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Monthly Archives: May 2009
A Decrease In The Value Of Kettering’s Total Tax Base Means The Renewal Levy Will Increase Taxes
I’ve objected to advertisement concerning Kettering 6.9 mill renewal levy that promised that this levy would result in a “ZERO increase in tax.” Someone who signed themselves as Bubba objects to my objection and in response to my previous post … Continue reading
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All Montgomery County School Boards Have Seats Up For Election — Filing Deadline Is August 20
This is a big election year for local school boards. All school boards in Montgomery County will have elections this November, most for 3 positions. The deadline for filing petitions is August 20. To qualify for most boards, a candidate … Continue reading
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Our Community’s Success Depends On Whether Residents Can Be Persuaded To Behave Like Citizens
At a flea market this weekend I found and I bought an interesting book by Andrew R. L. Clayton: OHIO: The History Of A People. The book was published in 2003 by The Ohio State University Press in celebration of … Continue reading
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Advice For Gary Leitzell And David Esrati: Make The Campaign All About Democracy, System Structure
Last Monday I heard fellow bloggers, David Esrati and Gary Leitzell, make short speeches at the McCook Field Neighborhood Association meeting, held in the basement of Calvary Baptist Church. David is a candidate for the office of Dayton City Commissioner … Continue reading
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The “Yes” Vote: Only 14% Of Registered Voters Needed In Kettering In Order For Antidemocratic Forces To Win
The verdict in Kettering is in about whether to renew the 6.9 mill school levy. The “Yes” vote got 76.7% and the “No” vote got 23.3%. This sounds impressive, like a strong community mandate. But, the fact is, only 18.3 … Continue reading
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Kettering Schools, Because Of Its Levy Misinformation, Risks Loss Of Long Term Public Support
I’ve been reading the documents promoting the Kettering schools 6.9 mill renewal levy, mailed to Kettering voters. You would think that an organization focused on public education would use the opportunity of a school levy to educate the public about … Continue reading
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