November 22 2024

The Becker Report – November 2024

Beckerisms

Trump Wins!!!

Sanity has prevailed.

Congratulations to our Republican slate of candidates including Moreno for US Senate; Deters, Hawkins, and Shanahan for Ohio Supreme Court. And of course, Trump for President.

The fight to restore normalcy has begun.
Speaker Johnson Protects Women-Only Spaces in U.S. Capitol. It Should Never Have Been Necessary.

For anybody who doesn’t know my well-established record on this issue, let me be unequivocally clear. A man is a man, and a woman is a woman. And a man cannot become a woman.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson (11/20/2024)

The woke war against normalcy continues
Jaguar Rebranded: The Woke War against Normal

It’s interesting to note that the left-wingers are calling people who are opposed to men flopping around in women’s locker rooms as hateful and bigoted.

Union Township Update

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

November 28 – Happy Thanksgiving! As you would expect, Union Township Offices will be closed.
November 29 – Union Township Offices will be closed.
December 23 – UT Police and Fire Departments will be escorting Santa Claus throughout the Township beginning at 8 AM and running throughout the day. Stay connected with the Township for more information as the event date approaches.
December 25 – Merry Christmas! As you would expect, Union Township Offices will be closed.
December 26 – January 31, 2025 – Christmas Tree Recycling at the Services Department Garage at 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road.
January 1, 2025 – Happy New Year! As you would expect, Union Township Offices will be closed.

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

Editorial from the 11/21/2024 edition of The Clermont Sun

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 picked up trash since October:
November 16, 2024 – Both sides of 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. There is always something there and sometimes a lot.
November 9, 2024 – Both sides of Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek. This was a 4-hour job.
November 2, 2024 – Both sides of Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek. This was a 5-hour job netting two large garbage bags full and other various debris that was too large for the bags.
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.”
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 now received a permit application and the review is nearing completion. Issuance is imminent. 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.”
Construction of the 242 dwelling unit Westmont Apartment project and the 268 dwelling unit first phase of the 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, By Golly’s Bar & Grill, and more. Well, I guess that is “the works.” This project is being “reset” and will change moving forward—as Bad Tom Smith Brewing is out (and may change further).
Starbucks is “brewing” plans to potentially raze the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton. The Township has issued the permit for the new store and they are just waiting on the county for their permit approvals at the Building Department.
New construction has begun at the Wyler Empire on SR32. 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. The owner reports that they expect to be open in December of 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 is complete and ground preparation has begun and construction is expected to be complete early next year.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. We have completed an initial zoning permit review, and we have received revised plan submittals addressing comments. 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. As of this week, it appears that some site mobilization activities are beginning.
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 expect to receive plans in the near future to advance the project.
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

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)
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.

November 28
Happy Thanksgiving!

December 9
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6 PM.

December 10
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

December 25
Merry Christmas!

January 1, 2025
Happy New Year!

Video Central

Don’t Walk, RUN! Joe Biden Calls Trump Supporters ‘Garbage’; Hilarity Ensues! (12 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Joe Biden Insults Half The Country; Violates Federal Law in the Process; Trump Trolls Kamala, BIGLY! (15 minutes)
Joe Rogan Experience #2221 – JD Vance (3 hours, 17 minutes) Language warning.
PragerU: Gerald Ford: Healing a Divided Country (6 minutes)
Bill Whittle – Garbage In / Garbage Out (16 minutes)
Keep America Beautiful – (Crying-Indian) – 70s PSA Commercial (1 minute)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Resident Biden and Cackling Kamala Concede the Election to the Bad Orange Man! (8 minutes)
PragerU: The Torah Part II: Cain & Abel to Joseph (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Why Kamala Harris Lost The Election: The Definitive Analysis (21 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)

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Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015).
“GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014).
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