July 30 2024

The Becker Report – July 2024

Beckerisms

President Biden announces his unconditional surrender to Donald J. Trump

After Biden’s unconditional surrender in Afghanistan, I’m beginning to see a pattern here.

Biden or Harris?

Back in the day when Joe Biden had more than half a brain, he was a relatively moderate Democrat. He had to completely sell out to the left-wing to become their nominee for president. Conversely, Harris is an authentic left-winger. No convincing is necessary. She embraces and is all-in for the left-wing’s insane extremist agenda.

Vice President Harris accepts the coronation to run for president

Her top issue is the right-to-kill, through the ninth month of pregnancy, for any reason or no reason. She believes that every male and female “birthing person” is entitled to bodily autonomy. It is unclear if she supports prostitution and illicit drug abuse. If she doesn’t, why not?
Her other agenda items include gun control and making it easier to illegally rig elections.
What about oil exploration and production? Larry Kudlow has the answer.

According to Gary Bauer’s End of Day Report (7/23/2024):

Harris is an extremely left-wing San Francisco Democrat. In the Senate, she was ranked as the most liberal senator – more Marxist than Bernie Sanders!
Harris co-sponsored the socialized healthcare scheme, Medicare For All.
She endorsed the radical Green New Deal.
Harris co-sponsored legislation calling for reparations for slavery.
She compared ICE agents to KKK terrorists, and viciously smeared our Border Patrol agents.
She also supports giving free healthcare to illegal aliens.
Harris had a 100% pro-abortion voting record with Planned Parenthood and has led the Biden administration’s efforts to ensure there are as many abortions as possible.
Harris immediately accepted Jussie Smollett’s absurd claim that he was attacked on the streets of Chicago at 3:00 AM in subfreezing temperatures by Trump supporters.
She supported a fund that bailed out the rioters who were destroying businesses in Minneapolis.
Harris has undermined Israel in its war against Hamas.

Harris Failure Friday: Kamala Failing To Rewrite History

Border Czar? Rewriting history
And this: Border Czar Kamala Harris is responsible for the border crisis.

SCOTUS Rules for Limited Presidential Immunity

President Biden protected from criminal charges including crimes against humanity.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor believes that President Biden could have legally ordered Donald Trump’s attempted assassination. But, did he?

According to Joe Biden “the Supreme Court has just ruled that there are virtually no limits on the power of the presidency” and “a president is now above the law.” Well, the Clintons always thought that.
Only The Hague can get Biden now.

Project 2025

What is it and why are the left-wingers horrified?

Its policy recommendations are as follows:

Secure the Border
Unleash American Energy
De-Weaponize the Federal Government and Dismantle the Deep State
Improve Education

Well, that explains it. More information is here.

Union Township Update

More than $100M of development going up at Eastgate’s Ivy Pointe Commerce Park | Going Up

The story is here: cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/07/10/union-township-development-projects-near-eastgate-mall/73771900007/

A major, mixed-use development project in the “Works” in Union Township

The story is here: local12.com/news/local/clermont-county-nears-approval-for-major-mixed-use-development-restaurants-retail-stores-theater-movies-entertainment-built-commission-zoning-construction-project#

2024 UT Concert Schedule

The last 2024 concert will be the Bronson Arroyo Band on August 2 beginning at 7 PM. Start with happy hour at Jungle Jim’s or RJ Cinema Distillery and Taproom and walk through the new wooded path to the Civic Center Amphitheater or come early and enjoy the Farmers Market.
Union Township Civic Center campus activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the Farmers Market. Community members are encouraged to explore over twenty vendors at the Farmers Market featuring produce, poultry, baked goods, plants, dog treats, and more.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., food trucks will be available through 9:00 p.m.
Live entertainment will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the 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.

More information on the concerts is here: UTClermont.gov/223/Summer-Concerts
The 2024 Union Township Farmer’s Market vendor information is here: UTClermont.gov/226/Farmers-Market

Upcoming UT Sponsored Events

August 2 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
August 2 – Bronson Arroyo Band beginning at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center.
August 8 – Police Night Out at Veterans Park at 6 PM.
August 9 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
August 16 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
August 17 – Pickleball Tournament beginning at 8 AM. More information is here: UTClermont.gov/300/Pickleball-Summer-Slam
August 20 – Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
August 23 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

Need a job?

Police, Fire/EMS, and Service Department 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 Brad Wenstrup’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 every Friday from 4 -7 PM through September 27 (excluding July 5 and August 30)
West Clermont School’s administrative office
Senior Services office
Friendly people who serve the public with a smile

Call 513-752-1741 or visit UTClermont.gov for more information

2024 Union Township Trustees Meeting Video

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)
January 9, 2024 Business meeting (2h 16m)
January 2, 2024 Reorganization meeting (53m)

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

Garage Golf is open for business on the corner of Clough Pike and Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road. The dimples are everywhere.
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. This project is beginning to look like a 2025 completion.
Mercy Health urgent care center is under construction in the Jungle Jim’s parking lot in front of LaRosa’s. They’ll soon be repairing “broken” bones, skin, and more.
Children’s Hospital is under construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL. Our concerns have been “healed.”
Wawa will be taking over the old Mt. Carmel Kroger location. Rah-rah to Wawa for taking over a shuttered business. Demolition has begun and completion is expected early next year.
Alfaa will be building on an empty lot on the corner of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Blvd. 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.
The old Valero on the corner of Ohio Pike and Bennett Road is under new ownership. They will be tearing down the old building and constructing a new convenience and wine store. The previous condition of the property was certainly something to whine about.
The Home2 Suites is expected to open in August. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that it is expected to open soon.
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? Construction is expected to begin in this summer with completion in late 2024 or early 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.
Kroger has “crushing” plans to demolish Sears and build a new 123,722 square foot Kroger Marketplace store detached from the mall. The store will include a Starbucks, drive through pharmacy, expanded deli, expanded bakery, a Murray Cheese section, sushi, expanded adult beverage section, apparel, home goods, expanded grocery section, and a Kroger fuel center with 18 fuel pumps. The fuel will be on the recently shuttered Wendy’s side of the parking lot. The northeast side of the store will have a parking area for on-line pickup. The current Kroger store on Eastgate Boulevard will likely close in coordination with opening the new Kroger Marketplace store. All plans are currently on hold pending litigation with the owner of the Eastgate Mall.

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.
August 2
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

August 2
Bronson Arroyo Band concert at the UT Civic Center amphitheater at 7 PM.

August 5
Union Township Republican Party meeting at HQ in Batavia at 6 PM.

August 5
Clermont County GOP meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7 PM.

August 8
Police Night Out at Veterans Park at 6 PM.

August 9
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

August 12
AMT meeting at UT library at 6:30 PM

August 15
Clermont County Township Assn meeting at the UT Civic Center at 6 PM.

August 16
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

August 17
Pickleball Tournament beginning at 8 AM.

August 20
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

August 21
Clermont County GOP meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7 PM.

August 23
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

August 27
Union Township Trustees Work Session (if needed) at 6 PM.

Video Central

Don’t Walk, RUN! The Trump/Biden Debate: An Analysis (15 minutes)
PragerU: Lying Liars (5 minutes)
Bill Whittle: Your Right Angle, Three-in-One, Debata-Replaca-Palooza! (56 minutes)
Art Laffer: This is how Trump can jump-start the economy (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! EXCUSES, EXCUSES, EXCUSES: Biden’s Post-Debate Interview (16 minutes)
Erick Erickson: Donald Trump Is The Luckiest Man Alive (12 minutes)
Erick Erickson: Why Both Sides Have Jumped To Trump-Assassination Conspiracies (11 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! FIGHT! FIGHT!! FIGHT!!! (14 minutes)
LARRY KUDLOW: Kamala Harris is a spender, a taxer and a regulator (5 minutes)
Donald J. Trump: Warning (2 minutes)
LARRY KUDLOW: Kamala Harris would likely continue the war against fossil fuels if elected (4 minutes)
Tom Z

Full length movies
2,000 Mules 1h 26m
Let My People Go (2h 17m)

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)

The Becker Report Videos

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Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015).
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