Author Archives: Mike Bock

Are Kettering’s Mayor And City Council Members Paid Too Much? Kettering Voters Will Decide On November 6

I’m glad to live in Kettering, Ohio — a great community with a democracy that seems to be coming to life.  An article in today’s DDN, “Council Members’ Pay At Issue,” written by Terry Morris, tells about, “a grassroots effort … Continue reading

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Ohio’s Issue 2 Seeks To Stop Blatant Gerrymandering — By “Removing Authority Of Elected Representatives”

Ohio’s Issue 2, for this 2012 election, asks voters to change Ohio’s constitution. The ballot language says Issue 2 will, “remove the authority of elected representatives and grant new authority to appointed officials to establish congressional and state legislative district … Continue reading

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Mike Skindell, Democrat For Ohio Supreme Court, Says Next Kasich Budget Will “Strangle” Local Communities

It was a fun time yesterday at the annual picnic sponsored by the Montgomery County Democratic Party. One special guest that spoke to the group was Mike Skindell, candidate seeking election to the Ohio Supreme Court. Mr. Skindell is currently … Continue reading

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