June 29 2024

The Becker Report – June 2024

Beckerisms

“Guilty”

Donald Trump found “guilty” by kangaroo court, partisan Democrat judge, and Democrat Manhattan jury

Rather than a fair trial, it was a show trial. The whole world watched the miscarriage of justice and lawfare that the Democrats have proven themselves capable of.
The “jury of his peers” was a cross section of liberal Democrats from Manhattan. They were led by a Democrat judge and Democrat prosecutor fulfilling a campaign promise. Really? That was a fair trial?
Considering that the “conviction” was a flagrant theft of justice, it begs the question about the 2020 election. Maybe Trump was right all along. Maybe the 2020 election was stolen from justice. Maybe it really was rigged.
Consider the following links:
Go to DonaldJTrump.com or Click here to donate to the Trump campaign.
The Heritage Foundation Responds to Wrongful Conviction in President Donald J. Trump’s Trial
One of Heritage’s legal experts Hans von Spakovsky appeared on Fox News to comment live on this ridiculous verdict.
‘We’re a Nation in Decline’: Jury Convicts Trump in N.Y. Trial

Trump – Biden Debate

Well, President Biden didn’t wander off or attempt to shake hands with a ghost. Some would call that a win. But his physical and mental frailty was quite evident on stage. Additionally, he needed to get escorted off of the stage by his wife.
Now that the major media can no longer pretend they never knew, they are now reporting it as if it is new news.
These quotes are from Gary Bauer’s End of Day Report (6/28/2024):
“I watched the Biden-Trump debate . . . and it made me weep. I cannot remember a more heartbreaking moment in American presidential campaign politics in my lifetime — precisely because of what it revealed: Joe Biden . . . has no business running for re-election.”
–New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman

“I hope he [Biden] reviews his debate performance . . . and withdraws from the race.”
— New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote.

“I think it was a f***ing disaster. I think it was maybe the worst debate I’ve ever seen in my entire life. . . Joe Biden, in every single way, failed at that debate.”
–Obama speechwriter Jon Faverau

“That was painful. . . He didn’t do well at all. . . He had a test to meet tonight to restore confidence of the country . . . and he failed. . . There is time for this party to figure out a different way forward.”
— CNN commentator Van Jones

The video is here: Biden and Trump in the First 2024 Presidential Debate
The New York Times is extraordinarily incompetent, but at least they got this headline correct: “To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the Race.”
LARRY KUDLOW: Trump’s debate performance last night just changed the course of this entire election
‘The Five’ reacts to Biden’s disaster facing off with Trump
Jesse Watters: History changed last night
Jesse Watters: Biden malfunctioned in real-time
Abortion Extremism, Warfare, and More: Fact-Checking the First 2024 Presidential Debate
Fact-Checking 17 Claims in First Biden-Trump Debate

A final note about CNN

On the topic of exceeding expectations, I expected Trump to be debating both moderators in addition to Biden. To their credit, and despite their on-going and long time hatred of Trump, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash chose to be facilitators, rather than participants, in the debate. Kudos to them for their professionalism.

Union Township Update

2024 UT Concert Schedule

Come enjoy live music on select Fridays throughout 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.

July 19 – 2nd Wind Band
July 26 – Tom the Torpedoes
August 2 – Bronson Arroyo Band

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

July 9 – Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
July 11 – Clepper Park dedication ceremony at 4:00 PM
July 12 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
July 19 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
July 19 – The 2nd Wind Band concert beginning at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center.
July 20 – Pickleball Tournament: Registration begins at 8 AM at Clepper Park. More information is here: UTClermont.gov/300/Pickleball-Summer-Slam
July 26 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
July 26 – Tom the Torpedoes concert beginning at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center.
July 27 – Mad Cap Puppets Performance at the UT Civic Center at 10:30 AM. More information is here: UTClermont.gov/calendar.aspx?eid=801

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

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:

Grocery Outlet is now open and expected to “produce” profits.
PetSuites is now open on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. Their customers have been barking ever since.
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. 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. They expect demolition to begin soon 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.
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.
July 8
AMT meeting at the UT Public Library at 6:30 PM.

July 9
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

July 11
Clepper Park dedication ceremony at 4 PM.

July 12
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

July 17
Union Township Republican Party event at Cherry Grove Lanes at xx PM

July 18
Clermont County GOP meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7 PM.

July 19
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

July 19
The 2nd Wind Band concert beginning at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center.

July 20
Pickleball Tournament: Registration begins at 8 AM at Clepper Park. More information is here: UTClermont.gov/300/Pickleball-Summer-Slam

July 21
Clermont County Fair Parade in Owensville

July 26
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

July 26
Tom the Torpedoes concert beginning at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center.

July 27
Mad Cap Puppets Performance at the UT Civic Center at 10:30 AM

Video Central

Erick Erickson: Where Will the Democrats Go? (3 minutes)
PragerU: Brazil: A Cautionary Tale (6 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Is the Bad Orange Man Going to Prison? (18 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! EVERYTHING IS STUPID!! (13 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! DAZED AND CONFUSED (11 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Attack of the “CHEAP FAKE” VIDEOS! (13 minutes)
PragerU: Why Girls Become Boys (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Fact Checking the LIAR-IN-CHIEF (13 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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“[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).
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