For those thinking a “strong mayor” form of government is the answer- they should go down to Miami which made the switch in 2007 and now is looking to switch back. Of course- it’s a countywide system in Miami already, so they are a huge step in front of us. But, then there are the Read More
When Gary Leitzell beat Rhine McLin- most would agree the bar was pretty low. When Mike Turner beat Clay Dixon- most would agree the bar was pretty low. For the most part- our choices for mayor come in the flavor boring. And there are still people who want to elect a strong mayor? I don’t Read More
Gas shot up this week because another country with a huge spread between its haves and its have nots decided to try to equalize things by having a little revolution. Libya produces around 2% of the world’s oil- and very little of it reaches the U.S.- but, we’re going to pay, and pay, and pay. Read More
First order of business at every municipality in the region today: demand an audit and a refund from the Dayton Development Coalition. While every single community has been asking employees for concessions, laying off staff, not filling positions and cutting budgets- the Dayton Development Coalition continues to behave like Wall Street bankers- drinking champagne and Read More
I’ve been the keeper of the keys to the gates to Woodland Cemetery Wyoming Street for about a year. Now, I have keys to the Waldo Street off Wayne Avenue entrance gate. If you live along Wayne and would like access to one of Dayton’s best walking tracks, please stop by my office, The Next Read More
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