the middle of the county. Small villages populate the outskirts of the...
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