Ashley Webb

It’s time to turn down the political volume

Rhine McLin used to say, “I’m an elected representative, not a politician,” even though her life revolved around politics from the day her Dad died and she ascended to his statehouse seat as if she was royalty. Even though she didn’t live up to her claim, the idea was correct: once elected, you represent all Read More

Politics interfering with the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission

If it weren’t for Ashley Webb, the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission would have 11 members, all receiving about $10K a year for 2 meetings a month. The reason we had an extra 6 straphangers was because the Montgomery County Commission wanted to stop the VSC from buying their own office space with money that’s Read More

Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission vs. a reality check

When I first arrived in Dayton in 1983, fresh out of the Army on TDRL (Temporary Disabled Retirement List) I had to touch base with several local organizations to take care of benefits and other issues related to my military status. Back then- I went to the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission- and wasted my Read More

Apparently, it’s not OK to ask about a County Commissioners taxes

The local Republican Party chief and Board of Elections member, Rob Scott is sending out a letter/Press Release about the taping of the “debate” between County Commission candidates that was taped last night. SET VIA EMAIL, FAX, REGULAR U.S. MAIL September 28, 2012 Ms. Susan Hesselgesser Executive Director League of Women Voters of Greater Dayton Read More

League of Women Voters candidates’ night- recap

I invited 35,000 of you to come to the League of Women Voters’ event tonight via a robo-call. It’s a technology I find offensive, and I apologize profusely for intruding into your homes with a 30-second call. It’s not my preferred way of campaigning, but, since I don’t have everyone’s email addresses (and there is Read More

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