Author Archives: Mike Bock

The Debate: “SB5 Is Reasonable Reform,” Argues Sen. Faber — “SB5 Is Wildly Extremist,” Says Dale Butlan

A recent debate concerning Ohio’s Senate Bill 5 featured two articulate experts sharply defining two opposing points of view. The video of the debate is copied below. The question of the debate is whether SB5 should be sustained, as outlined … Continue reading

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Approving Kettering / Oakwood Renewal Levies Will Increase Effective Rates Of Property Taxes

The first paragraph in an article, by Jill Kelley, in today’s DDN states, “Kettering and Oakwood each have a levy on the ballot for Nov. 8. Both are renewals, and neither would increase taxes.” The DDN would do a service … Continue reading

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Kettering School Board Candidates At LWV Taping Fail To Differentiate Themselves From Each Other

Recently The League of Women Voters taped a “Meet the Candidates” video with candidates for the Kettering Board of Education. The video, unfortunately, shows a very bland discussion that fails to help a viewer distinguish between the candidates. The LWV … Continue reading

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