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May 28 2025

The Becker Report – May 2025

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100 Accomplishments In President Trump’s First 100 Days

From Gary Bauer’s End of Day Special Report 4/29/2025

Vice President J. D. Vance, a strong America First conservative.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, proudly putting America’s interests first.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a financial genius.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, restoring the military’s warrior ethos.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, staunchly committed to the rule of law.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, maximizing America’s resources.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, securing America’s food supply.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a CEO who knows business.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, putting American workers first.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., making America healthy again.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner, a pastor putting the American people first.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, getting America moving again.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright, an energy executive who knows energy.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon, a fierce advocate for school choice.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, putting our heroes first.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, protecting our communities.
DOGE leader Elon Musk, cutting waste, fraud, & abuse
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, taking on the Deep State.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, keeping America safe.
FBI Director Kash Patel, getting criminals off our streets.
Deputy Director Dan Bongino, restoring integrity.
Border Czar Tom Homan, securing the border.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, reining in big government.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, a true friend of Israel.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, taking no prisoners.
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, keeping America’s enemies afraid.
Counterterrorism Director Sebastian Gorka, defeating cartels & jihadis.
Restored U.S.-Israel alliance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Restored U.S. leadership in the world.
Ended Biden’s open borders disaster.
Deployed significant U.S. military assets to secure our border.
Signed the Laken Riley Act into law.
Restarted construction of the border wall.
Imposed serious tariffs & aggressively confronted communist China.
Secured the release of more than 25 American hostages.
Cut funding to Planned Parenthood.
Issued order banning taxpayer funding of overseas abortions.
Stopped funding the pro-abortion United Nations Population Fund.
Shut down government website promoting abortion.
Withdrew the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
Withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord.
Created White House Faith Office & task force to fight anti-Christian bias.
Shut down left-wing advocacy from USAID.
Initiated closure of the Department of Education & fired half its bureaucrats.
Signed executive order protecting free speech & ending censorship.
Signed order banning divisive DEI programs.
Signed order recognizing only two genders – male & female.
Signed order protecting children from transgender experiments.
Signed order protecting women’s sports from sick men.
Signed order promoting American energy independence.
Signed order expanding American rare earth mineral mining.
Signed orders reversing Biden-era radical environmental rules.
Signed order declaring violent foreign gangs as terrorist organizations.
Signed order requiring stricter vetting of immigrants.
Signed order banning birth-right citizenship for illegal alien children.
Signed order reinstating Remain In Mexico policy for illegal aliens.
Signed order ensuring illegal aliens do not get Social Security benefits.
Signed order reinstating federal death penalty.
Signed order revoking security clearances of Hunter Biden laptop deniers.
Signed order revoking security clearances from Joe Biden & Kamala Harrs.
Signed order establishing an America First trade policy.
Signed order requiring strict review of new regulations.
Signed order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Signed order lifting restrictions on coal production.
Signed order to begin relocating federal agencies out of Washington, D.C.
Signed order declaring English America’s official language.
Signed order declassifying JFK, RFK, & MLK assassination records.
Signed order declassifying Russia collusion hoax records.
Signed order declaring transgenderism incompatible with military service.
Signed order to investigate left-wing fundraising platform ActBlue.
Signed order to lower costs of prescription drugs.
Signed order requiring citizenship to vote & no ballots after Election Day.
Ended communist China’s control of the Panama Canal.
Shut down Biden illegal immigration app; made it a self-deportation app.
Purged “climate change” alarmism from the Pentagon & other agencies.
Succeeded in getting NATO nations to significantly boost defense spending.
Reimposed “maximum pressure” sanctions on the radical Iranian regime.
Pardoned January 6th defendants.
Pardoned pro-life activists.
Restarted large-scale ICE immigration enforcement actions.
Reestablished office to assist the victims of criminal illegal aliens.
Prioritized conservative media in the White House Briefing Room.
Revoked student visas of pro-Hamas sympathizers.
Purged Deep State activists CIA, FBI & the Department of Justice.
Purged the leftist leadership at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Cut off federal funding from left-wing universities for tolerating antisemitism.
SoftBank, OpenAI & Oracle are investing $500 billion in the U.S.
Apple is investing $500 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
NVIDIA is investing $500 billion in U.S.-based AI infrastructure.
IBM is investing $150 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
Taiwan Semiconductor is investing $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
Johnson & Johnson is investing $55 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
Roche is investing $50 billion in U.S. drug production.
Eli Lilly is investing $27 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
ADQ is investing $25 billion in U.S. data centers
Novartis is investing $23 billion in U.S. drug production.
Hyundai is investing $21 billion in U.S. car production.
DAMAC Properties is investing $20 billion in U.S. data centers.
CMA CGM is investing $20 billion in U.S. shipping & logistics.
Eliminated 134,000 federal jobs with 148,000 additional planned cuts.

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Update

Click here to follow DOGE’s latest work.
Click here to see the live tracker and see the current amount saved. The last time I checked the “official” amount of tax dollars saved is $170 billion. The savings is rapidly increasing.

Union Township Update

Business, Roads, and Aggregation Update

youtube.com/watch?v=wNSgtQRKf9E&t=620s (14 minutes)
The above is a video clip from the May 13, 2025 Union Township Trustees meeting. The full meeting video is here: youtube.com/watch?v=xQqOpFKbmvU&t=224s
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) electric aggregation permanent opt-out is here: puco.ohio.gov/utilities/electricity/resources/electric-do-not-aggregate-list or call (800) 686-7826.
Energy Choice Ohio Apples to Apples website is here: energychoice.ohio.gov
File a complaint here: puco.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint?CaseNo=86-1391 or call (800) 686-7826.

Spending Priorities: Am I wrong?

Watch this video and tell me: youtu.be/yYSukBJ0NE4 (5 minutes)

Need anything?

If you are a resident or stake holder in Union Township, Clermont County and need anything from your local government, call me at 513-753-6440. That’s my home landline. (Do not text.) Feel free to call 24/7 or email me at John@BeckerGOP.com. Video is here: youtu.be/k_f7nrU7zbg (2 minutes)

Need a pothole filled?

Click here to report it: UTclermont.gov/forms.aspx?fid=82

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

June 6, 2025 – Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
June 6, 2025 – The Bronson Arroyo Band at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center amphitheater.
June 10, 2025 – Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
June 13, 2025 – Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
June 13, 2025 – HiFi Honey concert at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center amphitheater.
June 20, 2025 – Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
June 25, 2025 – Union Township Zoning Commission meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.
June 27, 2025 – Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
June 28, 2025 – Madcap Puppets – Fantastic Fairy Tales at 10 AM at the UT Civic Center amphitheater.

Union Township Farmers Market

Fridays from June 6, 2025 through September 5, 2025, excluding Friday, July 4, 2025 in the Civic Center parking lot from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The Union Township Farmers Market is located on the Civic Center campus and promotes local food and products while continuing to build a healthy community where we work and live. The Township’s Farmers Market supports the local economy, increases marketing opportunities for farmers and small businesses, provides access to an assortment of locally sourced products, and increases access to healthy, affordable fresh food.
Participation in the market is for farmers, ranchers and growers who sell what they grow, raise or produce on their farm, and for local producers who make products featuring agricultural foods from the region. The Township is now accepting vendor applications for all farmers, ranchers, growers and local producers. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 25, 2025. Union Township does not charge a fee to participate in the Union Township Farmers Market.
Apply here: UTclermont.gov/FormCenter/General-Forms-4/Farmers-Market-Vendor-Application-2025-98

Union Township Concert Series

Union Township is excited to announce that Summer Concerts kick off on Friday, June 6th!
Come enjoy live music on select Fridays throughout June, July and August in Union Township! Union Township Civic Center campus activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the Farmers Market. Community members are encouraged to explore vendors at the Farmers Market featuring produce, poultry, beef, baked goods, plants, honey, dog treats, and more.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., food trucks and a beverage stand, serving adult and non-alcoholic beverages, will be available through 9:00 p.m. Adult beverages not bought on site are not permitted.
Live entertainment will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center 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 6, 2025 – The Bronson Arroyo Band concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. The Bronson Arroyo Band paying tribute to the likes of Pearl Jam, Oasis, Tom Petty, The Lumineers, Nirvana, The Beatles, David Bowie and more.
June 13, 2025 – HiFi Honey concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. Top 40 Variety Cover Band.
July 18, 2025 – Michelle Robinson Band concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. Ohio Based/Nashville Recording.
July 25, 2025 – Tom the Torpedoes: A Tom Petty Tribute at the Civic Center amphitheater.
August 1, 2025 – The Whammies concert at the Civic Center amphitheater. Dance and new wave hits from the 80’s.

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

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’ve been picking up trash (servant leadership):
May 10, 2025 – All of Shephard Road from Tealtown to the end. Rumpke Road from Fox Creek to Old SR 74. Proceeded down to the creek on Old SR 74 and then up to Eastgate Blvd. and did all four corners there.
April 12, 2025 – Part of Shephard Road until my trash grabber broke.
March 22, 2025 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and Old SR 74 from just east of the creek to Eastgate Blvd.
December 21, 2024 – Eastgate Boulevard from SR 32 to Aicholtz Road. Top of the exit ramp from eastbound SR 32 to Eastgate Blvd. Top of the entrance ramp from northbound Eastgate Boulevard to eastbound SR 32. Old SR 74 from Eastgate Boulevard to the creek east of Rumpke Rd. Rumpke Road from Tall Trees Drive to Old SR 74.
December 14, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between SR 32 and Clepper Lane. (I’ve now done all of Bach Buxton from SR 32 to Clough Pike.) Also, the area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74.
December 7, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Mt. Carmel Christian Church to Clough Pike. Also stopped to pick up “large litter” along a different section of Bach Buxton Road as well as the Eastgate Boulevard overpass. Additionally, I did an expanded area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74. It included the lower portion of Rumpke Road and Old SR 74 from the creek to the Public Storage building.
November 16, 2024 – 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.
November 9, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek.
November 2, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek.
October 26, 2024 – 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 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and 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 David Taylor’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
Cincinnati Metro Park-n-Ride

For more information, call 513-752-1741 or visit UTClermont.gov.

Roads Update

Round Bottom Road bridge is complete and the road is open.
Glen Este Withamsville Road overpass at SR 32 is expected to be open by Christmas.
Intersection in front of Meijer’s and the library on GEW Road is expected to open the first week of June.

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

Skechers, offering shoes and apparel, is now open next to Kroger on Eastgate Blvd.
Clean Eatz is slated to open in the old Highway 55 location.
In Mt. Carmel, the new Pigskins Bar & Grill, at 455 Old SR 74, is expected to be open for business sometime between June-July.
Deeper Roots, a massage, yoga, and meditation center, will be opening soon at 778 Old SR 74.
The old Laszlo’s location in Withamsville will become David’s Kitchen & Bar. It is expected to open within a few months.
The Cove, a 16,000 square-foot mixed-use commercial center adjacent to the roundabout at Eastgate Blvd. and Ferguson Drive. A zoning permit has been issued. The proposed building is intended to house retail space on the first floor, as well as a drive-thru area for a restaurant or coffee shop (on the west side of the building)—with office space planned for the second floor.
Grace & Gather, and social club for young children (primarily elementary school age) and families, will occupy the former daycare and educational facility at 4132 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road.
Rumpke is ready to 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.
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.
Primrose School is planning to build in Ivy Pointe north of Sharefax Credit Union. The Township has issued the zoning permit and they are in process at Clermont County Permit Central. Site work and construction activity is expected within the next 2-3 months. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within the Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. They expect to complete construction in the Fall of 2025.
The old Glen Este High School site (approved by a prior Board of Trustees) consists of four projects either completed or under construction. When complete, about 1,150 units will be available.
Starbucks construction and site work is nearly completed at the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton.
Panda Express has begun construction activities next to the Union Township library.
Children’s Hospital is under construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL and is expected to be fully open by the end of this summer.
Wawa construction is in progress and is expected to be complete in the Fall of this year.
McDonald’s has begun construction next to Wawa and is also expected to be complete in the Fall of this year.
Alfaa purchased and submitted plans to build on an empty lot on the corner of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Blvd. UT has issued the zoning permit. Site work and construction activity is expected within the next 2-3 months.
A small strip mall is coming to the corner of SR 32 and Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road on Yates Lane. A zoning permit has been issued. No start date has been announced. Site preparation activities have begun.
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.
Honda East will be expanding their operations in Cherry Grove. The Township Zoning Permit has been issued and site work has begun—with major construction anticipated to start this summer.
The Kroger Marketplace slated to replace the old Sears store is on hold pending litigation with the owner of the Eastgate Mall.

Recent Union Township Trustees Meeting Videos

May 19, 2025 Community Improvement Corporation – UTCIC (16 minutes)
May 13, 2025 Business meeting (2h 41m)
April 8, 2025 Business meeting (2h 26m) Executive session (51m)
March 11, 2025 Business meeting (1h 24m)
February 25, 2025 Business meeting (4h 29m) Executive session (45m)
January 14, 2025 Business meeting (3h 51m)
January 2, 2025 Reorganization meeting (19m)
December 31, 2024 Special meeting (2m)
December 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 10m) Executive session (3h 35m)
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)

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.

June 2, 2025
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

June 6, 2025
Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

June 6, 2025
The Bronson Arroyo Band at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center amphitheater.

June 10, 2025
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

June 13, 2025
Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

June 13, 2025
HiFi Honey concert at 7 PM at the UT Civic Center amphitheater.

June 16, 2025
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6:30 – 7:45 PM.

June 18, 2025
Clermont Raised Right PAC meeting at 5:30 PM at 350 E. Main, Batavia.

June 18, 2025
Clermont County Republican Party meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7 PM.

June 20, 2025
Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

June 27, 2025
Farmers Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

June 28, 2025
Madcap Puppets – Fantastic Fairy Tales at 10 AM at the UT Civic Center amphitheater.

Video Central

John Becker – Am I wrong about spending priorities? (5 minutes)
John Becker – Need anything? (2 minutes)
John Becker – Business, Roads, and Aggregation Update (14 minutes)
PragerU – The Cult of Death (6 minutes)
PragerU – Marbury v. Madison: How Much Power Does the Supreme Court Have? (6 minutes)
PragerU – McCulloch v. Maryland: The Birth of Big Government (6 minutes)
PragerU – What Is Birthright Citizenship? (6 minutes)
Tom Z

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)

Recent Videos Introducing The Becker Report

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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).
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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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April 28 2025

The Becker Report – April 2025

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Ron Hood

RIP

On April 19, former State Representative Ron Hood unexpectedly passed away. He and I served in the Ohio General Assembly together and collaborated on multiple pieces of legislation..
Ron was a friend and a mentor. He will be forever remembered as one of Ohio’s greatest and most conservative legislators.
Ron was only 55 years old. He left behind five children. Four are under 18. Their mother died of cancer a few years ago.
Most important of all, Ron was a committed Christian. RIP, Ron Hood.

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Update

Click here to follow DOGE’s latest work.
Click here to see the live tracker and see the current amount saved. The last time I checked the “official” amount of tax dollars saved is $160 billion. The savings is rapidly increasing.
Watch Full Video: Elon Musk And DOGE Team Interview With FNC’s Bret Baier (31 minutes)

Who is Kilmar Garcia?

Citizen of El Salvador and deported illegal alien

The following is an excerpt from Gary Bauer’s End of Day Report (4/24/2025)

The “Maryland Man”
There is more news on the “Maryland man,” aka Kilmar Garcia, who is now the Left’s patron saint of open borders.
When Tennessee Highway Patrol officers stopped him and found eight people in the van he was driving, the officers knew something was up. They suspected human trafficking, but Biden’s FBI told the officers to release them, which they did.
We just learned that the van Garcia was driving was owned by a convicted human trafficker, an illegal alien sentenced to prison in 2020.
So, just to recap:
• Garcia had restraining orders against him for beating his wife.
• Two courts determined he was a member of MS-13.
• He was stopped while trafficking human beings in a van owned by a convicted human smuggler.
How could anyone possibly be against this “Maryland man”? (Yes, I’m being sarcastic.)
He’s like the “California man” who murdered 13-year-old Omar Hernandez. Or the “Georgia man” who murdered Laken Riley. Or the other “Maryland man” who was just arrested for murdering his girlfriend. Of course, they are all illegal aliens.
But in a ludicrous attempt to disguise that fact, Democrats and their media allies are referring to them as if they were constituents and state residents. Democrats probably assume that they’re voters, too. They’re certainly treating them that way!
I’m not exaggerating. In 318 reports in recent weeks, CNN and MSNBC referred to Garcia as a “Maryland man” more than 500 times, while referring to his illegal status only 32 times.
The point of this propaganda is to scare you into thinking that you or any other citizen could be the next person to be detained and deported. It’s dishonest, and it’s demagoguery!

May 6, 2025 Election Ballot Issues:

State Ballot Issue 2

Due to renumbering, there is no Issue 1.
If approved, Issue 2 authorizes $2.5 billion in additional public debt over 10 years. The purpose is for infrastructure capital improvements.
Argument in Support of Issue 2.
Argument in Opposition to Issue 2.

Proposed Income Tax and Bond Issue for the West Clermont School District.

This is the other ballot issue for your consideration. It has two components:

It imposes a 0.25 percent earnings tax (income tax on earned income) on all residents (without reciprocity) in the West Clermont School District for 30 years. Social Security, pensions, interest, and dividends are not “earned income.”
Furthermore, it imposes a 1.77 mills additional property tax.

The Union Township Republican Party has endorsed a NO vote on this issue.

Union Township Update

Electric Aggregation

For those of you getting notifications from Duke regarding your electric generation provider, the current aggregation rate expires in May. At the time renewal was due, we could not get a price that was better than Duke’s. That’s why you’re going back to Duke.
However, since then, we have penned a new aggregation agreement that is slightly better than Duke’s. Therefore, you’ll get another letter switching you again, unless you opt out. The new rate is 9.19¢ per kWh with Dynegy, starting with the June 2025 bill and continuing through June 2026. The rate is fixed and with no cancellation fee.
Sorry for the confusion.
More information is here: utclermont.gov/170/Energy-Aggregation
If you wish to permanently opt-out of electric aggregation, click here: community.puco.ohio.gov/p/s/electric-do-not-aggregate-form or call (800) 686-PUCO (7826).
If you wish to manage your own provider, click here to get started: EnergyChoice.Ohio.gov

Spending Priorities: Am I wrong?

Watch this video and tell me: youtu.be/yYSukBJ0NE4 (5 minutes)

Need anything?

Need a pothole filled?

Click here to report it: UTclermont.gov/forms.aspx?fid=82

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

May 3, 2025 – Family Movie Night (The Wild Robot) at dusk at Veterans Memorial Park.
May 10, 2025 – Bike Safety Event from 10:00 AM to noon at the Civic Center Campus.
May 13, 2025 – Trustees Meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
May 17, 2025 – Family Fishing Event at Clepper Park.
May 17, 2025 – CPR/AED Training from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Civic Center Queen City Room.

Union Township Farmers Market

Fridays from June 6, 2025 through September 5, 2025, excluding Friday, July 4, 2025 in the Civic Center parking lot from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Union Township Concert Series

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

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’ve been picking up trash (servant leadership):
April 12, 2025 – Part of Shephard Road until my trash grabber broke.
March 22, 2025 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and Old SR 74 from just east of the creek to Eastgate Blvd.
December 21, 2024 – Eastgate Boulevard from SR 32 to Aicholtz Road. Top of the exit ramp from eastbound SR 32 to Eastgate Blvd. Top of the entrance ramp from northbound Eastgate Boulevard to eastbound SR 32. Old SR 74 from Eastgate Boulevard to the creek east of Rumpke Rd. Rumpke Road from Tall Trees Drive to Old SR 74.
December 14, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between SR 32 and Clepper Lane. (I’ve now done all of Bach Buxton from SR 32 to Clough Pike.) Also, the area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74.
December 7, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Mt. Carmel Christian Church to Clough Pike. Also stopped to pick up “large litter” along a different section of Bach Buxton Road as well as the Eastgate Boulevard overpass. Additionally, I did an expanded area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74. It included the lower portion of Rumpke Road and Old SR 74 from the creek to the Public Storage building.
November 16, 2024 – 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.
November 9, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek.
November 2, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek.
October 26, 2024 – 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 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and 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 David Taylor’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
Cincinnati Metro Park-n-Ride

For more information, call 513-752-1741 or visit UTClermont.gov.

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

In Mt. Carmel, the new Pigskins Bar & Grill, at 455 Old SR 74, is expected to be open for business sometime between June-July.
Deeper Roots, a massage, yoga, and meditation center, will be opening soon at 778 Old SR 74.
The old Laszlo’s location in Withamsville will become David’s Kitchen & Bar. It is expected to open within a few months.
The Cove, a 16,000 square-foot mixed-use commercial center adjacent to the roundabout at Eastgate Blvd. and Ferguson Drive, was approved by the Township Trustees in January. The proposed building is intended to house retail space on the first floor, as well as a drive-thru area for a restaurant or coffee shop (on the west side of the building)—with office space planned for the second floor. The project has not yet advanced beyond the initial Trustees zoning plan approval stage.
Grace & Gather, and social club for young children (primarily elementary school age) and families, will occupy the former daycare and educational facility at 4132 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road.
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.
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.
Primrose School is planning to build in Ivy Pointe north of Sharefax Credit Union. The Township has issued the zoning permit and they are in process at Clermont County Permit Central. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within the Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. They expect to complete construction in the Fall of 2025.
The old Glen Este High School site (approved by a prior Board of Trustees) consists of three projects either completed or under construction. When complete, about 1,150 units will be available.
Starbucks construction and site work is nearly completed at the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton.
New construction continues at the Wyler Empire on SR32. They are building a used car superstore.
The Winding Creek recycling operation continues to take shape.
Panda Express has begun construction activities next to the Union Township library.
Children’s Hospital is under construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL and is expected to be fully open by the end of this summer.
Wawa is taking over the old Mt. Carmel Kroger location. Construction is expected to be complete in the Fall of this year.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. The Township has issued the zoning permit and the project is awaiting final County permit approvals.
Alfaa purchased and submitted plans to build on an empty lot on the corner of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Blvd. UT has issued the zoning permit.
A small strip mall is coming to the corner of SR 32 and Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road on Yates Lane. A zoning permit has been issued. No start date has been announced. Site preparation activities have begun.
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.
Honda East will be expanding their operations in Cherry Grove. We received plans for a zoning permit, with the expectation that they will be addressing comments early in 2025.
TQL has completed their expansion.
The Kroger Marketplace slated to replace the old Sears store is on hold pending litigation with the owner of the Eastgate Mall.

Recent Union Township Trustees Meeting Videos

April 8, 2025 Business meeting (2h 26m) Executive session (51m)
March 11, 2025 Business meeting (1h 24m)
February 25, 2025 Business meeting (4h 29m) Executive session (45m)
January 14, 2025 Business meeting (3h 51m)
January 2, 2025 Reorganization meeting (19m)
December 31, 2024 Special meeting (2m)
December 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 10m) Executive session (3h 35m)
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)

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.

May 1, 2025
National Day of Prayer in Batavia beginning at noon.

May 3, 2025
Family Movie Night (The Wild Robot) at Veterans Park beginning at dusk.

May 5, 2025
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

May 6, 2025
Election Day: 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
West Clermont School District combined property tax and earned income tax levy.
State Issue 2 – $2.5 billion Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment.
Argument in Support of Issue 2.
Argument in Opposition to Issue 2.

May 10, 2025
Bike Safety Event from 10:00 AM to noon at the Civic Center Campus.

May 13, 2025
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

May 15, 2025
Clermont County Township Assn meeting in Goshen at 6:30 PM.

May 17, 2025
Family Fishing Event at Clepper Park beginning at 9AM.

May 17, 2025
CPR/AED Training from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Civic Center Queen City Room.

May 19, 2025
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6:30 – 7:45 PM.

May 21, 2025
Clermont County Republican Party meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7PM.

May 21, 2025
Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet at the Oasis beginning at 5:00 PM.

Video Central

John Becker – Am I wrong about spending priorities? (5 minutes)
PragerU – What’s Not to Love about Socialism? (6 minutes)
PragerU – Do Tax Cuts Work? (5 minutes)
PragerU – Renewing the American Covenant (6 minutes)
PragerU – Should You Homeschool? (5 minutes)
Tom Z

BeckerGOP YouTube Channel Archives

Presentations and discussions at the Union Township Trustee meetings

Recent Videos Introducing The Becker Report

April 2025 (16 minutes)
March 2025 (9 minutes)
February 2025 (6 minutes)
January 2025 (8 minutes)
December 2024 (8 minutes)
November 2024 (4 minutes)
October 2024 (6 minutes)
September 2024 (11 minutes)
August 2024 (6 minutes)
July 2024 (6 minutes)
June 2024 (5 minutes)
May 2024 (11 minutes)
April 2024 (6 minutes)
March 2024 (4 minutes)

Becker – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
Pro-Life (42 seconds)	Creation Science and Evolution (42 sec.)
State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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March 29 2025

The Becker Report – March 2025

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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Update

Click here to follow DOGE’s latest work.
Click here to see the live tracker and see the current amount saved. The last time I checked the “official” amount of tax dollars saved is $130 billion. The savings is rapidly increasing.
Watch Full Video: Elon Musk And DOGE Team Interview With FNC’s Bret Baier (31 minutes)

Fighting

These people are fighting for they/them.
These people are fighting for you.
Trump cuts more than $400 million in grants to Columbia over antisemitism concerns, potentially more to come.
State Department revokes first visa of foreign student linked to ‘Hamas-supporting disruptions’

I’m a Grandpa!!!

It’s a boy!

So, when did I become a grandpa?
When people would casually ask, “How are things going for you, John”? I would generally respond with something like, “Well, the only way my life could be better is if I were a grandpa.”
In August 2024, my daughter informed my wife and me about the great news. We were beyond ecstatic.! We, of course, shared the great news with other family members and friends. On multiple occasions and beaming with joy, I expressed the words, “Great news!, I’m a grandpa!”
As the months went by we got reports of the prenatal visits and such. All was well. The successful delivery was in February. His name is Jackson and his birth weight was 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 21 inches long. Mom, dad, baby, and grand parents are all doing well. Praise the Lord!

Babylon Bee | Fake News You Can Trust

10 Irrefutable Pro-Abortion Arguments To Destroy Your Pro-Life Friends

Debates about abortion can be challenging, especially when you have aggressively pro-life friends who insist on destroying your “reproductive rights.”
The Babylon Bee has put together the following list of surefire arguments you can use to silence your baby-loving friends once and for all:

“Babies are just parasites”: They’re literally the exact same thing with no differences whatsoever.
“The ancient Mayans killed lots of babies, and look how great things turned out for them”: If they did it, so should we.
“You’re a racist”: There is no way to refute this.
“Having a baby goes right to your hips”: Your life is supposed to be all about you, and you have to make sure you look your best.
“The baby might not be rich enough to afford the latest iPhone”: A fate worse than death.
“Babies will make you miss out on Friday nights getting black-out drunk at the club”: Babies are a serious buzzkill.
“Babies are basically womb colonizers”: You have a duty to fight back against the spread of colonial oppression.
“If you make a person, someday that person will die”: Pro-lifers basically want people to die.
“Elon Musk is already having enough kids for all of us”: Any more kids would just be overkill.
“If you have a baby, your life might be filled with love and smiles and baby giggles”: Who wants that?

As soon as you whip out any of the arguments above, you can be sure that any of your pro-life friends will be completely owned and have no other option than to get rid of their babies. Down with happiness!

Union Township Update

Need anything?

Need a pothole filled?

Click here to report it: UTclermont.gov/forms.aspx?fid=82

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

April 12, 2025 – Drug Drop & Paper Shred Event from 8:00 AM to noon at Furniture Fair.
April 24, 2025 – April 26 – Spring Junk Days (Thursday & Friday 7am-5pm / Saturday 8am-3pm). The drop off location is located at 4312 Gleneste-Withamsville Road.
May 3, 2025 – Family Movie Night at dusk at Veterans Memorial Park.
May 10, 2025 – Bike Safety Event from 10:00 AM to noon at the Civic Center Campus.
May 17, 2025 – Family Fishing Event at Clepper Park.
May 17, 2025 – CPR/AED Training from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Civic Center Queen City Room.

Union Township Farmers Market

Fridays from June 6, 2025 through September 5, 2025, excluding Friday, July 4, 2025 in the Civic Center parking lot from 4:00 PM to 7 PM.

Union Township Concert Series

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

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’ve been picking up trash (servant leadership):
March, 22, 2025 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and Old SR 74 from just east of the creek to Eastgate Blvd.
December 21, 2024 – Eastgate Boulevard from SR 32 to Aicholtz Road. Top of the exit ramp from eastbound SR 32 to Eastgate Blvd. Top of the entrance ramp from northbound Eastgate Boulevard to eastbound SR 32. Old SR 74 from Eastgate Boulevard to the creek east of Rumpke Rd. Rumpke Road from Tall Trees Drive to Old SR 74.
December 14, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between SR 32 and Clepper Lane. (I’ve now done all of Bach Buxton from SR 32 to Clough Pike.) Also, the area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74.
December 7, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Mt. Carmel Christian Church to Clough Pike. Also stopped to pick up “large litter” along a different section of Bach Buxton Road as well as the Eastgate Boulevard overpass. Additionally, I did an expanded area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74. It included the lower portion of Rumpke Road and Old SR 74 from the creek to the Public Storage building.
November 16, 2024 – 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.
November 9, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek.
November 2, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek.
October 26, 2024 – 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 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and 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 David Taylor’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
Cincinnati Metro Park-n-Ride

For more information, call 513-752-1741 or visit UTClermont.gov.

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

The old Laszlo’s location in Withamsville will become David’s Kitchen & Bar. It is expected to open within a few months.
The Cove, a 16,000 square-foot mixed-use commercial center adjacent to the roundabout at Eastgate Blvd. and Ferguson Drive, was approved by the Township Trustees in January. The proposed building is intended to house retail space on the first floor, as well as a drive-thru area for a restaurant or coffee shop (on the west side of the building)—with office space planned for the second floor. The project has not yet advanced beyond the initial Trustees zoning plan approval stage.
Grace & Gather, and social club for young children (primarily elementary school age) and families, will occupy the former daycare and educational facility at 4132 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road.
NBL Noble Chicken has opened an additional franchise on the corner of Beechwood Road and SR 32. Now that’s something to cluck about.
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 issued the zoning permit and they are in process at Clermont County Permit Central. It will be a “smart” looking building. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within the Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. “Salute.” They expect to complete construction in the Fall of 2025.
The old Glen Este High School site (approved by a prior Board of Trustees) consists of three projects either completed or under construction. When complete, about 1,150 units will be available. “Dwell” on that.
Starbucks has razed the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton, and they are gearing up for construction activity on the site.
New construction continues at the Wyler Empire on SR32. They have “shifted into high gear” and are building a used car superstore. The structure is coming along well.
The Winding Creek recycling operation continues to take shape.
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.
Children’s Hospital is under construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL and is expected to be fully open by the end of this summer. Our concerns have been “healed.”
Wawa is 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. Construction is expected to be complete in late 2025.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. We have completed an initial zoning permit review, and are waiting on the site survey to achieve the lot split prior to issuance. (The survey is currently pending review at the County.) 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. UT has issued the zoning permit. 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. It appears that some site mobilization activities have begun.
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 received plans for a zoning permit, with the expectation that they will be addressing comments early in 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.
The Kroger Marketplace slated to replace the old Sears store is on hold pending litigation with the owner of the Eastgate Mall.

Recent Union Township Trustees Meeting Videos

March 11, 2025 Business meeting (1h 24m)
February 25, 2025 Business meeting (4h 29m) Executive session (45m)
January 14, 2025 Business meeting (3h 51m)
January 2, 2025 Reorganization meeting (19m)
December 31, 2024 Special meeting (2m)
December 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 10m) Executive session (3h 35m)
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)

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.

April 4, 2025
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Oasis beginning at 6 PM. Keynote: Vivek Ramaswamy. Buy tickets here: https://gopclermont.org/lincoln-reagan/

April 7, 2025
Clermont County Township Assn meeting in Goshen at 6:30 PM.

April 7, 2025
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

April 8, 2025
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

April 9, 2025
Salute to Leaders at the Oasis beginning at 5:30 PM.

April 14, 2025
Clermont Raised Right PAC meeting at 1305 SR 28, Loveland 45140 at 7 PM.

April 16, 2025
Clermont County Republican Party meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7PM.

April 21, 2025
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6:30 – 7:45 PM.

April 24, 2025 – April 26
Spring Junk Days (Thursday & Friday 7am-5pm / Saturday 8am-3pm). The drop off location is located at 4312 Gleneste-Withamsville Road.

May 6, 2025
Election Day: 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
West Clermont School District combined property tax and earned income tax levy.
State Issue 2 – $2.5 billion Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment.
Argument in Support of Issue 2.
Argument in Opposition to Issue 2.

Video Central

Don’t Walk, RUN! Associated Press Files Lawsuit Against The White House!! (12 minutes)
The SHOCKING Truth Behind Ohio’s May Primary Ballot (7 minutes)
Glenn Beck’s AI Tutorial So YOU Can Keep Your Job (15 minutes)
Watch Full Video: Elon Musk And DOGE Team Interview With FNC’s Bret Baier (31 minutes)
Tom Z

BeckerGOP YouTube Channel Archives

Presentations and discussions at the Union Township Trustee meetings

Recent Videos Introducing The Becker Report

March 2025 (9 minutes)
February 2025 (6 minutes)
January 2025 (8 minutes)
December 2024 (8 minutes)
November 2024 (4 minutes)
October 2024 (6 minutes)
September 2024 (11 minutes)
August 2024 (6 minutes)
July 2024 (6 minutes)
June 2024 (5 minutes)
May 2024 (11 minutes)
April 2024 (6 minutes)
March 2024 (4 minutes)

Becker – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
Pro-Life (42 seconds)	Creation Science and Evolution (42 sec.)
State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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February 27 2025

The Becker Report – February 2025

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Beckerisms

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Click here to follow DOGE’s latest work.
Click here to see the live tracker and see the current amount saved. The last time I checked the “official” amount of tax dollars saved is $65 billion. The savings is rapidly increasing.
Washington DC Democrats oppose DOGE: Give full throated support for waste, fraud and abuse.

The Babylon Bee

Click here for The Federal Employee Union’s List Of 10 Demands To The Trump Administration

President Trump and John Becker enthusiastically endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor!

Ohio needs DOGE!!!

After decades of lost opportunity to control spending and eliminate the state income tax, Vivek Ramaswamy is Ohio’s best hope to restore fiscal sanity. His website is here: https://vivekforohio.com/
Click here for kickoff story and interview.

Union Township Update

Need anything?

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

March 11, 2025 – UT Trustees meeting at 6:00 PM.
March 13, 2025 – Economic Forecast Breakfast at Crossroads Church at 7:30 AM

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

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’ve been picking up trash (servant leadership):
Nothing in January or February 2025
When wet, trash is too heavy to carry.
When cold, trash is frozen to the ground.
When snowy, what trash?
December 21, 2024 – Eastgate Boulevard from SR 32 to Aicholtz Road. Top of the exit ramp from eastbound SR 32 to Eastgate Blvd. Top of the entrance ramp from northbound Eastgate Boulevard to eastbound SR 32. Old SR 74 from Eastgate Boulevard to the creek east of Rumpke Rd. Rumpke Road from Tall Trees Drive to Old SR 74.
December 14, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between SR 32 and Clepper Lane. (I’ve now done all of Bach Buxton from SR 32 to Clough Pike.) Also, the area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74.
December 7, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Mt. Carmel Christian Church to Clough Pike. Also stopped to pick up “large litter” along a different section of Bach Buxton Road as well as the Eastgate Boulevard overpass. Additionally, I did an expanded area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74. It included the lower portion of Rumpke Road and Old SR 74 from the creek to the Public Storage building.
November 16, 2024 – 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.
November 9, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek.
November 2, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek.
October 26, 2024 – 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 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and 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 David Taylor’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
Cincinnati Metro Park-n-Ride

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:

The shuttered Cherry Grove BP gas station on SR 125 is under new management and open for business.
The Cove, a 16,000 square-foot mixed-use commercial center adjacent to the roundabout at Eastgate Blvd. and Ferguson Drive, was approved by the Township Trustees in January. The proposed building is intended to house retail space on the first floor, as well as a drive-thru area for a restaurant or coffee shop (on the west side of the building)—with office space planned for the second floor. The project has not yet advanced beyond the initial Trustees zoning plan approval stage.
Grace & Gather, and social club for young children (primarily elementary school age) and families, will occupy the former daycare and educational facility at 4132 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road.
Mercy Health urgent care center is now open for business in the Jungle Jim’s parking lot in front of LaRosa’s.
NBL Noble Chicken will be opening an additional franchise on the corner of Beechwood Road and SR 32. Now that’s something to cluck about.
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 issued the zoning permit and they are in process at Clermont County Permit Central. It will be a “smart” looking building. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within the Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. “Salute.” They expect to complete construction in the Fall of 2025.
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). I’m not sure on when this project is moving forward—or if these businesses are still all going to be involved.
Starbucks has razed the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton, and they are gearing up for construction activity on the site.
New construction continues at the Wyler Empire on SR32. They have “shifted into high gear” and are building a used car superstore. The structure is coming along well.
The Winding Creek recycling operation continues to take shape.
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.
Children’s Hospital is under construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL and is expected to be fully open by the end of this summer. Our concerns have been “healed.”
Wawa is 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. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2025.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. We have completed an initial zoning permit review, and are waiting on the site survey to achieve the lot split prior to issuance. (The survey is currently pending review at the County.) 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. UT has issued the zoning permit. 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. It appears that some site mobilization activities have begun.
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 received plans for a zoning permit, with the expectation that they will be addressing comments early in 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.
The Kroger Marketplace slated to replace the old Sears store is on hold pending litigation with the owner of the Eastgate Mall.

Recent Union Township Trustees Meeting Videos

February 25, 2025 Business meeting (4h 29m) Executive session (45m)
January 14, 2025 Business meeting (3h 51m)
January 2, 2025 Reorganization meeting (19m)
December 31, 2024 Special meeting (2m)
December 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 10m) Executive session (3h 35m)
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)

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.

March 3, 2025
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

March 9, 2025
Begin Daylight Saving Time – Spring forward.

March 10, 2025
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6 PM.

March 10, 2025
Clermont Raised Right PAC meeting at 1259 Holland Drive, Milford at 7 PM.

March 11, 2025
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

March 13, 2025
Economic Forecast Breakfast at Crossroads Church at 7:30 AM

March 17, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day

March 19, 2025
CCRCC at HQ in Batavia at 7PM.

March 20, 2025
Clermont County Township Assn and Board of Health District Advisory Council (DAC) meeting at the Engineer’s office at 6:00 PM.

April 4, 2025
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Oasis beginning at 6 PM. Keynote: Vivek Ramaswamy

Video Central

The Most Historic 100 Hours in American History (2 minutes)
PragerU: What Are Judeo-Christian Values? (6 minutes)
PragerU: Zionism: Why All the Controversy? (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! I Watched The DNC Elections… So You Don’t Have To (17 minutes)
Vivek Ramaswamy – DOGE and the Education Crisis | Shawn Ryan Show (1h, 41m)
Don’t Walk, RUN! NEW HOAX JUST DROPPED!! (9 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Fake News Journalist Ruined Her Career in Spectacular Fashion!! (13 minutes)
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January 29 2025

The Becker Report – January 2025

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President Biden – Good riddance!

Our national nightmare is over.

For the past four years, it has been unclear who has been running the government. As of noon, on 1/20/2025, it is now very clear who is in charge.

Democrats did not challenge the results of the 2024 presidential election, marking the first time this century they accepted the outcome of a GOP victory.
Gary Bauer 1/10/2025

Coverup for the crimes they committed?

In a tacit admission of guilt, Biden preemptively pardoned most of the Biden Crime Family, Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and more.
The Bad Orange Man is Back!!! (15 minutes)

Israel agrees to cease fire.

The terms of the cease fire don’t make much sense to me. I hope there is something in it for Israel that hasn’t been reported. Regardless, Hamas brought an enormous amount of death and destruction to the Palestinian people. And they’re happy about it.
As of a poll taken June 12, 2024, Most Palestinians Support October 7 Attack

Biden partial arms embargo reversed. Trump ends hold on delivery of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.

President Trump is back!!!

Common sense, normalcy, and the dawn of world peace and prosperity is upon us.

Day one executive orders
Heritage Foundation Experts Analyze Trump’s Executive Orders

Tom Z has a lot to say on the topic: This is a must watch!

Any bets on how many days it will take for Trump to exceed Biden’s press conferences over four years?

Union Township Update

Need anything?

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

February 17, 2025 – UT offices closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.
February 25, 2025 – UT Trustees meeting at 6:00 PM.

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

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’ve been picking up trash:
Nothing in January 2025
When wet, trash is too heavy to carry.
When cold, trash is frozen to the ground.
When snowy, what trash?
December 21, 2024 – Eastgate Boulevard from SR 32 to Aicholtz Road. Top of the exit ramp from eastbound SR 32 to Eastgate Blvd. Top of the entrance ramp from northbound Eastgate Boulevard to eastbound SR 32. Old SR 74 from Eastgate Boulevard to the creek east of Rumpke Rd. Rumpke Road from Tall Trees Drive to Old SR 74.
December 14, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between SR 32 and Clepper Lane. (I’ve now done all of Bach Buxton from SR 32 to Clough Pike.) Also, the area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74.
December 7, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Mt. Carmel Christian Church to Clough Pike. Also stopped to pick up “large litter” along a different section of Bach Buxton Road as well as the Eastgate Boulevard overpass. Additionally, I did an expanded area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74. It included the lower portion of Rumpke Road and Old SR 74 from the creek to the Public Storage building.
November 16, 2024 – 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.
November 9, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek.
November 2, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek.
October 26, 2024 – 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 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and 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 David Taylor’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:

The Cove, a 16,000 square-foot mixed-use commercial center adjacent to the roundabout at Eastgate Blvd. and Ferguson Drive, was approved by the Township Trustees in January. The proposed building is intended to house retail space on the first floor, as well as a drive-thru area for a restaurant or coffee shop (on the west side of the building)—with office space planned for the second floor. The project has not yet advanced beyond the initial Trustees zoning plan approval stage.
Grace & Gather, and social club for young children (primarily elementary school age) and families, will occupy the former daycare and educational facility at 4132 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road.
Mercy Health urgent care center is now open for business in the Jungle Jim’s parking lot in front of LaRosa’s.
NBL Noble Chicken will be opening an additional franchise on the corner of Beechwood Road and SR 32. Now that’s something to cluck about.
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 issued the zoning permit and they are in process at Clermont County Permit Central. It will be a “smart” looking building. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within the Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. “Salute.” They expect to complete construction in the Fall of 2025.
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). I’m not sure on when this project is moving forward—or if these businesses are still all going to be involved.
Starbucks has razed the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton, and they are gearing up for construction activity on the site.
New construction continues at the Wyler Empire on SR32. They have “shifted into high gear” and are building a used car superstore. The structure is coming along well.
The Winding Creek recycling operation continues to take shape.
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.
Children’s Hospital is under construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL and is expected to be fully open by the end of this summer. Our concerns have been “healed.”
Wawa is 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. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2025.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. We have completed an initial zoning permit review, and are waiting on the site survey to achieve the lot split prior to issuance. (The survey is currently pending review at the County.) 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. UT has issued the zoning permit. 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. It appears that some site mobilization activities have begun.
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 received plans for a zoning permit, with the expectation that they will be addressing comments early in 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.

2024 Union Township Trustees Meeting Video

January 14, 2025 Business meeting (3h 51m)
January 2, 2025 Reorganization meeting (19m)
December 31, 2024 Special meeting (2m)
December 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 10m) Executive session (3h 35m)
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)

Guest Editorial

Did you know that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers? It’s true! On top of that, drivers can lose their privilege to drive on the roads, but cyclists cannot. Here are two more facts about cycling in Ohio: Ohio law allows cyclists to ride double and ride in the center of the lane. Why? Because these two practices are safe practices for cycling. Consider a line of 12 cyclists in a single file formation. Now take that same group and double them up in two lines of six. This double line is more visible to motorists and benefits motorists because the line is half the length, so less time and distance is needed to pass. As to riding in the middle of the lane, most lanes in the US are 10-12 feet wide. Let’s take Round Bottom for example. I measured Round Bottom, and it is 11′ 3″ . When you do the math, cyclists are alloted 4 feet to operate and Ohio law requires 3 feet to pass; added up, that’s 7 feet. So then on Round Bottom you have 4′ 3″ left of the lane and there is no car that small that can safely pass a cyclist in that space. Round Bottom is a good example, because it is a “Share the Road” road. But please remember, that “Share the Road” does not mean “Share the Lane.” As this example illustrates, most lanes are too narrow to share and so please change lanes to pass. It is perfectly legal to cross a double yellow line to pass a cyclist, or a group of cyclists. Please remember, too, that we are somebody’s Mother/Father/Sister/Brother/Son/Daughter or like me, Grandmother. I will be teaching “Sharing the Road” classes in Miami Township on how to drive safely around cyclists in March, April and May and will be at the Bike Safety Day in March in Union Township. I hope to see you there! The more you know, the safer we all can be.
~Susan Sherman, CSI, Cincinnati Cycle Club Safety Director.

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.

February 3, 2025
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

February 13, 2025
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6 PM.

February 13, 2025
Clermont Raised Right PAC meeting at 1259 Holland Drive, Milford at 7 PM.

February 14, 2025
Happy Valentines Day!

February 19, 2025
CCRCC at HQ in Batavia at 7PM.

February 20, 2025
Clermont County Township Assn meeting in Pierce Twp at 6:00 PM.

February 25, 2025
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

Video Central

PragerU: Where Are You, Martin Luther King? (5 minutes)
PragerU: What America Could Be… (5 minutes)
PragerU: Russian Collusion and the Death of Journalism (6 minutes)
PragerU: …It Must Be Climate Change! (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! The Bad Orange Man is Back!!! (15 minutes)
Tom Z

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The Becker Report Videos

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Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
Pro-Life (42 seconds)	Creation Science and Evolution (42 sec.)
State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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December 29 2024

The Becker Report – December 2024

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Happy New Year!

I hope everybody had a great Christmas and I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025.

President Biden pardons Hunter Biden

President Biden repeatedly and unequivocally went on record multiple times stating that nobody is above the law and he would never pardon his son.

“I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision.”
President Biden 12/1/2024

Well, of course we understand. This is just one in a series of multiple lies perpetrated upon the American people.
John Becker 12/1/2024

Congressional Report Finds (Nearly) Every COVID-19 ‘Conspiracy Theory’ Was True

This falls under the topic of “See, I told you so.” The nation and Ohioans are awaiting multiple apologies:

The most thorough report ever released on America’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic has concluded that virtually everything that would have gotten you banned from social media for spreading “misinformation” was true.

Union Township Update

Need anything?

If you are a resident or stake holder in Union Township, Clermont County and need anything from your local government, call me at 513-753-6440. That’s my home landline. Feel free to call 24/7 or email me at John@BeckerGOP.com. Video is here: youtu.be/wcxZMgxeNbo

Double Dipper Alert!

Click here to read the official government spin and send a comment: utclermont.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=65

The Union Township Board of Trustees will soon be considering a controversial policy to allow employees to “retire” with their full pensions and continue their employment with Union Township. This is an inappropriate indulgence unique to government employees and is known as Double Dipping.

To be fair, the proposed policy is optional for employees and has some built-in limitations. Although participating employees will be back on a State of Ohio pension program and receive full benefits, their Double Dipper salary will be limited to 90 percent for up to five years. Any and all limitations could always be modified or eliminated at any time by the Board of Trustees.

One of my major concerns is the creation of a “glass ceiling.” The proposed policy may have a chilling impact on employee retention of our best and brightest. Current employees who have earned promotions, and are waiting on retirements, may have to wait an additional five years or leave Union Township. That’s not fair to them and the taxpayers will incur additional costs to replace them. Another problem is the additional administrative time and legal fees to utilize the policy.

This practice is virtually unheard of across corporate America. Nobody gets to retire with their full pension and then stay on the company payroll with full benefits. That said, it is not uncommon for companies to rehire “retired” employees as 1099 independent contractors (consultants) with no or limited benefits.

Double Dipping is an abuse of the taxpayer subsidized state pension system. That is why I sponsored a bill in the Ohio General Assembly during the 2018 session named Double Dippers Inappropriately Privileged (DDIP). It was House Bill 708. It failed because the members of the General Assembly like to Double Dip also. It’s a great deal for government workers and the excess cost is simply billed to you; the taxpayer.

To be clear, I have no animosity toward any government employee making rational financial decisions within the law. My problem is with the law and local governments enabling Double Dipping.

Furthermore, I have no problem with state and local governments hiring retirees from any private or federal retirement system. An out of state retiree is okay too. None of them would be Double Dipping on a State of Ohio government pension plan.

In case you’re wondering, I am eligible to be a Double Dipper. As you would expect, I’m leading by example and continuing to refuse the privilege.

Although not confirmed, my expectation is that the new Double Dipper policy will be considered and voted on at the Trustees meeting on January 14 at 6 PM.

Upcoming UT sponsored events and schedule

December 26 – January 31, 2025 – Christmas Tree Recycling at the Services Department Garage at 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road.
December 31– UT Trustees special meeting at 8:30 AM
January 1, 2025 – Happy New Year! As you would expect, Union Township Offices will be closed.
January 2, 2025 – UT Trustees annual reorganization meeting at 9:00 AM.
January 14, 2025 – Potential UT Trustees meeting at 6:00 PM. (This is not yet determined.)

John Becker Talks Trash in Union Township

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’ve been picking up trash:
December 21, 2024 – Eastgate Boulevard from SR 32 to Aicholtz Road. Top of the exit ramp from eastbound SR 32 to Eastgate Blvd. Top of the entrance ramp from northbound Eastgate Boulevard to eastbound SR 32. Old SR 74 from Eastgate Boulevard to the creek east of Rumpke Rd. Rumpke Road from Tall Trees Drive to Old SR 74.
December 14, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road between SR 32 and Clepper Lane. (I’ve now done all of Bach Buxton from SR 32 to Clough Pike.) Also, the area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74.
December 7, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Mt. Carmel Christian Church to Clough Pike. Also stopped to pick up “large litter” along a different section of Bach Buxton Road as well as the Eastgate Boulevard overpass. Additionally, I did an expanded area around Rumpke Road and Old SR 74. It included the lower portion of Rumpke Road and Old SR 74 from the creek to the Public Storage building.
November 16, 2024 – 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.
November 9, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Shayler Road to Valley Woods Drive. Also, Old SR 74 from Park Bank to the creek.
November 2, 2024 – Bach Buxton Road from Clepper Lane to Shayler Road. Also Old SR 74 from Pet Suites to the creek.
October 26, 2024 – 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 – Rumpke Road from Tall Trees to Old SR 74 and 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 David Taylor’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 issued the zoning permit and they are in process at Clermont County Permit Central. It will be a “smart” looking building. It represents another $8 million – $10 million in investment within the Ivy Pointe Commerce Park.
A VA Clinic is under construction in Ivy Pointe north of the Children’s Hospital site. “Salute.” They expect to complete construction in the Fall of 2025.
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 has razed the old Taco Bell “Tom Yum” on Ohio Pike near Bach Buxton, and they are gearing up for construction activity on the site.
New construction continues at the Wyler Empire on SR32. They have “shifted into high gear” and are building a used car superstore. The structure is coming along well.
The Winding Creek recycling operation continues to take shape.
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.
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. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2025.
McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new restaurant next to WaWa. We have completed an initial zoning permit review, and are waiting on the site survey to achieve the lot split prior to issuance. 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. We have received a zoning permit application and they are working on addressing the first round of zoning permit comments. 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. It appears that some site mobilization activities have begun.
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 received plans for a zoning permit, with the expectation that they will be addressing comments early in 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.

2024 Union Township Trustees Meeting Video

December 10, 2024 Business meeting (1h 10m) Executive session (3h 35m)
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.

December 31, 2024
UT Trustees special meeting at 8:30 AM

January 1, 2025
Happy New Year!

January 2, 2025
UT Trustees annual reorganization meeting at 9:00 AM.

January 6, 2025
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

January 13, 2025
AMT meeting at the UT Library at 6 PM.

January 14, 2025
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM. (Not confirmed.)

January 15, 2025
CCRCC at HQ in Batavia at 7PM.

Video Central

PragerU: How to Fix Social Security (5 minutes)
PragerU: Pearl Harbor: A Day That Lives in Infamy (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! “I Know; You’re Shocked” – Joe Biden Lied About Pardoning Hunter (13 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! New Trump Hoax Just Dropped: GROCERY-GATE!! (10 minutes)
PragerU: Can We Tax Our Way to Equality? (5 minutes)
Tom Z

BeckerGOP YouTube Channel Archives

Presentations and discussions at the Union Township Trustee meetings

The Becker Report Videos

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Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
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State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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November 22 2024

The Becker Report – November 2024

John Becker The Becker Report

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

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

The Becker Report Videos

Becker – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
Pro-Life (42 seconds)	Creation Science and Evolution (42 sec.)
State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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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

The Becker Report Videos

Becker – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
Pro-Life (42 seconds)	Creation Science and Evolution (42 sec.)
State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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September 28 2024

The Becker Report – September 2024

John Becker The Becker Report

Beckerisms

Ohio’s Issue 1 – Vote NO

Repeals Ohio’s anti-gerrymandering law

The following are the first two paragraphs of the ballot language:

Repeal constitutional protections against gerrymandering approved by nearly three-quarters of Ohio electors participating in the statewide elections of 2015 and 2018, and eliminate the longstanding ability of Ohio citizens to hold their representatives accountable for establishing fair state legislative and congressional districts.
Ohio’s Issue 1 paragraph #1

Establish a new taxpayer-funded commission of appointees required to gerrymander the boundaries of state legislative and congressional districts to favor either of the two largest political parties in the state of Ohio, according to a formula based on partisan outcomes as the dominant factor, so that:
A. Each district shall contain single-member districts that are geographically contiguous, but state legislative and congressional districts will no longer be required to be compact; and
B. Counties, townships and cities throughout Ohio can be split and divided across multiple districts, and preserving communities of interest will be secondary to the formula that is based on partisan political outcomes.
Ohio’s Issue 1 paragraph #2

From the Ohio Republican Party:

Issue 1 is being pushed by politicians who want a system that favors their political class. Ohioans are coming together to fight this blatant abuse of power…
⬇️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰
𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟏 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
It’s a lie to say Issue 1 ends gerrymandering — it will actually enshrine gerrymandering in the Ohio Constitution.
Issue 1 is being pushed by politicians who want a system that will require bureaucrats and their paid consultants to draw new legislative districts that favor one political party over the other.
𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Issue 1 eliminates anti-gerrymandering restrictions Ohio voters passed (by over 70%) in both 2015 & 2018.
Issue 1 will end the requirement for districts to be compact, meaning there will be districts that stretch over long distances through multiple counties and local communities will be sliced and diced.
A plan just like Issue 1 was tried in Michigan, where three federal judges unanimously ruled that the bureaucrat’s maps resulted in racial gerrymandering.
𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟏 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
The map-drawing bureaucrats and their paid consultants will not be accountable to voters. It will be virtually impossible to remove them from office — even if they abuse their power.
Issue 1 eliminates the 222-year old authority of people chosen by Ohio voters to develop legislative district maps.
Under Issue 1, the bureaucrats who draw maps will be selected by retired political candidates who would be legally permitted to hand pick their friends and political allies.
Issue 1 severely restricts Ohio citizens from going to “any court” to stop the bureaucrats who draw the maps from violating their rights.
𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟏 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐡𝐢𝐨 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Issue 1 will cost millions of taxpayers’ money and will also force the state to pay unlimited legal expenses for the map-drawing bureaucrats and their paid consultants.
Issue 1 is almost entirely funded — with more than $25 million in mostly secret contributions — by out-of-state special interest groups. It will be their back door solution to gain power over Ohioans.
Ohio Republican Party

Republican Slate

“Comrade” Kamala and “Tampon” Tim

Let’s do some fact checking

‘My Grammar’s Not Always Correct’: Fact-Checking Harris and Walz’s CNN Interview
Fact-Checking Kamala Harris’ CNN Interview
Tim Walz’s Lies: The Top 7
5 Massive Lies at the Democratic National Convention
The 10 Kamala Harris Lies Moderators Let Slide at the 9/10/2024 ABC News Debate
Fact-Checking Claims Made in Trump-Harris Debate
FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris Campaign Platform Makes Promises Based on False Assumptions

Ever wonder what Is on Jesus’s Policy Agenda?

Rush Limbaugh used to call them “low information voters.” Of course that’s the only way Democrats win.
Johnson on Harris’s Campaign Strategy: ‘They’re Counting on the American People to Be Unintelligent’

From Erick Erickson (9/6/2024)

Kamala’s Shifting Beliefs
We all know that Kamala Harris has an evolving set of beliefs since her coronation as the Democrat’s nominee last month. However, Axios has the details on just how much she’s changed.
“Nine areas in which she’s shifted views or her current position is unknown:

Banning plastic straws for environmental concerns. (She’s no longer for it, as Axios reported Thursday.)

A mandate for automakers to only make electric and hydrogen vehicles by 2035. (The Harris campaign won’t say whether she’s still for it.)

Banning fracking because of concerns over global warming and potential water contamination. (No longer favors a ban.)

A mandatory buyback program for assault weapons as part of her gun safety agenda. (She’s dropped this idea.)

Decriminalizing crossing the border from a criminal offense to a civil one. (No longer supports.)

Reparations for slavery, which many progressives argued for during the 2020 primary. (Position unclear.)

Building a wall on the Southwest border, a defining Trump promise that many Democrats have fought. (Accepted it as part of the bipartisan border package that Republicans killed.)

A federal jobs guarantee that was part of her Green New Deal proposal. (No longer for it.)

Medicare for All, which Harris embraced in her first year as senator. (She’s backed off this.)”

Erick Erickson (9/6/2024)

I want to vote for a candidate for president who looks like me.

Sarcasm alert – tongue in cheek

I’m a low information voter who just wants to vote for a presidential candidate who looks like me. Unfortunately, none of the candidates are old, fat, bald, and ugly. Never mind, I won’t bother to vote.

Union Township Update

Guest Editorial

Clermont Sun – September 18, 2024

The Cincinnati Business Courier

$180M in road projects will dramatically expand Clermont County’s growth horizon

Upcoming UT Sponsored Events

October 5 – UT Park Clean Up beginning at 9 AM at Veteran’s and Clepper Parks.
October 5 – End of summer Fireworks Celebration beginning at 4:30 PM. (Fireworks at 8:30 PM.)
October 6 – Fire prevention week open house at the water tower firehouse beginning at 11 AM.
October 8 – Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
October 19 – UT Sip & Shop at the Civic Center beginning at noon.
October 24 through 26 – Fall Junk Days at the Services Department.
October 31 – Halloween from 6 – 8 PM.

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:

Cranium Cookie scheduled their grand opening for October 1 at 11 AM inside the Eastgate Mall (near the food court). Cranium cookies are “brain food.”
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. We hope that the construction activities will conclude this year.
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.
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.
The Home2 Suites is expected to open very soon. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that.
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

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 1
Cranium Cookie open house at the Eastgate Mall (near the food court) beginning at 11 AM.

October 1
VP Debate at 9 PM on CBS.

October 5
UT Park Clean Up beginning at 9 AM at Veteran’s and Clepper Parks.

October 5
End of summer Fireworks Celebration beginning at 4:30 PM. (Fireworks at 8:30 PM.)

October 6
Fire prevention week open house at the water tower firehouse beginning at 11 AM.

October 6
Trump Honk & Wave at the corner of SR 125 and GEW Road from 12:30 – 2 PM.

October 7
UT GOP meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

October 7
Voter registration deadline.

October 8
Early voting begins.

October 8
Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

October 16
Clermont County GOP meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7 PM.

October 17
Clermont County Township Assn meeting at the Sheriff’s Office at 6 PM.

October 19
UT Sip & Shop at the Civic Center beginning at noon.

October 24 through 26
Fall Junk Days at the Services Department.

October 27
Trump Honk & Wave at the corner of SR 125 and GEW Road from 12:30 – 2 PM.

October 29
Absentee ballot applications due.

October 31
Halloween from 6 – 8 PM.

Video Central

PragerU: Trans Kids: The Medical Scandal (5 minutes)
John Stossel: Kamala Harris’s Track Record: Big Spending, Wokeness, Equity and Flip Flops (7 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! NEW HOAX JUST DROPPED!! (20 minutes)
PragerU: Work to Live or Live to Work? (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! MSNBC vs. REALITY!! (11 minutes)
PragerU: From London to Mississippi: Why I Love America (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! CNN “FACT CHECKER” Says Kamala Harris Only Lied ONCE!! (22 minutes)
PragerU: Is Maoism Coming to America? (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Oprah’s Kamala Harris CRINGEFEST!! (14 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

The Becker Report Videos

Becker – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
Pro-Life (42 seconds)	Creation Science and Evolution (42 sec.)
State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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August 29 2024

The Becker Report – August 2024

John Becker The Becker Report

Beckerisms

“Killer” or “Comrade” Kamala Harris

San Francisco Liberal – Not the “San Francisco Treat”

In the July 2024 edition of The Becker Report, I stated the following:

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?
The Becker Report – July 2024

I have since learned that Harris supports prostitution. Are there no bounds to her decadence?
Apparently not. “Killer” Kamala has been promising to shove homicide by abortion or “abortioncide” through the ninth month of pregnancy, for any reason or no reason, down the throats of every American via federal legislation.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Democrats and their ilk, wanted to enshrine slavery rights nationwide. They believed that every American should have the freedom to choose whether or not to own slaves. In their twisted minds, this was a human rights issue.
John Becker

As the centuries have gone by, the topics have changed but, unfortunately, not the mentality. In contrast, and at least to some extent, Republicans have stood firm as abolitionists since the 19th century.
Click here to learn more about “Killer” or “Comrade” Kamala’s policies.

Price Controls?

In a free economy, prices are set by the forces of supply and demand. Goods and services will not be offered unless the selling prices exceed that of the cost of producing those goods and services. Those costs include salaries, benefits, taxes, regulations, fuel, raw material costs, shrinkage, and the list goes on. Nothing good can, or has ever, come out of government mandated price controls.
Price controls result in shortages and the stifling of innovation. If food can’t be sold profitably, it won’t be made available for (legal) purchase. However, the black-market will thrive.

“Tampon” Tim Waltz

I want to believe that these things can’t be true:

Walz signs bill requiring schools to stock period products in boys’ bathrooms
Meet Tim Waltz

The following is an interesting description of the first day of the DNC convention:

The first night of the Vagina Monologues live from Chicago concluded well after midnight last night. The stage production, a staple of left wing America, lectured Americans on the need to kill kids for most of the evening and ended with elder abuse.
Joe Biden, their incumbent, was shoved well past prime time and his bed time. Perhaps they hoped he would fall asleep before taking stage. He rambled and slurred and defended his record and a supposed economic recovery no one feels.
In the end, this is Joe Biden’s legacy:
• War in Ukraine
• War in the Middle East
• Americans held hostage by Hamas
• Gas up 50%
• Electricity up 31%
• Groceries up 21%
• Rent up 22%
• Restaurant prices up 23%
• Your cost of living is up and your income is down.
At the end of the Monologues, the Democrats again celebrated the feminine desire to kill babies and the old man shuffled off the stage, out to pasture, and into the history books.
The Democrats’ final insult in their coup against the man who beat Trump was to make sure as few people saw him as possible. They’d rather talk about abortion.
Erick Erickson 8/20/2024

He missed Biden’s unconditional surrender in Afghanistan.

For another take on the DNC, this is a good read: A Christian Response to the DNC: God’s Truth Is ‘Being Reframed’ by Democrats

Kamala Harris Suggests Americans Struggling To Make Ends Meet Just Try Sleeping With Their Boss

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an uplifting, inspiring address to the American people, Vice-President Kamala Harris offered a valuable bit of advice to American citizens struggling to put food on the table: just try sleeping with your boss.
While Kamala refused to elaborate on her pearl of wisdom for the everyday American, she did go on record by saying that it “worked for me every time.”
“So if we examine the passage of time in making ends meet, we can see that the easiest solution is to just try sleeping around with your boss,” Kamala explained, cackling at every pause for breath. “HAHAHAHA! It works every time — and there’s great significance to the passage of every time. Sleeping with your boss is very simple: you just sleep with them in order to make ends meet. That way your ends will meet. There is great significance to making ends meet. HAHAHAHA!!”
While several political commentators have compared Kamala’s advice to Marie Antoinette’s infamous “Let them eat cake,” most mainstream media outlets have thoroughly debunked this far-right conspiracy theory with the irrefutable observation that “Kamala never told anyone to eat cake — she just advised sleeping around.”
At publishing time, Kamala Harris had also suggested that Americans who are struggling financially should just try getting hired in a better job as DEI picks.
BabylonBee.com

Union Township Update

Natural Gas Aggregation

The good news is that the horrid UT natural gas aggregation rate of $0.839/ccf will soon expire. (In all fairness, it was a competitive rate when it was originally negotiated.) The new rate will be $0.5894/ccf in November. To put that in perspective the August Duke rate is $0.6458/ccf. However, if you prefer to manage your gas supply contracts independently, outside of the aggregation program, you can view various rates offered by a host of different suppliers that did not bid on the aggregation program at EnergyChoice.Ohio.gov/ApplesToApples.aspx. Some of the available offers may be more competitive than the Township aggregation rate, but please be sure to carefully review the rates and offers to make sure you do not incur early termination fees or other hidden costs if you elect to manage your gas supply contract outside of the aggregation program.
The aggregation rate will be fixed for 12 months with no additional fees and no early termination fee. Per a vote of the people of Union Township, energy aggregation enrollment is automatic for most residents. There are two ways to be automatically enrolled: 1)You are currently in the UT gas aggregation program; 2) You currently purchase your gas energy from Duke. If you already purchase gas from another independent energy supplier, you should not receive an aggregation enrollment notice. Don’t confuse gas energy with gas distribution as they are two separate components of your underlying gas bill.. (All of us rely on Duke for distribution, maintenance, repair, and billing.)
For natural gas customers who are in either of the two above categories, opt-out letters will soon be in your mailbox. The choice is yours. More information is here: EnergyAlliances.com/Union-Township-Clermont-co.
As always, if you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact the Township at 513-752-1741 to discuss the program or to inquire with specific questions. Or call me at 513-753-6440.

Farmers Market

The 2024 Union Township Farmer’s Market vendor information is here: UTClermont.gov/226/Farmers-Market

Upcoming UT Sponsored Events

September 6 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
September 10 – Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
September 13 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
September 14 – Movie Night “Elemental” at veterans Park at approximately 8:30 PM
September 20 – UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.
September 21 – Mt. Moriah Lantern Lighting Ceremony beginning at 5 PM.
September 28 – End of summer Fireworks Celebration beginning at 4:30. (Fireworks at dusk.)

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 20 (excluding 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

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

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.”
Flavorfull India is open for business at 834 Ohio Pike, Suite 100. They grill food – not customers.
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. We hope that the construction activities will conclude this year.
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.
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.
The Home2 Suites is expected to open very soon. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that.
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

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.
September 6
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

September 9
AMT meeting at UT library at 6:30 PM.

September 9
Union Township Republican Party meeting at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

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

September 10
Presidential debate hosted by ABC News beginning at 9 PM?

September 13
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

September 14
Movie Night “Elemental” at veterans Park at dusk.

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

September 19
Clermont County Township Assn meeting at the Engineer’s Office at 6 PM.

September 20
UT Farmers Market at the UT Civic Center beginning at 4 PM.

September 21
Mt. Moriah Lantern Lighting Ceremony beginning at 5 PM.

September 28
Union Township End of Summer Fireworks Celebration beginning at 4:30. (Fireworks at dusk.)

Video Central

PragerU: What Is Critical Immigration Theory? (5 minutes)
Fox News: Female Olympic boxer quits amid gender controversy (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Kamala Harris IS the Border Czar (16 minutes)
Michaelah Montgomery Accuses Kamala Harris Of Harming Black Community, Defends Trump’s NABJ Comments (10 minutes)
This is the message every church leader should be preaching. (2 minutes)
A brain (1 minute)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Democrats Think You’re Stupid Enough To Believe This Lie… (10 minutes)
Donald J. Trump: WONDER WHY KAMALA WON’T DO INTERVIEWS? (3 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! FACTCHECKING the Most DANGEROUS & DISHONEST Political Ad in U.S. History! (12 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Tim Walz LIED for 20 years and ALMOST Got Away With It. (12 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Kamala Goes Full KAMALA-UNISM!! (12 minutes)
PragerU: Ep. 355 — The Deadly Irony of Price Controls | Fireside Chat (34 minutes)
PragerU: The Student Loan Forgiveness Scam (5 minutes)
PragerU: Why I Left Utopia (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! JOE BIDEN VS. REALITY!! (15 minutes)
Bill Whittle: Harris / Walz Commienomics (15 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

The Becker Report Videos

Becker – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

Introduction (38 seconds)	Second Amendment (36 seconds)
Taxes (49 seconds)	Energy (55 seconds)
Pro-Life (42 seconds)	Creation Science and Evolution (42 sec.)
State Government Spending (45 sec.)	State Government (37 seconds)

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