May 2013

From the “fiscally responsible” Commissioner, Joey Williams?

On the campaign trail, Commissioner Williams talks about how he brought fiscal responsibility to City Hall under his watch. Sure, that’s why the city spent over $4 million first declaring part of Twin Towers blighted, then paying for appraisals, options and buildings in a 12 acre parcel over 5 years of his watch- with no Read More

Is Dayton a city of peace? A beacon to welcome all?

I have no respect for terrorists. To me, there is nothing better than a dead one. And while one man’s zero can be another’s hero, the dead aren’t coming back no matter how many episodes you watch of “The Walking Dead.” Dayton could put itself on the international stage as the city of peace, of Read More

Dayton Auction Results

Dayton – Mayor Gary D. Leitzell 2338 23.69% A. J. Wagner 2566 26.00% Nan Whaley 4965 50.31% Dayton City Commission David Esrati 2087 11.80% David K. Greer 2230 12.61% Joseph C. Lutz 1696 9.59% Jeffrey J. Mims Jr. 5282 29.88% Joey D. Williams 6384 36.11% Nan spent, conservative estimate: $180,000 for 4965 votes or $36.25 Read More

“the leader for Dayton’s future” features Dayton’s past on his last ditch marketing

I’m sorry, this isn’t going to seem right on election day. People will say “Esrati went negative”- and that’s not the point of this at all. I just want to report the news as I see it, so all know what’s going on. I waited way later than I normally vote to head to the Read More

[S]Election Day, Tuesday May 7, 2013

Today, Dayton voters get to narrow the field. It’s not about electing anyone, it’s just about choosing who won’t be elected, a test pattern, a process of winnowing. In a country that has thousands of flavors of hot sauce, somehow, when it comes to voting, we’re increasingly asked to pick between ketchup and mustard, and Read More

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