April 29 2024

The Becker Report – April 2024

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Trump Trial

Well, I’ve got to give credit where credit is due. Democrats ran on a platform of going after Trump by any means necessary. They have fulfilled their campaign promises to the point of:

Keeping him pinned down in court and off of the campaign trail.
Imposing a gag order so he can’t defend himself publicly.
Orchestrating a jury pool virtually guaranteed to return a guilty verdict.

In all likelihood, any kangaroo court conviction would get overturned on appeal. However, it might have to go all the way to the US Supreme Court for that to happen.

Hamas and Israel

After the October 6 brutal sneak attack against Israel by Hamas, Israel has been shooting back. While the Hamas terrorists hide behind women and children, they complain about civilian casualties.
While the “innocent civilians” elected Hamas to run Gaza and continue to support them, they blame Israel for the death and destruction that Hamas and the Gazans brought upon themselves. If the people of Gaza want the bloodshed to stop, I have a few suggestions:

Pressure Hamas to release all of the hostages that they haven’t murdered yet and the bodies of the ones that they have raped and killed. (They don’t even provide any lip-service to that end.)
Surrender the Hamas terrorists to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Surrender all offensive weapons.
Elect a new government committed to peace with Israel rather that peace after Israel’s destruction.

Otherwise, Israel will have to continue to root out the Hamas terrorists and perhaps occupy the region to ensure peace. That might actually be the best outcome for the the people of Gaza.

Union Township Update

Union Township was ranked 1st out of municipalities with a population in excess of 50,000 people.

And 9th overall for municipalities with populations in excess of 30,000 people in the annual “Safewise, Safest Cities in Ohio.” Thank you Union Township Police for your continued efforts in upholding a tradition of excellence in Union Township.

2024 UT Concert Schedule

Come enjoy live music on select Fridays throughout June, July and August in Union Township! 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 good, 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.

June 7 – The Whammies
June 14 – The Kevin McCoy Band
July 19 – 2nd Wind Band
July 26 – Tom the Torpedoes
August 2 – Bronson Arroyo Band

More information is here: Summer-Concerts
Or here: https://union-township.oh.us/223/Summer-Concerts

Click here for the 2024 Union Township Farmer’s Market vendor information.
Or here: https://www.union-township.oh.us/226/Farmers-Market

Spring Break in Union Township (1 minute)
Kingdom Productions (2 minutes)
Union Township Board Of Zoning Appeals April 4, 2024 (1h 14m)
You’re On Fire 4:12:2024 (2 minutes)

Upcoming UT Sponsored Events

May 7 – Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
May 11 – Family Movie Night: “Trolls Band Together” at Veterans Park at dusk.
May 18 – 2nd Annual Catch & Release at Clepper Park. Registration begins at 9 AM.

Need a job?

Post Office Clerk, Planner, police and fire/EMS jobs are available. Send resume to Cory Wright CWright@union-township.oh.us

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 during the summer and early fall
West Clermont School’s administrative office
Senior Services office
Friendly people who serve the public with a smile

Call 513-752-1741 or visit www.union-township.oh.us for more information

2024 Union Township Trustees Meeting Video

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:

Outback Steakhouse is “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. It will seat 187, have a drive through for pickup, and is expected to open in mid-May. The “stakes” could be high and profits are expected to “sizzle.”
Grocery Outlet is constructing a new store in the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond location in the Eastgate Pavilion near Best Buy and expect completion in September. They are expecting to “produce” profits.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture. The overpass construction is delaying their start date. The earliest will be spring with completion seven months later.
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.
i love noods: noodles, dim sum, and bubble tea will soon be open in the Jungle Jim’s shopping center. Who doesn’t love “noods”?
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. They expect demolition to begin in the Spring and completion 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.
A Hilton Hotel has been perpetually under construction near the Hampton Inn and Meijer’s. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that construction has recommenced and 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 late spring or early summer with completion in late 2024.
PetSuites is “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. Construction is nearly complete.
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.

May 2
National Day of Prayer

May 6
Clermont Chamber’s 3rd Annual Legislative Reception at RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom at 4 PM

May 6
Union Township GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

May 7
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

May 11
Family Movie Night: “Trolls Band Together” at Veterans Park at dusk.

May 13
AMT meeting at the UT Library on GEW Road at 6:30 PM.

May 15
Clermont County GOP meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7 PM.

May 16
Clermont County Township Association meeting in Goshen Twp at 6 PM.

May 18
2nd Annual Catch & Release at Clepper Park. Registration begins at 9 AM.

May 22
41st Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet at the Oasis beginning at 5 PM.

Video Central

Don’t Walk, RUN! Karine RAGE QUITS During Phone Interview With News Reporter!! (11 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! BIDEN’S BRIDGE BLUNDERS: EXPLAINED (7 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Joe Biden and his Caregiver are Interviewed by TV Weatherman… (11 minutes)
CDC Climate Shipwreck (13 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Congressman Blames High Prices/Poor Economy… on Social Media! (12 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! “HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM.” (9 minutes)
State Freedom Caucus Network SFCN Testimonial (5 minutes)
PragerU: Would You Rather Be Colonized by Aztecs or Christians? (5 minutea)
Don’t Walk, RUN! JOE BIDEN VS… CANNIBALS?!? (10 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! “FOUR MORE YEARS. PAUSE.” – The Resident’s Most Ridiculous Gaffe Yet? (3 minutes)
Amazon Truck vs, Mailbox (1 minute)

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

BeckerGOP YouTube Channel

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 Video Archives

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