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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Update

Click here to follow DOGE’s latest work.
Click here to see the live tracker and see the current amount saved. The last time I checked the “official” amount of tax dollars saved is $130 billion. The savings is rapidly increasing.
Watch Full Video: Elon Musk And DOGE Team Interview With FNC’s Bret Baier (31 minutes)

Fighting

These people are fighting for they/them.
These people are fighting for you.
Trump cuts more than $400 million in grants to Columbia over antisemitism concerns, potentially more to come.
State Department revokes first visa of foreign student linked to ‘Hamas-supporting disruptions’

I’m a Grandpa!!!

It’s a boy!

So, when did I become a grandpa?
When people would casually ask, “How are things going for you, John”? I would generally respond with something like, “Well, the only way my life could be better is if I were a grandpa.”
In August 2024, my daughter informed my wife and me about the great news. We were beyond ecstatic.! We, of course, shared the great news with other family members and friends. On multiple occasions and beaming with joy, I expressed the words, “Great news!, I’m a grandpa!”
As the months went by we got reports of the prenatal visits and such. All was well. The successful delivery was in February. His name is Jackson and his birth weight was 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 21 inches long. Mom, dad, baby, and grand parents are all doing well. Praise the Lord!

Babylon Bee | Fake News You Can Trust

10 Irrefutable Pro-Abortion Arguments To Destroy Your Pro-Life Friends

Debates about abortion can be challenging, especially when you have aggressively pro-life friends who insist on destroying your “reproductive rights.”
The Babylon Bee has put together the following list of surefire arguments you can use to silence your baby-loving friends once and for all:

“Babies are just parasites”: They’re literally the exact same thing with no differences whatsoever.
“The ancient Mayans killed lots of babies, and look how great things turned out for them”: If they did it, so should we.
“You’re a racist”: There is no way to refute this.
“Having a baby goes right to your hips”: Your life is supposed to be all about you, and you have to make sure you look your best.
“The baby might not be rich enough to afford the latest iPhone”: A fate worse than death.
“Babies will make you miss out on Friday nights getting black-out drunk at the club”: Babies are a serious buzzkill.
“Babies are basically womb colonizers”: You have a duty to fight back against the spread of colonial oppression.
“If you make a person, someday that person will die”: Pro-lifers basically want people to die.
“Elon Musk is already having enough kids for all of us”: Any more kids would just be overkill.
“If you have a baby, your life might be filled with love and smiles and baby giggles”: Who wants that?

As soon as you whip out any of the arguments above, you can be sure that any of your pro-life friends will be completely owned and have no other option than to get rid of their babies. Down with happiness!

Union Township Update

Need anything?

If you are a resident or stake holder in Union Township, Clermont County and need anything from your local government, call me at 513-753-6440. That’s my home landline. (Do not text.) Feel free to call 24/7 or email me at John@BeckerGOP.com. Video is here: youtu.be/wcxZMgxeNbo

Need a pothole filled?

Click here to report it: UTclermont.gov/forms.aspx?fid=82

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

April 12, 2025 – Drug Drop & Paper Shred Event from 8:00 AM to noon at Furniture Fair.
April 24, 2025 – April 26 – Spring Junk Days (Thursday & Friday 7am-5pm / Saturday 8am-3pm). The drop off location is located at 4312 Gleneste-Withamsville Road.
May 3, 2025 – Family Movie Night at dusk at Veterans Memorial Park.
May 10, 2025 – Bike Safety Event from 10:00 AM to noon at the Civic Center Campus.
May 17, 2025 – Family Fishing Event at Clepper Park.
May 17, 2025 – CPR/AED Training from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Civic Center Queen City Room.

Union Township Farmers Market

Fridays from June 6, 2025 through September 5, 2025, excluding Friday, July 4, 2025 in the Civic Center parking lot from 4:00 PM to 7 PM.

The Union Township Farmers Market is located on the Civic Center campus and promotes local food and products while continuing to build a healthy community where we work and live. The Township’s Farmers Market supports the local economy, increases marketing opportunities for farmers and small businesses, provides access to an assortment of locally sourced products, and increases access to healthy, affordable fresh food.
Participation in the market is for farmers, ranchers and growers who sell what they grow, raise or produce on their farm, and for local producers who make products featuring agricultural foods from the region. The Township is now accepting vendor applications for all farmers, ranchers, growers and local producers. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 25, 2025. Union Township does not charge a fee to participate in the Union Township Farmers Market.
Apply here: UTclermont.gov/FormCenter/General-Forms-4/Farmers-Market-Vendor-Application-2025-98

Union Township Concert Series

Union Township is excited to announce that Summer Concerts kick off on Friday, June 6th!
Come enjoy live music on select Fridays throughout June, July and August in Union Township! Union Township Civic Center campus activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the Farmers Market. Community members are encouraged to explore vendors at the Farmers Market featuring produce, poultry, beef, baked goods, plants, honey, dog treats, and more.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., food trucks and a beverage stand, serving adult and non-alcoholic beverages, will be available through 9:00 p.m. Adult beverages not bought on site are not permitted.
Live entertainment will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Amphitheater and continue until 9:00 p.m. In addition to the Amphitheater seating, you are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music.

June 6, 2025 – The Bronson Arroyo Band concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. The Bronson Arroyo Band paying tribute to the likes of Pearl Jam, Oasis, Tom Petty, The Lumineers, Nirvana, The Beatles, David Bowie and more.
June 13, 2025 – HiFi Honey concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. Top 40 Variety Cover Band.
July 18, 2025 – Michelle Robinson Band concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. Ohio Based/Nashville Recording.
July 25, 2025 – Tom the Torpedoes: A Tom Petty Tribute at the Civic Center amphitheater.
August 1, 2025 – The Whammies concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. Dance and new wave hits from the 80’s.

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

Keep our community clean. Please don’t litter.
Every Day is Earth Day in Union Township.
Let’s Make Union Township Clean Again.
Union Township messaging will hopefully bring awareness to the litter problem and make our community a cleaner place to live, work, and play.

The following is where I’ve been picking up trash (servant leadership):
March, 22, 2025 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and Old SR 74 from just east of the creek to Eastgate Blvd.
December 21, 2024 – Eastgate Boulevard from SR 32 to Aicholtz Road. Top of the exit ramp from eastbound SR 32 to Eastgate Blvd. Top of the entrance ramp from northbound Eastgate Boulevard to eastbound SR 32. Old SR 74 from Eastgate Boulevard to the creek east of Rumpke Rd. Rumpke Road from Tall Trees Drive to Old SR 74.
December 14, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between SR 32 and Clepper Lane. (I’ve now done all of Bach Buxton from SR 32 to Clough Pike.) Also, the area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74.
December 7, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Mt. Carmel Christian Church to Clough Pike. Also stopped to pick up “large litter” along a different section of Bach Buxton Road as well as the Eastgate Boulevard overpass. Additionally, I did an expanded area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74. It included the lower portion of Rumpke Road and Old SR 74 from the creek to the Public Storage building.
November 16, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between Valley Wood Drive and Redleaf Drive in front of the main entrance to West Clermont High School. Additionally, I did the area around Park Bank and Rumpke Road.
November 9, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek.
November 2, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek.
October 26, 2024 – Eastgate Blvd from Big Lots to Old SR 74 and the area around the intersection of Eastgate Blvd and Old SR 74.
October 19, 2024 – Old SR 74 from Eastgate Blvd to the creek and the Rumpke Road intersection.
October 12, 2024 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and Old SR 74 to the creek.
October 5, 2024 – Clepper Park.

Need a job?

Police and Fire/EMS, jobs are available. Send resume to Cory Wright CWright@UTClermont.gov
More information is here: UTClermont.gov/Jobs.aspx

What can you find at the Union Township Civic Center?

US Post Office
US Congressman David Taylor’s office
Union Township Zoning office
Meeting rooms available for UT residents to reserve
Gymnasium available for UT residents to reserve
Amphitheater for concerts, plays, and available for UT residents to reserve
Farmers Market (seasonal)
West Clermont School’s administrative office
Senior Services office
Friendly people who serve the public with a smile
Cincinnati Metro Park-n-Ride

For more information, call 513-752-1741 or visit UTClermont.gov.

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

The old Laszlo’s location in Withamsville will become David’s Kitchen & Bar. It is expected to open within a few months.
The Cove, a 16,000 square-foot mixed-use commercial center adjacent to the roundabout at Eastgate Blvd. and Ferguson Drive, was approved by the Township Trustees in January. The proposed building is intended to house retail space on the first floor, as well as a drive-thru area for a restaurant or coffee shop (on the west side of the building)—with office space planned for the second floor. The project has not yet advanced beyond the initial Trustees zoning plan approval stage.
Grace & Gather, and social club for young children (primarily elementary school age) and families, will occupy the former daycare and educational facility at 4132 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road.
NBL Noble Chicken has opened an additional franchise on the corner of Beechwood Road and SR 32. Now that’s something to cluck about.
Rumpke will begin construction of a $12 million indoor waste and recycling transfer facility. The facility will also have public recycling stations available for residents and businesses to utilize throughout the year. It will be located off of Round Bottom Road within the northern-most portion of the Champion’s Way development. It won’t be “trashy.”
Cincinnati Sands Volleyball is also planning to build off of Round Bottom Road just north of Hamilton Safe. Township permits have been issued and they are waiting on county permitting. Cincinnati Sands Volleyball will be “serving” the public.
Primrose School is planning to build in Ivy Pointe north of Sharefax Credit Union. The Township has issued the zoning permit and they are in process at Clermont County Permit Central. It will be a “smart” looking building. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within the Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. “Salute.” They expect to complete construction in the Fall of 2025.
The old Glen Este High School site (approved by a prior Board of Trustees) consists of three projects either completed or under construction. When complete, about 1,150 units will be available. “Dwell” on that.
Starbucks has razed the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton, and they are gearing up for construction activity on the site.
New construction continues at the Wyler Empire on SR32. They have “shifted into high gear” and are building a used car superstore. The structure is coming along well.
The Winding Creek recycling operation continues to take shape.
Panda Express has razed the car wash next to the Union Township library and will build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture. The overpass construction is delaying their start date.
Children’s Hospital is under construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL and is expected to be fully open by the end of this summer. Our concerns have been “healed.”
Wawa is taking over the old Mt. Carmel Kroger location. Rah-rah to Wawa for taking over a shuttered business. Demolition is complete and ground preparation has begun. Construction is expected to be complete in late 2025.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. We have completed an initial zoning permit review, and are waiting on the site survey to achieve the lot split prior to issuance. (The survey is currently pending review at the County.) Will Donald Trump be serving fries there?
Alfaa purchased and submitted plans to build on an empty lot on the corner of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Blvd. UT has issued the zoning permit. I’m wondering if they sell alfalfa sprouts?
A small strip mall is coming to the corner of SR 32 and Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road on Yates Lane. I expect them to be rolling in dough soon. A zoning permit has been issued. No start date has been announced. It appears that some site mobilization activities have begun.
The old Valero on the corner of Ohio Pike and Bennett Road is under new ownership. The plan is to remodel and expand a convenience and wine store. The previous condition of the property was certainly something to whine about.
Honda East will be “shifting gears” to “rev up” sales by expanding their operations in Cherry Grove. They might “tire,” “brake,” and “shock” you, but they are “on a roll.” Wouldn’t it be nice if they offered free samples? We received plans for a zoning permit, with the expectation that they will be addressing comments early in 2025.
TQL will be adding an additional 1,000 jobs at its sprawling UT campus. The new southern wing will look similar to their recently added northern wing. The project is “trucking” along. “Total Quality” will be a “Logistic” requirement.
The Kroger Marketplace slated to replace the old Sears store is on hold pending litigation with the owner of the Eastgate Mall.

Recent Union Township Trustees Meeting Videos

March 11, 2025 Business meeting (1h 24m)
February 25, 2025 Business meeting (4h 29m) Executive session (45m)
January 14, 2025 Business meeting (3h 51m)
January 2, 2025 Reorganization meeting (19m)
December 31, 2024 Special meeting (2m)
December 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 10m) Executive session (3h 35m)
November 12, 2024 Business meeting (1h 26m) Executive session (1h 58m)
October 8, 2024 Business meeting (1h 13m)
September 26, 2024 UT Community Improvement Corporation (7 minutes)
September 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 38m) Executive session (1h 23m)
August 20, 2024 UT Community Improvement Corporation (7 minutes)
August 20, 2024 Business meeting (1h 35m)
July 9, 2024 Business meeting (1h 18m)
June 11, 2024 Business meeting (2h 28m) Executive session (1h 50m)
May 7, 2024 Business meeting (3h 1m)
April 23, 2024 Work session: Discussed DORAs and Vietnam a Traveling Wall Event (52m)
April 9, 2024 Business meeting (1h 29m) Executive session (46m)
March 12, 2024 Business meeting (3h 39m) Executive session (41m) This was the Terrace Ridge case.
February 27, 2024 Business meeting (2h 17m) Executive session (1h 24m)
February 23, 2024 Special meeting (2m) Executive session to interview Fire Chief candidates (4h 8m)
February 5, 2024 Special meeting (1m)

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.

April 4, 2025
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Oasis beginning at 6 PM. Keynote: Vivek Ramaswamy. Buy tickets here: https://gopclermont.org/lincoln-reagan/

April 7, 2025
Clermont County Township Assn meeting in Goshen at 6:30 PM.

April 7, 2025
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

April 8, 2025
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

April 9, 2025
Salute to Leaders at the Oasis beginning at 5:30 PM.

April 14, 2025
Clermont Raised Right PAC meeting at 1305 SR 28, Loveland 45140 at 7 PM.

April 16, 2025
Clermont County Republican Party meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7PM.

April 21, 2025
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6:30 – 7:45 PM.

April 24, 2025 – April 26
Spring Junk Days (Thursday & Friday 7am-5pm / Saturday 8am-3pm). The drop off location is located at 4312 Gleneste-Withamsville Road.

May 6, 2025
Election Day: 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
West Clermont School District combined property tax and earned income tax levy.
State Issue 2 – $2.5 billion Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment.
Argument in Support of Issue 2.
Argument in Opposition to Issue 2.

Video Central

Don’t Walk, RUN! Associated Press Files Lawsuit Against The White House!! (12 minutes)
The SHOCKING Truth Behind Ohio’s May Primary Ballot (7 minutes)
Glenn Beck’s AI Tutorial So YOU Can Keep Your Job (15 minutes)
Watch Full Video: Elon Musk And DOGE Team Interview With FNC’s Bret Baier (31 minutes)
Tom Z

BeckerGOP YouTube Channel Archives

Presentations and discussions at the Union Township Trustee meetings

Concealed Carry Part 1 – January 11, 2022 (9 minutes)
Concealed Carry Part 2 – February 8, 2022 (12 minutes)
Union Township Debt Presentation – March 8, 2022 (10 minutes) Slides
Union Township Property Tax Distributions – April 12, 2022 (7 minutes) Slides
Union Township 2021 Financials – May 10, 2022 (14 minutes) Slides
Union Township 2021 Expenses Deep Dive – June 14, 2022 (14 minutes) Slides
Union Township First Half 2022 Financials – July 12, 2022 (13 minutes) Slides
Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) – July 12, 2022 (10 minutes)
UT Concert Series – August 9, 2022 (5 minutes)
Natural Gas Aggregation Discussion – September 13, 2022 (9 minutes)
Cost of 2022 Concert Series and Fireworks – September 13, 2022 (14 minutes)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Board of Trustees Discussion (38 minutes)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Public and Board of Trustees Discussion (100 minutes)
Medical Marijuana Six Month Moratorium (12 minutes)
Board Discussion: Meeting Rules (36 minutes)

Recent Videos Introducing The Becker Report

March 2025 (9 minutes)
February 2025 (6 minutes)
January 2025 (8 minutes)
December 2024 (8 minutes)
November 2024 (4 minutes)
October 2024 (6 minutes)
September 2024 (11 minutes)
August 2024 (6 minutes)
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June 2024 (5 minutes)
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March 2024 (4 minutes)

Becker – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021).
“[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020).
“Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019).
Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018).
“Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017).
“Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015).
Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015).
“GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014).
“Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014).
Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).

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