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An Interview with Bob Matthews

An Interview with Bob Matthews

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...
Ohio’s Local Elections are Undemocratic

Ohio’s Local Elections are Undemocratic

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...
Ohio’s Local Elections are Undemocratic

Why Do We Have So Many Elected Officials?

by Alexander Sharp | Aug 20, 2020 | Election Reform, Initiatives, Regionalism Promotion

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...

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