by Alexander Sharp | Oct 5, 2020 | Candidate Endorsements, Candidate Interviews, Civic Information, Elections, Initiatives, News & Investigations
When we sent our candidate survey out a couple of weeks ago, not many candidates cared to respond. Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Candidate Zach Dickerson, on the other hand, was one of our first respondents and we found his answers refreshing. Zach also agreed to...
by Alexander Sharp | Oct 1, 2020 | Candidate Interviews, Civic Information, Elections, News & Investigations
Today we had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Matthews, a local candidate for County Commissioner, who recently filled out our candidate questionnaire. Bob is a former Miami Township Trustee who believes in the four Fs: Faith, Family, Finance, Future. In our...
by Alexander Sharp | Sep 9, 2020 | Election Reform, Initiatives
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 | Civic Information, Elections
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 | Equitable Taxes, Initiatives
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could significantly reduce your property taxes? Lowe’s found a way. The company recently targeted states around the country with lawsuits challenging their property appraisals. Lowe’s argued that the stores should not be valued based on what...
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