October 29 2024

The Becker Report – October 2024

John Becker The Becker Report

Beckerisms

Vote for Trump

Return to prosperity and world peace.

Or vote for Harris and continue the last four years.

The McDonald’s Factor

Trump = McWinner

Harris = McLoser

Trump pulled off what has become known as one of the greatest political stunts in American history.
Why can’t Harris recall any details of where she allegedly worked? This was a major unforced error that Trump capitalized on.
I worked in a restaurant when I was 15 years old in 1976. I recall many details such as the name of the restaurant, owner, floor layout, etc. I can provide details of multiple jobs that I had in high school and college. And I’m three years older than she is. What’s her problem?

What about Israel?

The college campus protesters supporting the Hamas terrorists and calling for the destruction of Israel (from the river to the sea…) have quieted and largely vanished. What has Harris promised them? Israeli arms Embargo?
Let’s keep in mind that Hamas started the war and Iran’s proxies joined the fight. Israel has the right and the duty to defeat them all.

Ohio’s Issue 1 – Vote NO

Repeals Ohio’s anti-gerrymandering law and requires partisan gerrymandering by unaccountable appointees with unlimited taxpayer funds.
I covered this issue extensively in the September issue.

Republican Slate

Regarding our Republican slate of candidates, many are expected to be close races. Those include Moreno for US Senate; Deters, Hawkins, and Shanahan for Ohio Supreme Court; and Hava Laudon for State Board of Education. And of course, vote for Trump for President.

Union Township Update

Upcoming UT Sponsored Events

October 31 – Halloween from 6 – 8 PM.
November 7 – Flag raising ceremony at Veterans Park at 9 AM.
November 9 – UT Fire Dept. CPR training from 9 AM to 1 PM.
November 10 – UT Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park at 1 PM.
November 12 – Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

Becker Talks Trash

On the electronic signs, Union Township is now advertising “Keep our community clean. Please don’t litter.”
Now that the weather is cooler, I’ve been out picking up roadside trash.
My efforts, as well as the Township messaging, will hopefully bring awareness to the problem and make our community a cleaner place to live, work, and play.
The following is where I picked up trash during October:
October 26, 2024 – Both sides of 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 – Both sides of Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and both sides of 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 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 (seasonal)
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.

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

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.”
Sands Volleyball is also planning to build off of Round Bottom Road near Hamilton Safe. They will be “serving” the public.
Primrose School is planning to build in Ivy Pointe north of Sharefax. It will be a “smart” looking building. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. “Salute.”
The Home2 Suites is open. We can all “sleep well” now.
Construction of the 242 dwelling unit Westmont Apartment project and the 268 dwelling unit Vision Development is ongoing at the old Glen Este High School site. “Dwell” on that.
A new development is approved for the area north of the Echelon apartments on Glen Este – Withamsville Road. Although not finalized, the new businesses appear to include The Works Pizza, Bad Tom Smith Brewing, By Golly’s Bar & Grill, and more. Well, I guess that is “the works.”
Starbucks is “brewing” plans to potentially raze the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton. Their plans are under review.
New construction has begun at the site of the new Wyler Super Store location. They have “shifted into high gear” and are building a used car superstore.
Progress continues at the materials reclamation center off Winding Creek Boulevard, near the Township line. Construction is expected to be completed this year. Is this where I “recycle” a pun?
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. We are waiting for the tenant to complete interior buildout on this, and are waiting for an updated timeline.
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 construction is expected to be complete early next year.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. 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. 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.
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.
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 has been delayed while they finalize their plans.
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.

2024 Union Township Trustees Meeting Video

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

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.
October 31
Halloween from 6 – 8 PM.

November 3
Time change: Fall back at 2 AM.

November 4
UTGOP slate card distribution at the civic center at 7 PM.

November 5
Election Day from 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM.

November 5
GOP victory party at HQ in Batavia at 8 PM.

November 7
Flag raising ceremony at UT Veterans Park at 9 AM.

November 9
UT Fire Dept. CPR training from 9 AM to 1 PM.

November 10
UT Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park at 1 PM.

November 11
Veterans Day.

November 12
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

November 21
Clermont County Township Assn meeting in Williamsburg at 6 PM.

November 28
Thanksgiving Day.

Video Central

Don’t Walk, RUN! DARTH KAMALA: MSNBC Compares Democrats to Star Wars Villains! (11 minutes)
PragerU: Multiculturalism: A Bad Idea (5 minutes)
The Ramsey Show: Can Trump’s Plan Clean Up America’s Financial Mess? (25 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Tim Walz is Tumbling Down! – The Debate Meltdown EXPLAINED (10 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Are the Biden-Harris Jobs Numbers FAKE?! (16 minutes)
PragerU: Israel at War: 1948 (6 minutes)
PragerU: Government: Too Big to Fix? (5 minutes)
Learn More About Issue1 (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Kamala Harris: Hurricane Czar (11 minutes)
UT Fireworks 2024 (<1 minute)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Kamala’s Fox News Interview Was an ABSOLUTE DISASTER!! (14 minutes)
Donald Trump works at McDonald’s while on campaign trail (31 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Kamala Can’t Stop Screeching About The Bad Orange Man! (12 minutes)
Joe Rogan Experience #2219 – Donald Trump (3 hours) Language warning.
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

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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