Category Archives: Special Reports

Kettering’s New Levy Need, Teachers’ Pay Raise, Should Be Discussed As Part Of Board Election Campaign

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Mike Bock

My name is in the newspaper today, in an article entitled, “Kettering Undecided On School Levy Timing.” The article is in the “Neighbors” Section for Kettering and Oakwood and revisits comments made during DDN’s group interview with all five board … Continue reading →

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Kettering Board Candidates Will Make Video For Cable Viewing Today — To Be Questioned By LWV

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Mike Bock

At 11:00 AM today, I will meet with the other four candidates at the Miami Valley Cable Council (MVCC) on Alex Bell Rd to participate in a video taped discussion organized by the League of Women Voters. The video produced … Continue reading →

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As Kettering’s Tax Base Diminishes, The Effective Tax Rate Needed To Fund Schools Must Increase

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Mike Bock

The red line indicates how inflation has grown since 1995. This has been a steady increase. The average rate of inflation in the 1990’s was 3% and the average rate of inflation in the 2000’s has been 2.78%. It takes … Continue reading →