This video is more than two years old and you are only now censoring it? Regardless, all of the facts are well researched and documented. Many are from the CDC. You might want to reconsider your “medical misinformation” policy:
“YouTube doesn’t allow claims about COVID-19 vaccinations that contradict expert consensus from local health authorities or the World Health Organization (WHO).”
Did you ever consider the possibility that the so-called “expert consensus” might be wrong? Censoring competing conclusions and opinions is contrary to the enhancement of the marketplace of ideas in a free society. Some of the ideas and opinions expressed in this video might be contrary to some of the opinions of the so-called experts, but I challenge you to prove anything in the video to be wrong. Please reverse your decision.
Children’s Hospital has submitted plans to build 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.
Alfaa will be building on an empty lot on the corner of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Blvd. I’m wondering if they sell alfalfa sprouts?
A local restaurant chain will be constructing a new location as part of a small strip mall on the corner of SR 32 and Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road on Yates Lane. I expect them to be rolling in dough soon.
The old Valero on the corner of Ohio Pike and Bennett Road is under new ownership. They will be tearing down the old building and constructing a new convenience and wine store. The previous condition of the property was certainly something to whine about.
Popshelf is planning a new location in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’m looking forward to “popping” in.
Mercy Health Urgent Care will be caring for patients when their new location opens in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’ll be “patient” while I await their grand opening.
Grocery Outlet is planning a new store in the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond location in the Eastgate Pavilion near Best Buy. They are expecting to “produce” profits.
A Hilton Hotel has been perpetually under construction near the Hampton Inn and Meijer’s. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that construction has recommenced.
Construction is on-going at the Glen Este Chick-fil-A to improve and expand their restaurant and drive through lanes. No more playing “chicken” in the two merging drive through lanes. Now that’s something to “cluck” about.
Vandalia Rental is “gearing up” to move into the old Ohio Mulch location on Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road near the Days Inn.
Bubbakoo’s is “cooking up” plans to open in the previous Zoup’s location. Construction is nearing completion.
Kay Jewelers is looking at a “golden” opportunity to locate a store near Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture.
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?
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel. It’s expected to be a “full-filling” experience.
PetSuites is “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. The lot has been cleared and is ready to begin construction.
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.
Outback Steakhouse will be “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Construction has begun. The “stakes” could be high and profits are expected to “sizzle.”
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots. They are hoping to “cash-in” on the move.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake. We didn’t “grill” them at the Trustee’s meeting.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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I initially covered this topic in the June edition of The Becker Report. The July edition is a follow-up, or a “part II,” During the past month, the unhinged leftists and liberal Republicans have managed to convince a number of “low information” conservatives to vote the wrong way on Issue 1. This report seeks to correct and expose the misinformation infecting the media. Below, I am presenting new information that I did not present last month.
The Grassroots Freedom Initiative
Vote YES on August 8 to Protect Ohio’s Constitution
Key Message: Ohio’s Constitution is a foundational document that establishes our form of government and protects our individual freedoms. Today, the Constitution is far too easy to amend, and should have the same protections as the U.S. Constitution and the majority of other states. It should not be amended based on policy priorities of deep-pocketed special interests or the changing political winds. What Issue 1 Does ● Elevates the Standard. By raising the threshold for constitutional amendments to 60%, the People will ensure amendments have widespread support and tell special interests that our Constitution is not for sale. This will protect Ohio’s Constitution similar to the way the U.S. Constitution has been protected since our country’s founding. ● Empowers People Across Ohio. By requiring signatures from voters in every county, special interests will no longer be able to cherry pick where they gather signatures. Instead, starting January 1, 2024, a diverse and representative population of Ohioans will determine whether proposed amendments appear on the ballot. ● Eliminates Second Bites at the Apple. By restricting do-overs on signature submissions, starting January 1, 2024, special interests will have one chance to play by the rules when gathering signatures to place proposed amendments on the ballot. What Issue 1 Does Not Do ● End citizen-led constitutional amendments. ● Change Ohioans ability to make changes in the Ohio Revised Code. ● Remove the People’s critical role in our state government.
GFIOhio.com
Who is opposed to Issue 1?
Communist Party of Ohio
Democratic Socialists of Ohio
Ohio Democrat Party
US Senator Sherrod Brown
League of Women Voters
Planned Parenthood
Ohio Education Association
Human Rights Campaign (This is NOT a pro-life group.)
Pro-Choice Ohio [Pro-abortion Ohio]
ACLU of Ohio
Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom [Ohioans for Death and Dismemberment]
Follow the $$
Financial reports were filed this week by the Issue 1 groups. According to a report from the Columbus Dispatch:
“One Person One Vote has vastly outraised and outspent its opponents, allowing the group to dominate the airwaves with advertising. On top of the $14.8 million in contributions, opponents received $1.8 million in services provided by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio.
Top donations include: • $2.6 million from the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a progressive dark money group • $1.875 million from the Tides Foundation, a liberal social justice organization based in San Francisco • $1 million from the National Education Association • $1 million from the Ohio Education Association • Over $531,000 from the Fairness Project, which focuses on ballot measure campaigns One Person One Vote received $3.2 million from in-state donations, including $106,000 from individual Ohioans. Nearly two-thirds of the contributions came from groups and people in Washington, D.C. and California, with other donors hailing from New York, Colorado and Canada.”
Cincinnati Right to Life
Why We Need Issue 1 to Pass in 2023
The following is reprinted from Building Blocks for Liberty.
With all due respect, the arguments that have been made against Issue 1 are either dishonest or uninformed. Or both. I don’t know why you would call yourself a Republican if you are so against a republican form of government. Go join the democratic socialists. We are a constitutional republic in America, not a democracy. We never were a democracy, and our founders were vehemently against a democracy for our form of government. Thomas Jefferson called it “mob rule”. Ben Franklin compared a democracy to “two wolves and a lamb deciding on what to have for lunch.” They warned us that democracies ALWAYS lead to dictatorship and despotism. We pledge allegiance to the flag and to the republic for which it stands- we are not a democracy and shouldn’t want to be. The Constitution (A4S4) also guarantees that every state will have a republican form of government. There is a big difference between a democracy and a constitutional republic. And it is important. Our Constitution says that in our REPUBLIC, we are governed by elected representatives, not by majority rule. If the legislature doesn’t represent the needs of the people, vote them out and get new representatives. That’s the way our republic is supposed to work. I suppose that if you don’t care about the Constitution and can’t get your duly elected legislature to pass your woke agenda, you would just try to flood the fake media with money and try to deceive the voters into voting for your radical ideas. After all, most voters are shallow and are easily swayed by 140-character tweets or deceptive slogans like “black lives matter,” “the Inflation Reduction Act,” “reproductive freedom,” or “one person, one vote.” We shouldn’t fall for that. Do your homework. The future of Ohio is at stake. Here are just a couple of examples of what I mean by “deceptive.” • The coalition against Issue 1 calls themselves: “One Person, One Vote.” What is “one person one vote” supposed to mean? As if every person wouldn’t have an equal vote if Issue 1 was passed. I suppose they are trying to subtly compare it to the 3/5 clause in the Constitution that was nullified by the 13th Amendment. Intentionally deceptive. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you don’t know anything about the U.S. Constitution and you shouldn’t be voting. • What about the claim that it would be too hard to get another citizen-initiated ballot passed at 60%? The fact is that there are only 9 states, including Ohio, that allow a simple majority vote to pass an amendment. 32 states don’t allow citizen led amendments at all. We are the exception in being so easy, not the rule. It’s also a fact that 15 of the last 20 amendments to the Ohio Constitution passed the voters with more than 60% of the vote. The last three amendments were passed with more than 75% of the vote. If an amendment is worthy, it will be passed at 60%. So that is also ridiculous. Why would someone even say that if they were not trying to deceive you? Most importantly, a constitution should not be easy to change. Laws can change based on the changing needs and desires of the culture. They can be nullified or replaced as needed. They can be overturned by the courts. A Constitution is meant to be a permanent, structural document, not a backdoor for frivolous or deceptive policies that have no chance in the current, duly elected legislature. Why does the Ohio Constitution specify the address of the Columbus casino? The U.S. Constitution is much harder to amend. It has only been amended 17 times, after the initial Bill of Rights was ratified by 3/4th of the states in 1791. Notice, that is 75% needed for ratification, not 50%+1. The Ohio Constitution has been amended 10x that many: 174 times since 1803. It has been amended to pass job programs, establish the location of casinos, raise money through bond issues, and even establish standards of care for poultry. I’m not saying that any of these are necessarily bad things, but none of these things belong in a constitution- they are not permanent. They should be laws passed by the duly elected representatives of the people to meet a particular need at a particular time. What’s next? If we don’t shore up our Constitution to protect our republic, we’ll see a flood of radical amendments… from legalizing drugs, to restrictions on firearms, to elimination of parental consent laws, unrestricted abortion through all nine months, and new green policies that hurt small businesses. Don’t be fooled, this is a radical ploy to go around a non-cooperative legislature. We need to strengthen our Constitution for all of these reasons. Don’t fall for their deceptive slogans and hyperbole. Do your homework before you vote on August 8th.Vote YES to protect Ohio from the radical left agenda that is sure to follow if we don’t.
Rob Tuttle
Cincinnati Right to Life urges passage of Issue 1
This election cycle, it’s not enough for us to make sure that all like-minded voters participate—every participant must be fully informed. I have never seen so many of our typically liberty-minded individuals so easily led astray by the messaging of opposition…the populist repetition of “one person, one vote,” direct democracy, and the notion of “vote dilution” have been running rampant. This is unfortunately happening among friends who lean libertarian–especially those generally uninvolved with local and state level issues. So let’s set the record straight. What is Issue 1? Issue 1 aims to elevate the requirements for amending the constitution. This includes a requirement that petitioners obtain signatures on their initial petition from all the counties in our state instead of half the counties as required right now. Additionally, an amendment will have to obtain a 60% vote, or “supermajority” instead of the current 50% plus one vote “simple majority.” This election cycle, the term “supermajority” is somewhat misleading to the layperson. Ohio is far from alone in seeking greater security for changing our founding documents–four other states (Arizona, California, Louisiana, Nevada) have enacted a 66% vote requirement for amending the state Constitution. Three additional states (Delaware, Mississippi, Oregon) have enacted a 60% requirement for amendments to the state Constitution. Just like our nation has a Constitution, each state has one as well. The United States Constitution requires a 2/3 vote (66.66…%) to amend the Constitution–and 2/3 of the states must ratify it. The U.S. has 25 active amendments, 27 if we include the enactment and repeal of Prohibition. Do you know how many amendments the Ohio Constitution has been burdened with? 172. One hundred and seventy two. Let that sink in. That’s 172 reasons Ohioans have to hire a lawyer to even begin to understand their rights. 172 reasons contributing to why Ohio was once ranked as the 10th longest state constitution in 2012. How did this happen? Those of us who support Issue 1 believe that our procedural process is to blame… Ohio’s low bar for petitioners and election makes our state attractive to out-of-state special interests willing to invest big dollars in influencing policy here. As the familiar adage says, “so goes Ohio, so goes the nation.” This election cycle is unique, because the November election is inextricably intertwined with the outcome of Issue 1 in August. And for the first time, the future of abortion in Ohio is interwoven with issues like gender identity ideology and parental rights. This special election has brought together unexpected allies from small business owners, restaurant owners, gun owners, and parent groups. This election, Ohio organizations with no prior involvement in social issues within our state have recognized what is at stake in August and November. I recently was able to uncover the Goliaths looming behind the funding and support of Issue 1 opposition. Say hello to a dense network of statewide unionization, and climate groups, the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), along with the usual suspects—the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, Protect Choice Ohio, URGE, Equality Ohio, Red Wine and Blue and the League of Women Voters—all united behind an umbrella organization and registered as, “One Person, One Vote” www.votenoinaugust.org. Issue 1 opposition also includes editorial boards of major cosmopolitan newspapers including The Columbus Dispatch and the The Cleveland Plain Dealer –with more likely to jump on board. This organization leading the Issue 1 opposition is tied to: ● Endorsing organizations Common Cause and Stand Up America, which have both provided financial contributions to the DNC and Democrat congressional committee. ● Advisor organization The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center which describes themselves as “a nationwide movement building infrastructure organization that leverages ballot measures across the United States to…center people of color, queer, low-income, immigrant, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities…and galvanize a new progressive base.” Issue 1 also faces opposition from the Ohio Democrat Party, which is ironic– seeing as the Ohio Democrat Party Constitution requires a 60% vote to amend as well! Surely our state’s founding document deserves as much protection. Additionally, HJR19 in 2018 was co-sponsored by a Democrat, proposing the same protection as Issue 1. Do not believe the deception and distraction that Issue 1 is just about abortion. Issue 1 is so much broader than the issue of abortion. This election, we are being called to go beyond abortion if we have any hope of saving lives from its destruction. This election, we must vote YES in August and NO in November to protect the future of our state.
Rachel Citak, Attorney at Law, President of CRTL
Ohio Citizens PAC urges voting YES on Issue 1
The Ohio Constitution is a mess. It’s filled with legislation that belongs in the Ohio Revised Code. Currently, big money groups from outside Ohio have the ability to finance large scale efforts, meaning millions of dollars of misleading TV Ads, to change the Ohio Constitution with a simple majority vote of the people. This 60 percent rule to protect our constitution should have been put in place decades ago. The Radical Left can’t win elections in Ohio, and now they can’t elect Judges who will implement their radical agenda, so they have changed tactics and they intend to legislate by Constitutional Amendement! If we don’t pass Issue 1 in August and use it to defeat their Anti-Parents Rights, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Trans Mutilation Amendment in November, Ohio will be California within 5 years. First, in November, they are comming for our Children. Next they will be coming for our guns and 2nd Amendment Rights. Then they will go after small businesses by raising the miniumum wage and implementing “prevailing wage” laws. We MUST win Issue 1 on August 8th!
Ohio Citizens PAC
Ohio Gun Owners urges voting YES on Issue 1
Question: What about down the road? What crap will the politicians shove down our throats later if this (Issue One) passes? And is there a difference between the Ohio Constitution and the Ohio Revised Code? Answer: Protecting our freedoms from threats “down the road” or from politicians who want to “shove tyranny down our throats” is exactly why Ohio Gun Owners supports passing Issue One and raising the threshold to change the Ohio Constitution from 50% to 60%. Explanation I’d first like to define what the Ohio Constitution and the Ohio Revised Code are, because it is important to understand their proper roles in order to clearly understand Issue One. The Ohio Constitution is the foundation of Ohio government and the foundation for all laws in the state of Ohio. It is the bedrock standard that Ohio government must operate in accordance with, all laws must comply with and agree with it, and it supersedes the Ohio Revised Code. The Ohio Revised Code is the set of laws and statutes passed by the Ohio General Assembly which govern our day-to-day lives and which are enforced by Ohio law enforcement. The Ohio General Assembly is composed of state representatives and state senators elected by the citizens of Ohio, and represent “we the people.” Article One, Section 4 of the Ohio Constitution says that “The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security.” It is a beautiful statement to have in a constitution. But one might reasonably ask the question, “so because the Ohio Constitution, which is the highest law in Ohio, says that we have the right to bear arms, does that mean we’ve always had Constitutional Carry?” The answer is no, and for two main reasons. The first is that the Ohio Constitution, as a foundational document, is not where the laws governing the carrying of firearms in Ohio are codified. The laws governing the carrying of firearms are found in the Ohio Revised Code, and these laws are made by the Ohio General Assembly, whom the voters elect. The second reason why we didn’t have Constitutional Carry (until 2021) in Ohio, even though Article One, Section 4 of the Ohio Constitution very clearly allows for it, is because Ohio law enforcement enforces the Ohio Revised Code, not the Ohio Constitution. I want you to be crystal clear about this, so please forgive me for belaboring this point. It is clear that ever since the original Ohio Constitution was passed back in 1802, Ohioans have had a constitutional right to carry a concealed handgun. The Ohio Revised Code, however, did not agree with that “interpretation” of the Ohio Constitution and outlawed the practice of carrying a handgun concealed unless you had a license from the state, so anyone who conceal carried without a license before 2021 and got caught by a police officer was easily arrested, charged and convicted under the law of the Ohio Revised Code. (Note: Yes, the prohibition on carrying without a license was likely unconstitutional under Article One, Section Four of the Ohio Constitution, but lawsuits challenging such are expensive and were not an option at the time) That is one of the main reasons I started Ohio Gun Owners. I wanted the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Constitution to say the same thing so that lawful citizens could carry without the government licensing that right and without being arrested for doing so. So OGO set out on the path to change the Ohio Revised Code. We had legislation sponsored, it started picking up momentum, it was passed through both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly, it was signed by the governor of Ohio and officially became law when it was enacted in section 2923.111 of the Ohio Revised Code. It is still the law today in Ohio because it has not been repealed by a new law, and because it is built on the foundation of Article One, Section Four of the Ohio Constitution. Another example of this relationship between the Ohio Constitution and the Ohio Revised Code would be the illegality of murder. The Ohio Constitution in Article One, Section One says that Ohioans have the rights of “enjoying and defending life and liberty,” but the law stipulating that murder is illegal is found in chapter 2903 of the Ohio Revised Code. Future Proof Ohio is in a constant state of change. Right now, Ohio has a Republican Super Majority in the Ohio General Assembly and Republicans hold every statewide office, including the Governor’s office. Because of those facts, we’ve made significant progress in passing pro-gun legislation in the General Assembly over the last several years, where passing legislation requires and will continue to require crossing the 50% threshold. But Ohio has not always had large Republican majorities, and it will likely not always have them in the future. If or when the Democrats take control of the Ohio General Assembly at some point, they will have the opportunity to change Ohio’s gun laws in the Ohio Revised Code by passing legislation with a simple majority of the votes, just like we have changed Ohio’s gun laws in the Ohio Revised Code by passing legislation with a simple majority of the votes. None of that will change if Issue One passes. What will change if Issue One passes is that, by raising the voting threshold from 50% to 60% to change any part of the Ohio Constitution, the bedrock and the foundation of Ohio’s law and system of government will be protected from the radical changes we see happening around us every day. And that will give our children, our grandchildren and our legacies the maximum opportunity to enjoy the freedoms and liberty you and I have today.
Colleges can no longer discriminate against people because of the color of their skin or heritage. With all of the heightened charges of societal racism in recent years, this is certainly a major step in eliminating institutional racism and moving closer to a world envisioned by Martin Luther King, Jr.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Supreme Court rules against Biden student loan debt scheme
President Biden’s attempt to transfer $430 billion of personal student loans to the national debt has been thwarted. Unless he can come up with another plan, borrowers will be forced to be responsible and fulfill the commitments they made to repay the money they borrowed. Those borrowers are disappointed that they’ll have to live up to their commitments. Also disappointed, are people with credit card debt, car loans, boat loans, vacation loans, and mortgages who were hoping that President Biden would forgive those loans too.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Colorado graphic designer who refused to create same-sex wedding websites
Religious liberty is the winner here and this case has far reaching implications. For example, it now appears that Muslim caterers won’t be required to serve pork. Furthermore, people of Palestinian descent won’t be required to service Jewish weddings or bar mitzvahs.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
Some of the below are pending trustee approval:
Children’s Hospital has submitted plans to build 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.
Alfaa will be building on an empty lot on the corner of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Blvd. I’m wondering if they sell alfalfa sprouts?
LaRosa’s will be constructing a new location as part of a small strip mall on the corner of SR 32 and Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road on Yates Lane. I expect them to be rolling in dough soon.
The old Valero on the corner of Ohio Pike and Bennett Road is under new ownership. They will be tearing down the old building and constructing a new convenience and wine store. The previous condition of the property was certainly something to whine about.
Take 5 Oil Change is now open for business on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road. It was a “slick” move.
Biggby Coffee is now open for business and “brewing up” plans for a grand opening on July 31 at their new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location.
Dirty Dough Cookies is “baking” plans for an August 5 grand opening at their new location near the Cherry Grove Skyline Chili.
Popshelf is planning a new location in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’m looking forward to “popping” in.
Mercy Health Urgent Care will be caring for patients when their new location opens in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’ll be “patient” while I await their grand opening.
Grocery Outlet is planning a new store in the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond location in the Eastgate Pavilion near Best Buy. They are expecting to “produce” profits.
A Hilton Hotel has been perpetually under construction near the Hampton Inn and Meijer’s. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that construction has recommenced.
Construction is on-going at the Glen Este Chick-fil-A to improve and expand their restaurant and drive through lanes. No more playing “chicken” in the two merging drive through lanes. Now that’s something to “cluck” about.
Vandalia Rental is “gearing up” to move into the old Ohio Mulch location on Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road near the Days Inn.
Bubbakoo’s is “cooking up” plans to open in the previous Zoup’s location. Construction is nearing completion.
Kay Jewelers is looking at a “golden” opportunity to locate a store near Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture.
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?
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel. It’s expected to be a “full-filling” experience.
PetSuites is “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. The lot has been cleared and is ready to begin construction.
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.
Outback Steakhouse will be “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Construction has begun. The “stakes” could be high and profits are expected to “sizzle.”
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots. They are hoping to “cash-in” on the move.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake. We didn’t “grill” them at the Trustee’s meeting.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Put simply, it requires 60 percent approval for future amendments to the Ohio Constitution.
Why is that important?
The Ohio Constitution is a mess. It’s filled with legislation that belongs in the Ohio Revised Code. Currently, big money groups from outside Ohio have the ability to finance large scale efforts to change the Ohio Constitution with a simple majority vote of the people. This 60 percent rule to protect our constitution should have been put in place decades ago. Regardless, if we don’t pass this, our constitution will undoubtedly get worse.
What groups are supporting this protection?
In addition to my personal endorsement, the Clermont County Republican Party, State Treasurer Robert Sprague, and many more. Cincinnati Right to Life put out a memo with this paragraph:
A groundswell of organizations including the Ohio Republican Party, Center for Christian Virtue, the National Federation of Independent Business in Ohio, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Restaurant Association, and Ohio Right to Life are mobilizing Ohioans to vote yes on Issue 1. Many recognize that for too long, Ohio’s Constitution has been up for sale to the highest bidder. From casinos to drug-legalization pushers to abortionists, special interests with millions of dollars have targeted the Ohio Constitution because of the ease of amending our state’s founding document.
Cincinnati Right to Life 6/22/2023
Additionally, a good summary came from Buckeye Firearms:
A YES vote on Issue 1 protects our Second Amendment rights from deep-pocketed, out-of-state interests, like anti-gun Mike Bloomberg. So, of course, gun grabbers and the media are spreading lies to get people to vote against it in the upcoming Aug. 8 special election. One lie is that Issue 1 is radical and undemocratic because it makes it harder to change Ohio’s constitution. But changing a constitution is supposed to be difficult — more difficult than changing ordinary laws. For example, the founders made it hard to change the U.S. Constitution. To amend it requires a 2/3 vote of both chambers of Congress and a vote of 3/4 of state legislatures. Most states make it hard to change their constitutions as well. For example, Colorado requires a 55% vote. Florida requires a 60% vote. New Hampshire requires a 66% vote. And guess what? The Ohio Democratic Party itself requires a vote of 60% to amend its own bylaws, i.e., their party constitution! That’s exactly the same vote threshold Issue 1 calls for to change Ohio’s constitution!
Dean Rieck, Executive Director
Friends of Liberty United (FOLU) put out this statement:
Over 30 states already require 60% to amend their state constitution. Issue 1 just aligns Ohio with the majority of other states. Since 1851, Ohio’s Constitution has been amended 172 times while the US Constitution has been amended only 27 times since 1789! Even a Presidential veto takes a 2/3 vote (@67%) in the House before a bill becomes a law. Ohio has 88 counties. When only 5% of voters signing initiative petition in 44 counties to be required for initiative petitions, this already leaves half (50%) of our counties not represented. If a proposed amendment is good, these new requirements should not be a problem.
July 10: Voter registration deadline for August 8 election. July 11: Early in-person voting for August 8 election begins. August 1: Deadline to request absentee ballot for August 8 election. August 8: Election Day.
On a 2 to 1 vote, the Board of Trustees approved the following:
New playground equipment costing approximately $510,000. The existing equipment will be moved to Mt. Carmel Park.
Of that, $125,000 is a federal grant and $385,000 is ARPA (Covid) money.
New Pickleball courts costing approximately $415,000.
Of that, $122,000 is a grant from the Ohio capital budget and $293,000 is ARPA (Covid) money.
Why I voted “NO” on spending $925,000 (510,000 + 415,000) of your money: Regardless of the source of funds, all of it is taxpayer money. The two grants totaling $247,000 ($125,000 + $122,000) were “use it or lose it.” The remaining $678,000 ($925,000 – $247,000) is the ARPA (Covid) money that could have been used to offset other general fund expenses and reduce the upward pressure on ever increasing property taxes. For example, that $678,000 of ARPA (Covid) money could have been spent on roads, police and fire equipment. We could have used that money to purchase a fire engine, repair and upgrade multiple roads, or replace a fleet of ageing police cars. So now, we will be spending a similar $678,000 out of our general fund instead. Over time, our general fund will be dwindling and the Board of Trustees, at that time, will have discussions about raising property taxes and/or reducing services. And the voters will be saying: “Remember when…?” Although recreational equipment is nice to have, it’s a matter of opportunity cost. In this case, I simply could not justify the expense relative to the other needs of the township. Did I make the wrong decision? Reply back at BeckerGOP@Fuse.net and let me know your thoughts.
New Website
Check out our new website at https://www.union-township.oh.us/. I’d like to change our URL to something simpler and more intuitive than www.union-township.oh.us. I have a few ideas that end in .gov. Give me your ideas. Reply back at BeckerGOP@Fuse.net.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
Gyro Express has opened a new location at the Eastgate Mall. They are “sandwiched” inside the food court.
Biggby Coffee is now open for and “brewing up” business at their new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location.
Beauty Artistry Academy is now open for business at 792 Eastgate South Drive around the corner from Cici’s Pizza. Expect a “hair raising” experience.
Blinds Plus recently opened a new store in the old Walmart location near Chuck-e-Cheese’s. Customers have been going in to “see” them.
Cincy Beauty Parlour is open for business at 500 Ohio Pike. No need to “pull your hair out” to get an appointment.
Popshelf is planning a new location in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’m looking forward to “popping” in.
Mercy Health Urgent Care will be caring for patients when their new location opens in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’ll be “patient” while I await their grand opening.
Libby’s Country Candles is “lighting up” sales at their new location inside the Eastgate Mall.
Mike’s Car Wash is “washing” out the competition at their new location at SR 125 and McMann Road.
Grocery Outlet is planning a new store in the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond location in the Eastgate Pavilion near Best Buy. They are expecting to “produce” profits.
A Hilton Hotel has been perpetually under construction near the Hampton Inn and Meijer’s. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that construction has recommenced.
Construction is on-going at the Glen Este Chick-fil-A to improve and expand their restaurant and drive through lanes. Now that’s something to “cluck” about.
Vandalia Rental is “gearing up” to move into the old Ohio Mulch location on Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road near the Days Inn.
Bubbakoo’s is “cooking up” plans to open in the previous Zoup’s location. Construction is in progress.
Kay Jewelers is looking at a “golden” opportunity to locate a store near Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Dirty Dough Cookies is “baking” plans to open near the Cherry Grove Skyline Chili.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture.
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?
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel. It’s expected to be a “full-filling” experience.
PetSuites is “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. The lot has been cleared.
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.
Outback Steakhouse will be “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Construction has begun. The “stakes” could be high and profits are expected to “sizzle.”
Take 5 Oil Change is currently building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road. It’s a “slick” move.
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots. They are hoping to “cash-in” on the move.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake. We didn’t “grill” them at the Trustee’s meeting.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
According to USDebtClock.org, the debt is approaching $32 trillion with a deficit of approximately $1.5 trillion.
Worst case scenario: Balanced Budget
It appears that the US government must either raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion or cut spending by the same (or some combination of the two) to achieve a balanced budget. Is an unconstitutional default on public debt or cuts in popular programs like Social Security and Medicare necessary? Nope.
What were the fiscal 2022 (October 1 through September 30) actuals?
According to USSpending.gov they spent $6.27 trillion of our money in FY 2022. When Texas Governor Rick Perry ran for president, he proposed eliminating the departments of education, energy, and commerce. Let’s do that: The Department of Education and the Department of Energy spent $639 billion and $58.3 billion respectively. The Department of Commerce spent $21.7 billion. ObamaCare cost us another $204 billion in FY 2022. The Earned Income Tax Credit is a welfare program managed by the IRS and cost us $64 billion. (It provides tax “refunds” to people who might never have paid any taxes to be refunded.) President Biden’s so-called “student loan forgiveness” is worth $42 billion in FY 2023. His open borders policy cost us $10.7 billion in welfare for illegal aliens. There’s another $90 billion in unspent Coved money that could be clawed back and $23.8 billion in a category called “unknown.” Maybe they should find that and eliminate it. If you’re keeping score, we’re now at $1.2 trillion of $1.5 trillion to balance the budget and eliminate the debt ceiling “crisis.” Frankly, I don’t think finding another $300 billion or so would be too difficult. How much more could we save by cutting off welfare for able-body adults? What about heightening the requirements for new enrollees for any welfare program? Realistically, these cuts would have to be phased in over a few years. It’s also important to note that eliminating whole departments won’t necessarily eliminate all of their spending. Many programs could get transferred elsewhere. The above examples are intended to be a starting point for serious discussions leading to spending controls and ultimately a balanced budget. The purpose of this exercise is to point out the ridiculous rhetoric threatening interest payments on debt (default) and social security checks. Why is it that they never threaten to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts? Liberals would rather default on debt and Social Security. It’s a matter of priorities which gets back to “elections have consequences.”
Let’s take a look at what exacly it says about debt:
The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned.
14th Amendment, Section 4
This was written shortly after the civil war and was focused on it. Regardless, it requires that the public debt must be paid prior to any other expenses. Default is not an option. It doesn’t mean that the debt ceiling law is unconstitutional and can be disregarded.
How does this concept compare to a household credit card?
Let’s say that your credit card has a $10,000 spending limit and requires that all interest due must be paid. Only President Biden believes that the credit card company is required to increase your credit limit if you can’t (or won’t) pay the interest due.
What spending does the Constitution authorize?
Most of it is summed up in Section 8 of Article I. The 10th Amendment makes it clear that the federal government can only do what the Constitution specifically allows and all else is for the individual states to decide.
Role of the federal government and the states
Foreign policy, national defense, coining money, regulating commerce, and settling disputes between the states are a few examples of the purpose of the federal government. The $2.5 trillion that we spend on the Department of Health and Human Services was never part of the plan. Additionally, there are multiple other departments and programs that could be and should be managed by the states.
The solution
The federal government should phase out all unconstitutional programs by block granting them to the states. The states would then decide if and how to manage them. Multiple states could form a consortium to achieve economies of scale and manage programs by region.
The 2023 Farmers Market will be every Friday beginning June 9 from 4 PM to 7 PM.
New Website
Website development is ongoing with Civic Plus. It is anticipated to go live in June.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
Construction continues on the TQL expansion and the Inter Parish Ministry food pantry in Mt. Carmel.
Kroger has opened a new gas station at their Cherry Grove location. They expect the addition to “fuel” profits.
A Hilton Hotel has been perpetually under construction near the Hampton Inn and Meijer’s. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that construction has recommenced.
Mike’s Car Wash has purchased an existing facility with planed upgrades off of SR 125 and McMann Road. They hope to “washout” the competition.
Plans have been approved for Chick-fil-A to improve and expand their drive through lanes. Now that’s something to “cluck” about.
Vandalia Rental is “gearing up” to move into the old Ohio Mulch location on Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road near the Days Inn.
Bubbakoo’s is “cooking up” plans to open in the previous Zoup’s location.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture that has been approved by the Board of Trustees.
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?
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel. It’s expected to be a “full-filling” experience.
PetSuites is “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. The lot has been cleared.
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.
Outback Steakhouse will be “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Lot demolition has begun. The “stakes” could be high and profits are expected to “sizzle.”
Take 5 Oil Change is currently building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road. It’s a “slick” move.
Biggby Coffee is “brewing” a new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location.
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots. They are hoping to “cash-in” on the move.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake. We didn’t “grill” them at the Trustee’s meeting.
Congressman Wenstrup’s office is in the lower level of the Civic Center near the Post Office. Staff is available during business hours to meet with members of the public.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
Well, any medication that is likely to cause a miscarriage is obviously unsafe. But this one is specifically prescribed for that purpose. That makes it evil.
Gun Control
They call it “gun safety” now. (Btw, everybody supports gun safety.)
I ran across this interesting read: Thinking Biblically about Guns. My favorite Scripture passage on this topic is Luke 22: 36 – 38:
36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. 37 It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.”
38 The disciples said, “See, Lord, here are two swords.”
There will be a private reception for Vivek prior to the Banquet for major donors
We have reserved the entire facility so we will be selling a minimum of 600 seats.
We will be reserving a block of seats for the members of the Clermont County Central Committee.
If you want to volunteer for this event, contact all of the following: Michael Logue (logue4trustee@gmail.com) Bonnie Batchler (bonniebatchler@yahoo.com) Linda Fraley (lfraley@isoc.net)
Why did people start using the term “climate change” instead of the previous term “global warming”?
This looks like something I would have written:
I’m 61 years old I know the scam.
First the world was going to freeze again if we didn’t do what they told us.
Then we were going to burn to death because of our hair spray cans were destroying the ozone.
Then we were killing off all the trees so we needed to use plastic bags instead of paper.
Then we were ruining the planet with all the plastic bags we needed to use cloth which stores were more than happy to sell us rather than the plastic bags they gave us.
Then they realized the world was warming and the rivers would rise because the glaziers were melting and we were going to drown. NY would end up in the ocean along with California.
Then the stats came out and the warming was slowing down to a crawl.
So they realized they could not be so specific.
Climate Change can mean just about anything.
If it gets too hot it’s climate change, if it gets too cold it’s climate change, if we have more storms than usual it’s climate change.
It’s a catch all for everything so you can twist it as you like.
Brilliant.
Now step in line and do what they want or they say you want to destroy the planet.
Per a vote of the people in 2015, Union Township is authorized to offer an opt-out aggregation price for the generation portion of customer’s gas and electric bills. Details are below and here: https://energyalliances.com/union-township-clermont-co
Electric Aggregation
All Duke Energy customer’s electric utility bills consists of two components. One component is the energy production commodity with multiple competitors. It is typically called “generation” or “supply.” The other component is typically called “distribution,” transmission,” or “delivery.” It includes billing, line maintenance, and repair. That fee is non-negotiable and set by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Duke Energy is always our energy distributor and could also be the supplier. Per a vote of the people in 2015, Union Township is authorized to offer an opt-out aggregation price for the generation portion of customer’s bills. That means that customers who are using Duke as their supplier must opt-out to keep Duke as their supplier. Otherwise, they will be switched to the aggregation supplier (Energy Harbor) beginning in June 2023. The aggregation rate is fixed for 24 months with no monthly or early termination fees. Duke’s generation rate is variable and it’s April rate (6.44¢/kWh) dipped below the offered aggregation rate (6.51¢/kWh). However, Duke’s recent rider filings with PUCO indicate that their June through September 2023 rate will be 10.17 cents per kWh. Customers are encouraged to periodically shop their rates at https://www.energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&TerritoryId=4&RateCode=1 Like a “do not call list” PUCO offers an “electric do not aggregate list” for Ohio electric utility customers that desire to remove themselves from the pool of customers eligible to participate in an electric aggregation program. To do so, call (800) 686-PUCO (7826). More information is here: https://puco.ohio.gov/utilities/electricity/resources/electric-do-not-aggregate-list
Natural Gas Aggregation
Like electric, all Duke Energy customer’s gas utility bills consists of two components. One component is the energy production commodity with multiple competitors. It is typically called “gas cost recovery (GCR)” or “supply.” The other component is typically called “distribution,” transmission,” or “delivery.” It includes billing, pipeline maintenance, and repair. That fee is non-negotiable and set by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Duke Energy is always our energy distributor and could also be the supplier. Per a vote of the people in 2015, Union Township is offering an aggregation price for the generation (GCR) portion of customer’s bills. Duke’s generation rate is variable month-to-month and it’s April rate (57.66¢/ccf) is now substantially below the offered aggregation rate (83.9¢/ccf) through AEP. However, the aggregation rate is fixed through October 2024 with no early termination penalty. Customers are encouraged to periodically shop their rates at https://www.energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=NaturalGas&TerritoryId=10&RateCode=1
Farmers Market
The 2023 Farmers Market will start in June. Dates and times are to be determined.
New Website
Website development is ongoing with Civic Plus. It is anticipated to go live in early May.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
The lot between Office Max and Park Bank on Old SR 74 at Eastgate Blvd. has been cleared. It’s the cleanest it’s been in many years. PetSuites is building a new facility there. Additionally, construction continues on the TQL expansion and the Inter Parish Ministry food pantry in Mt. Carmel.
Union Township’s newest restaurant is Fusabowl. It is located near TJ Max in Cherry Grove in the old Smashburger location. I’ve not been there yet, but expect to be “bowled over.”
Kroger has opened a new gas station at their Cherry Grove location. They expect the addition to “fuel” profits.
A Hilton Hotel has been perpetually under construction near the Hampton Inn and Meijer’s. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that construction has recommenced.
Mike’s Car Wash has purchased an existing facility with planed upgrades off of SR 125 and McMann Road. They hope to “washout” the competition.
Plans have been approved for Chick-fil-A to improve and expand their drive through lanes. Now that’s something to “cluck” about.
Vandalia Rental is “gearing up” to move into the old Ohio Mulch location on Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road near the Days Inn.
Bubbakoo’s is “cooking up” plans to open in the previous Zoup’s location.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture that has been approved by the Board of Trustees.
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?
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel. It’s expected to be a “full-filling” experience.
PetSuites is “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. The lot has been cleared.
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.
Outback Steakhouse will be “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Lot demolition has begun. The “stakes” could be high and profits are expected to “sizzle.”
Take 5 Oil Change is currently building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road. It’s a “slick” move.
Biggby Coffee has begun “brewing” a new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location.
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots. They are hoping to “cash-in” on the move.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake. We didn’t “grill” them at the Trustee’s meeting.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
Did this newsletter get sent to you by someone other than me? If so, please let me know at BeckerGOP@Fuse.net and I will add you to my distribution list. That will ensure that you get it in a timelier manner. You may also forward this to your friends. Let me know if you would like to unsubscribe. This issue and back issues are available at: www.BeckerGOP.com.
Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
There will be a private reception for Vivek prior to the Banquet for major donors
We have reserved the entire facility so we will be selling a minimum of 600 seats.
We will be reserving a block of seats for the members of the Clermont County Central Committee.
If you want to volunteer for this event, contact all of the following: Michael Logue (logue4trustee@gmail.com) Bonnie Batchler (bonniebatchler@yahoo.com) Linda Fraley (lfraley@isoc.net)
Aicholtz Road will soon begin reconstruction to add three roundabouts and reroute the road. A temporary closure will occur between address 4318 and 4336 Aicholtz Rd. Eastgate Square Drive will not be accessible from Aicholtz Road during this closure. Local traffic will be maintained. The road will be closed to through traffic from 8 am to 4 pm on Monday, April 3, 2023 through Thursday, April 13, 2023. Additional information is here: https://goclermont.org/cctid-project/aicholtz-road-roundabouts/
The 2023 Farmers Market will start in June. Dates and times are to be determined.
Spring Junk Days
April 17 through April 22: Monday – Friday 7am-5pm & Saturday 8am-3pm. 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, behind the Police Station
New Website
Website development is ongoing with Civic Plus. It is anticipated to go live in early May.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
The old Wendy’s on the corner of SR 125 and Nine Mile Road in Withamsville is finally gone. Construction has begun on a Take Five Oil Change. Also, the old video store triplex where the Glen Este Starbucks had been is now gone. Outback Steakhouse will be building there. Additionally, construction continues on the TQL expansion and the Inter Parish Ministry food pantry in Mt. Carmel.
Mike’s Car Wash has purchased an existing facility with planed upgrades off of SR 125 and McMann Road. They hope to “washout” the competition.
Plans have been approved for Chick-fil-A to improve and expand their drive through lanes. Now that’s something to “cluck” about.
Vandalia Rental is “gearing up” to move into the old Ohio Mulch location on Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road near the Days Inn.
Bubbakoo’s is “cooking up” plans to open in the previous Zoup’s location.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture that has been approved by the Board of Trustees.
Honda East will be expanding their operations in Cherry Grove. Wouldn’t it be nice if they offered free samples?
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel.
PetSuites will be “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. Construction is expected to begin in late April.
Kroger 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.
Outback Steakhouse will be “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Lot demolition has begun. The “stakes” could be high.
Take 5 Oil Change is currently building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road. It’s a “slick” move.
Biggby Coffee has begun “brewing” lot preparation for a new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location.
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots. They are hoping to “cash-in” on the deal.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake. We didn’t “grill” them at the Trustee’s meeting.
April 18 Advocates for Medical Truth (AMT) meeting at the Union Township Civic Center at 7:00 PM. This group was previously called “Stop the Mandates.”
April 19 Clermont County Republican Party Central Committee meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7:00 PM.
April 20 Clermont County Township Association meeting in Tate Township at 6:30 PM.
April 24 Friends of Liberty United (FOLU) meeting at the House of Restoration in Day Heights at 7:00 PM.
April 25 Union Township Trustees work session at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
“Crimes against humanity” was the accusation President Biden made about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I don’t dispute that, but his accusations rings hollow when you consider the “crimes against humanity” President Biden supports against preborn children.
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner
Keynote speaker: Vivek Ramaswamy
Event details:
Brian Thomas (55KRC) has agreed to be the MC
The event will be at the Oasis on May 5, 2023.
There will be a private reception for Vivek prior to the Banquet for major donors
We have reserved the entire facility so we will be selling a minimum of 600 seats.
We will be reserving a block of seats for the members of the Clermont County Central Committee.
If you want to volunteer for this event, contact all of the following: Michael Logue (logue4trustee@gmail.com) Bonnie Batchler (bonniebatchler@yahoo.com) Linda Fraley (lfraley@isoc.net)
We’ve celebrated our “diversity” so much that we forgot all the ways we’re really the same as Americans, bound by ideals that united a divided, headstrong group of people 250 years ago. I believe deep in my bones those ideals still exist. I’m running for President to revive them. pic.twitter.com/bz5Qtt4tmm
The following is from Gary Bauer’s End of Day Report – 2/10/2023:
More Jab Mandates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just added COVID-19 shots to its list of annual vaccination recommendations. Unfortunately, many school districts automatically adopt the recommendations as required vaccinations for children to attend school. This makes absolutely no sense. Children are at virtually no risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19. Moreover, it’s been clear for some time now that the vaccines really aren’t very effective in the traditional sense of the term “vaccine.” Some officials have admitted that they knew the vaccines wouldn’t prevent transmission of the virus. Now even the sainted Dr. Anthony Fauci is admitting that he knew the vaccines wouldn’t tame the pandemic, in spite of everything he and others told us. People lost their jobs and we forced good men and women out of the military over these ineffective shots! This is totally outrageous. What is the real agenda here? Did anyone at the CDC think about how controversial their new “recommendations” would be? Did they stop to think about how they could “bring everyone together”? Of course not! This is about using the brute force of government to control everything from how we’re allowed to live, how we can cook, what we’re allowed to drive, and whether we’re even allowed to work.
Of the 28 applicants, three finalists are planning to meet with the public at a casual breakfast at the UT Civic Center on February 27 at 7:30 AM. The Board of Trustees will likely make a final decision and hire the new chief at the March 14 meeting.
Survey
UT is looking forward to many new opportunities in the next year and beyond. But in order to move forward, it is important to know what the citizens of Union Township want to see in the development of our community. Take our Community Economic Development Survey here.
OKI has approved a grant for sidewalks around West Clermont High School.
Parks
UT is working on developing master plans for parks and for new pickleball courts. Love to hear any feedback on interests from the community. Also working on additional grant funding to further develop park assets.
New Website
Website development is ongoing with Civic Plus. It is anticipated to go live in early May.
Social Media
The township uses social media to share timely, important information with constituents related to local news and events, and public projects, facilities, activities, and programs. Union Township’s use of social media will: ➡️ Help achieve strategic goals of the Township; ➡️ Proactively communicate with citizens and stakeholders in the community; ➡️ Encourage and support communication and civic culture; and ➡️ Increase Transparency of government. You can watch the discussion of the Policy at Minute 58. Click here to read the proposed policy draft.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
A new Amoco gas station, GrabnGo, laundromat, and drive through is at 1158 Old State Route 74 across from Elick Lane. It has recently completed construction and is now open. It’s called “Bulldog Laundromat and GrabnGo Drivethru.”
Other than the above, only the Inter Parish Ministry food pantry is currently under construction. The timing of many of the below projects have been changing. We anticipate that visible work on some of these will begin in the spring.
Bubbakoo’s is planning to open in the previous Zoup’s location.
Kroger 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.
Outback Steakhouse is planning a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be.
Take 5 Oil Change will be building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road.
Biggby Coffee will build a new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location.
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake.
Kris and I served together in the Ohio House. He was a great man and a strong conservative. Kris was a member of our “Caveman Caucus” and will be missed by many. His passing is a true loss for his family and the people of Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch story is here. Additionally, the TV10 story is here.
Event Calendar
February 27 Breakfast with the UT Police finalists at 7:30 AM at the UT Civic Center.
February 27 Friends of Liberty United (FOLU) meeting at the House of Restoration in Day Heights at 7:00 PM.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
The major media has been breathlessly reporting on how the “crazy right-wing Republicans” in the U.S. House could bring down the economy by failing to increase the national debt ceiling. These same media outlets have failed to recognize that the opposite is true.
If the unsustainable and reckless borrowing and spending continues, an economic collapse is inevitable.
John Becker
Those “crazy right-wing Republicans” understand this and are trying “right the ship” before it sinks.
Upside-down World
Word Games – a few examples:
Killing pre-born babies (homicide by abortion) is now called “healthcare.” They used to call it “choice.” Antifa domestic terrorists are now called “activists.” Sex change operations are now called “gender affirming care.” “They” and “them” had always been plural but now may be singular. Censorship is now called “content moderation.” Gun control is now called “gun safety.” Both global warming and global cooling are now called “man-made climate change.” Illegal aliens are now called “undocumented immigrants” or “migrant workers.” Amnesty is now called “comprehensive immigration reform.” Street people and hobos are now called “homeless.” (Not all “homeless” are hobos.) Homosexuals are now called “gay.” Jungles are now called “rainforests.”
US House Democrats elect notorious election denier as their leader
Clear “threat to democracy” (according to Democrat rhetoric)
The following is from the UT Facebook page: Union Township Police Chief Scott Gaviglia has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2023. We are sad to see him go, but there’s no question that his retirement is well deserved. ????♂️ August 1994: Started with Hamilton County Adult Probation ????♂️ October 1997: Started with UTPD as a Patrolman ????♂️ February 2002: Promoted to Patrol Sergeant ????♂️ March 2003: Promoted to Investigative Sergeant ????♂️ January 2006: Promoted to Operations Lieutenant ????♂️ January 2015: Promoted to Chief of Police
Congressman Wenstrup District Office
Congressman Wenstrup has moved his district office from Anderson Township to the UT Civic Center near the post office on the lower level.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
Currently, only the Inter Parish Ministry food pantry is under construction. The timing of many of the below projects have been changing. We anticipate that visible work on some of these will begin in the spring.
Pending Trustee approval, Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there.
Honda East has submitted plans to expand its operations on Ohio Pike.
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel.
PetSuites is planning a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max.
Kroger 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.
Outback Steakhouse is planning a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be.
Take 5 Oil Change will be building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road.
Biggby Coffee will build a new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location.
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots.
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
Since the beginning if time, women have become pregnant when fertilization occurs. The FDA has redefined pregnant to “implantation.” Therefore, and following the logic, a woman must be “pre-pregnant” between the time of fertilization and implantation. See story here.
Congress has passed, and President Biden has now signed, a sweeping $1.65 trillion omnibus spending bill that gives millions of taxpayers’ dollars to LGBT pressure groups, causes veterans’ hospitals to commit abortions, and could compel the U.S. military and pro-life business people to facilitate abortion-on-demand. Democratic lawmakers call the last-minute bill, which locks in astronomical government spending levels for a year, “a great result,” but Republicans say its misplaced priorities and deficit spending represent “an egregious abuse of trust of the American people.”
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
Currently, only the Inter Parish Ministry food pantry is under construction. The timing of many of the below projects have been changing. We anticipate that visible work on some of these will begin in the spring.
Inter Parish Ministry has a food pantry under construction across from Gold Star Chili in Mt. Carmel.
PetSuites is planning a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max.
TQL will be adding an additional 1,000 jobs at its sprawling UT campus. The Board of Trustees has approved TQL’s new construction plans. The new southern wing will look similar to their recently added northern wing. They are currently expanding the parking lot on the north side of their building.
Kroger: The Union Township Board of Trustees approved Kroger’s 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 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.
Outback Steakhouse is planning a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be.
Take 5 Oil Change will be building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road.
Biggby Coffee will build a new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location. Due to upcoming road construction, Chase Bank will be closing and potentially rebuilding in the immediate area.
Pending Trustee approval, Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location to Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots.
Pending Trustee approval, Taco John’s will be building a new restaurant in the Sam’s Club parking lot near Steak n Shake.
Event Calendar
January 1, 2023 Happy New Year!
January 3 Union Township Trustees annual reorganization meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
January 10 Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
January 17 Stop the Mandates meeting at the Union Township Civic Center at 7:30 PM.
January 18 Clermont County Republican Party Central Committee meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7:00 PM.
January 19 Clermont County Township Association meeting at Batavia Twp at 6:30 PM.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
Overall, election day went very well in Ohio. However, we had two notable and tragic losses:
Greg Landsman’s victory over Republican Steve Chabot was a painful loss for conservatives in general and the lives of the preborn specifically. It’s interesting to note that Landsman’s victory speech talked a lot about “freedom” and “freedom to choose.” He was talking about abortion of course. What he failed to explain was his support for the “freedom” to kill and the “freedom to choose” death for innocent human beings. Had Landsman been around in the 1860’s, I suppose he would have been arguing for the “freedom” of the slave owners and the “freedom” of white people “to choose” to own slaves. Well, that was the position of the Democrat Party and its KKK wing. The only thing that has changed is the class of people (preborn) that they refuse to recognize for basic human rights. Unfortunately, they are continuing to double down on death.
Jenn Giroux ran to replace the term limited Tom Brinkman in the statehouse. Representative Brinkman had always been a leader for the right to life. Likewise, Jenn Giroux is in that same mold and would have continued to fight for human rights for the preborn.
The Upside-Down World of “Protections” and “Healthcare”
In a recent news article, I saw a reference to the high court returning the abortion debate to the states as “the overturning of federal abortion protections.” Really? That same reporter would have argued that the Civil War (or perhaps the 13th Amendment) overturned federal “protections” for slavery. I’m beginning to understand the frustrations that the abolitionists must have felt by the then-media. In this upside-down world, abortion is now considered “protection” and called “reproductive healthcare” and sex change operations are called “gender affirming healthcare” and taxpayers are paying for it. See Isaiah 5:20.
Christian Nationalism
The sign said “Stop Christian Nationalism.”
The sign was held by a pro-abortion activist. I had to think for a moment about what that meant: Christians are followers of Jesus Christ and nationalists are patriots who are proud of their country. They want to Make America Great Again and put the interests of Americans first. That describes most of my social circle. Well, we aren’t the problem. We are the answer to the problem. And abortion is a human rights violation and a crime against humanity.
Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses
TQL will be adding an additional 1,000 jobs at its sprawling UT campus. The Board of Trustees has approved TQL’s new construction plans. The new southern wing will look similar to their recently added northern wing. They are currently expanding the parking lot on the north side of their building. Kroger: The Union Township Board of Trustees approved Kroger’s 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 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 sometime next year in coordination with opening the new Kroger Marketplace store. Outback Steakhouse is planning a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Demolition is expected this fall. Construction is scheduled for winter and the grand opening is planned for early 2023. Take 5 Oil Change will be building on the site of an old shuttered Wendy’s near the corner of Ohio Pike and Nine Mile Road. Biggby Coffee will build a new location in Meijer’s parking lot near the current Chase Bank location. Due to upcoming road construction, Chase Bank will be closing and potentially rebuilding in the immediate area.
Event Calendar
December 5 Union Township Republican Party social at 6:30 PM at Cherry Grove Lanes
December 10 Battle of the Badges basketball game (police v. fire) at the UT gym beginning at 1:00 PM
December 13 Union Township Trustees meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.
December 14 Stop the Mandates group with the county advisory committee at the Union Township Civic Center at 6:30 PM.
“…John Becker, an ‘archconservative’ former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area…” as described by Cleveland.com (February 2021). “[State Rep. John Becker,] one of Ohio’s most conservative lawmakers…” proclaimed Cleveland.com (October 2020). “Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, one of the most conservative members of the Ohio House…” according to Cleveland.com (August 2019). Becker wins “Sponsor of Liberty” award by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio (October 2018). “Becker has a legitimate claim as the state’s most conservative legislator,” according to The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer (September 2017). “Rep. John Becker, suburban Cincinnati Republican… [holds] the unofficial title as the General Assembly’s most conservative lawmaker,” proclaimed the Columbus Dispatch (September 2015). Becker wins prestigious William Wilberforce Leadership Award (April 2015). “GOP Ohio House freshman Becker is no shrinking violet,” headlined the Columbus Dispatch (December 2014). “Becker…is arguably the most conservative member of the Ohio House,” said The Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2014). Ranked as a top tier “most archconservative” by the Columbus Dispatch (September 2013).
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Disclaimer Nothing in this newsletter constitutes legal advice. I am not an attorney and do not play one on TV. This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation. Much of it is simply my opinion. I am fully and solely responsible for my opinion. Although I strive for accuracy, this is not “The Gospel according to John.” Additionally, I don’t necessarily try to be “fair and balanced.” After all, I didn’t get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What is a Central Committee?
