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Becker Wins Endorsement of the Ohio Liberty PAC for the office of Clermont County Commissioner.

(This is the seat being vacated by the highly respected and retiring Ed Humphrey.)

I am pleased to accept the endorsement of the Ohio Citizens PAC for the office of Clermont County Commissioner. (This is the seat being vacated by the highly respected and retiring Ed Humphrey.) They sent me the following:
Dear John,
I am pleased to inform you that our organization is endorsing you in your race for Clermont County Commissioner. The Ohio Citizens PAC is dedicated to helping to elect conservative, liberty minded “Citizen Representatives” to public and party offices. As you know, we, like you, believe in smaller government, lower taxes, and less government regulation in order to protect individual freedom, liberty, and prosperity for all citizens.
Your conservative voting record in the Ohio House gives us real confidence that you will bring strong fiscal management and smaller government values to the position of Clermont County Commissioner. You have always worked to cut taxes and to pass policies that make government more efficient and more accountable to the citizens. More than anything, citizens want to know that they are getting good value for the services they need for the tax dollars they contribute. No elected official we know has a greater respect for the hard earned dollars of the taxpayer than John Becker. Therefore, the Ohio Citizens PAC encourages all Liberty minded citizens in Clermont County to vote for John Becker for County Commissioner in the 2020 Republican Primary! Citizens can learn more about our organization at www.OhioCitizensPAC.org.

They did it. President Trump is Impeached (although that’s legally debatable as of this writing.)

Congratulations to the Congressional Democrats. They ran on a platform of impeachment and they delivered. They must be very proud of themselves that they satisfied their liberal whack job base.
Now that the Democrats have discovered that we have a Constitution and that federal officials can be removed from office, maybe they’ll apply their new-found love for our founding document and apply it to a whole host of federal judges as well as themselves. Nah, I didn’t think so.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is refusing to deliver the articles of impeachment to the senate until she gets details of the trial. Well, if I were Senator McConnell, I’d respond with this detail: “The trial is now cancelled. Should you choose to submit the articles of impeachment, they will be dead on arrival. Case closed.”
This impeachment drama brings back memories of the Bill Clinton impeachment. I over estimated him when I assumed that he would surely resign in disgrace. (He was more gutteral than even I imagined him to be.) After his acquittal in the senate, I never recognized him as president again. Al Gore was the most screwed man in American political history.

California Wildfires Blamed on “Climate Change”

Of course, the California officials would never admit that forest mismanagement is the issue. I suppose that blaming “climate change” is a better story than blaming space aliens or Hephaestus.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.
February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.
March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.
April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.
May 2019 – The Promont House Museum in the City of Milford was the recipient of my personal donation of $313.73. Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society.
June 2019 – The Adams County Humane Society and the Adams County Fair spilt my June donation and received $156.87 each. The animal shelter will use the funds for animal care supplies. The Fair will use the money to purchase new flags.
July 2019 – People Working Cooperatively (PWC) was the recipient of my $313.73 for their project house in Owensville. The money will be used for an accessible bathroom renovation.
August 2019 – The Scioto County Right to Life received my personal check for $313.73. They will use the money to fund billboards along US 23.
September 2019 – I presented my personal check for $313.73 to Clermont Senior Services at their annual fundraising banquet. They’ll be using the funds for elder care.
October 2019 – My personal check for $313.73 went to New Life Fellowship Church on Shepard Road in Union Township, Clermont County for their annual Children’s Christmas Gift giveaway. They will be using the funds to purchase additional gifts for needy area children.
November 2019 – A Caring Place in Clermont County is a no cost pregnancy resource ministry for women in need. They received my personal check for $313.73 to help care for people and save lives. Specifically, the money will be used for their ultrasound program.
December 2019 – I gave my $313.73 donation to Keith Maupin at the Yellow Ribbon Support Center. They send care packages to active duty troops serving in harm’s way. My contribution will be used to help cover the shipping costs for packages headed overseas.

That amount represents my net pay increase that we, the members of the Ohio General Assembly, so generously gave ourselves, under cover of darkness during a lame-duck session, a year ago.
You might recall that our pay raise was attached to a first responders widows and orphans bill. As if that wasn’t shameless enough, we then had the further audacity to declare it EMERGENCY legislation so that our pay increase would go into effect January 1, 2019.
In addition to voting NO on the controversial generous pay increase, I pledged to return the net amount of my portion back to the community for at least one year. My December donation fulfilled that pledge.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.
HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. John Patterson asked me to do this bipartisan bill with him. It creates a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.
HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee and has had two hearings.
HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.
HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). I’m doing this bill with Representative Jim Hoops. In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry. It has been assigned to the Commerce & Labor Committee and has had multiple hearings.
HB 389 – Allows nonprofit organizations to give away alcohol for fundraising purposes. John Rogers reached out to me to do this bipartisan bill. It simply legalizes the common practice of churches raffling off booze at fundraisers.

Video Central

The Myth of Voter Suppression (5 minutes)
A Free Society Needs Free Speech (2 minutes)
Number One With a Bullet (6 minutes)
Conservative Judicial Legacy Will Last for Decades, Even if Trump Loses in 2020 – Bill Whittle (21 minutes)
If You Hate Israel, You’re No Friend of the Jews (6 minutes)
The Amazing History of Christmas (5 minutes)
The Best of Will Witt 2019 (8 minutes)
Do you know that feeling when you’re driving in wintry conditions, you hit the brakes, and nothing happens? That’s the feeling I had just watching this podcast. It’s about a lady who is a victim of a so-called “gun free zone” law. It’s worth the 36 minute watch.

Event Calendar

January 2
Trump 2020 Campaign Volunteer meeting at 7 PM at GOP HQ in Batavia.

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

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

Becker for Clermont County Commissioner – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

“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. I am fully and solely responsible for its content. 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?

Beckerisms

Election Day Review – Clermont County

Amelia and Newtonsville Cease to Exist!

Wow! The voters were in a mood.
Real or perceived, the issues included (but were not limited to) corruption, mismanagement, malfeasance, nonfeasance, taxation, and simply being tone-deaf to the voices of the people.
I refrained from making any public comments during those campaigns because it wasn’t a state issue and I do not live in either of those communities.
The advantages of dissolving those villages will include greater efficiency of providing public services at lower cost. The residents of those villages are winners because their earnings tax will be eliminated and their property taxes could go down. Travelers through those villages are winners because the (needed?) revenue generating speed traps have gone away. All residents of Clermont County win because of the distribution of the local government fund can now be done more efficiently. The people of Ohio win because the local government fund and the gasoline tax distribution can now be done more efficiently.
Although there are valid arguments for retaining the villages, the people have made their decision.

Matt Beamer vs. Michael Logue for Union Township Trustee

This was an epic upset that had my head spinning for a few days until a friend explained to me what happened:
In short, it was all about The Miller Place. When the Union Township Trustees unanimously voted to quadruple the housing in the Rumpke Road subdivision, the dye had been cast against Matt Beamer. Unfortunately for him, he was the first of the three Trustees up for re-election.
The residents of the Rumpke Road subdivision (where I live) teamed up with the Cincinnati Nature Center to collect signatures township wide in an attempt to reverse the decision. That effort is still in court, but the process entailed a lot of door-to-door against the Trustees.
Unrelated to the petition drive, federal judge Susan Dlott, denied the township’s request to alter a consent decree that she had created many years ago, hence killing the project. (It was Susan Dlott who originally created this mess when she got involved in a local zoning dispute.)
Just for the record here, Matt Beamer is a long-time friend of mine and has served Union Township well. His service to the community will be missed.

Will President Trump get Impeached?

I mostly focus on state and local issues, but this topic deserves a comment:
Based on the news blurbs I’ve been seeing (rather than a careful analytical assessment), it seems like the witnesses have been told that an unknown source might have overheard a telephone conversation that might have had something to do with the Ukraine and/or the corrupt Bidens. And the best “proof” of all of this is the star witness’s “presumption.” Hummm…
Well, I’m just not seeing Richard Nixon style breaking into the DNC HQ or Bill Clinton style felonious lying under oath. BTW, where were Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and the others during the Clinton years? Their feigned passion for the rule of law rings hollow after standing by Bill Clinton.
Just for the record here, I am a Trump Republican and continue to stand by and support our president.

Climate change alarmists are pushing for a change in vocabulary to scare people into taking global warming more seriously, starting with terms like “global meltdown” and “climate collapse.” Click here for the story.

Well, I don’t have a background in science and can’t speak to the realities, if any, of so-called climate change, but I can make a few observations:
I’ve retained vivid memories of the horrifying winters of the late 1970s.

• The Ohio River was frozen at Cincinnati.
• Twenty-five below zero temperatures were competing with the dark side of the moon. (Okay, technically there is no such thing, but like earth, one side is dark at any given time.)
• Snow drifts were measured in yards.
• The temperature stayed below zero for nearly three straight days.
• It was nearly a full month before the temperature got above freezing during any 24-hour period.
• More information here.

A book written just a few years earlier The Cooling, became a “hot” seller. It was all about the scientific evidence for the coming ice age. I believed it. Fool me once shame on you… The climate alarmists have been around for centuries. Are the oceans warming? Perhaps, but in what way are the underwater volcanoes a product of mankind? Also, there have been multiple ice ages of varying degrees and durations long before the industrial era. So, is climate change occuring? Of course it is. It has been since the beginning of time. (Tropical trees and mammals grew/lived in Antarctica.) Is there anything that mankind is doing to accelerate it or can do to slow it? Well, the first question is accelerate or slow what? Is the earth cooling or warming? Regardless, I think not.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.
February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.
March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.
April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.
May 2019 – The Promont House Museum in the City of Milford was the recipient of my personal donation of $313.73. Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society.
June 2019 – The Adams County Humane Society and the Adams County Fair spilt my June donation and received $156.87 each. The animal shelter will use the funds for animal care supplies. The Fair will use the money to purchase new flags.
July 2019 – People Working Cooperatively (PWC) was the recipient of my $313.73 for their project house in Owensville. The money will be used for an accessible bathroom renovation.
August 2019 – The Scioto County Right to Life received my personal check for $313.73. They will use the money to fund billboards along US 23.
September 2019 – I presented my personal check for $313.73 to Clermont Senior Services at their annual fundraising banquet. They’ll be using the funds for elder care.
October 2019 – My personal check for $313.73 went to New Life Fellowship Church on Shepard Road in Union Township, Clermont County for their annual Children’s Christmas Gift giveaway. They will be using the funds to purchase additional gifts for needy area children.
November 2019 – A Caring Place in Clermont County is a no cost pregnancy resource ministry for women in need. They received my personal check for $313.73 to help care for people and save lives.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.
HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. John Patterson asked me to do this bipartisan bill with him. It creates a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.
HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee and has had two hearings.
HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.
HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). I’m doing this bill with Representative Jim Hoops. In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry. It has been assigned to the Commerce & Labor Committee and has had multiple hearings.
HB 389 – Allows nonprofit organizations to give away alcohol for fundraising purposes. John Rogers reached out to me to do this bipartisan bill. It simply legalizes the common practice of churches raffling off booze at fundraisers.

Video Central

The Borderline Bar And Grill: A Tale of Men and Masculinity (4 minutes)
Values Matter. Race Doesn’t. (6 minutes)
How Many Genders Are There? (4 minutes)
Who Should Win the Nobel Peace Prize? (5 minutes)
Imagine if America Disarmed (1 minute)
How Big Government Hurts Women (5 minutes)
Medicare-For-All Will Destroy Health Care (2 minutes)
America Was Founded on Freedom Not Slavery (2 minutes)
The value of NFL players, CEOs, and fast food workers – Dave Rant (10 minutes)
The Dark Art of Framing (5 minutes)
Does Bill Gates Pay His Fair Share? (5 minutes)

Event Calendar

December 2
Union Township GOP meeting at RJ Cinema at 7 PM.

December 5
Trump 2020 Campaign Volunteer meeting at 7 PM at GOP HQ in Batavia.

December 9
Clermont County Township Association Christmas Party at Campbell’s Barn.

December 12
Clermont County GOP Endorsement meeting at the Eastgate Holiday Inn at 7 PM.

December 17
Clermont Chamber 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Eastgate Holiday Inn beginning at 6 PM.

December 25
Merry Christmas!

Becker for Clermont County Commissioner – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

“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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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. I am fully and solely responsible for its content. 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?

Beckerisms

Today’s Constitution

What would the US Constitution say if we amended it to reflect how it is currently implemented?

Article I would be amended to state that, “the Congress shall be impotent and cede all consequential decisions to the executive and judicial branches of the government. Additionally, all bills duly passed and signed into law shall be subject to veto or alteration per any federal judge’s discretion.” It would be further amended to repeal section 8 (enumerated powers) and replace it with, “the federal government has no limitations and can do anything they want for any reason or no reason.”
Article II would be amended to state that, “the President shall be subordinate to the Courts. All presidential decisions and authority shall be subject to veto or alteration per any federal judge’s discretion.”
Article III would be amended to state that, “the Courts shall be all powerful and shall rule by oligarchical decree with unbridled authority over the Constitution, Congress, President, States, and the People. The power of the Courts shall be unbridled, absolute, final, without question, and their direction shall be carried out by the Congress, President, States, and the People per the Court’s discretion and direction.” It would be further amended to state that, “in the absence of associate justices, the Chief Justice shall be the highest authority in the land and with absolute power.”
Article V would be amended to include the words, “Be afraid. Be very afraid.”
Article VI, Paragraph 2, would be amended to strike the words, “in pursuance thereof.” It would be further amended to state that, “regardless of constitutional authority, the laws and decrees of the federal government shall supersede and be superior to all laws and ordinances of the states, territories, and subdivisions thereof.”
First Amendment – Add paragraph as follows: “This amendment also applies to the states, territories, and subdivisions thereof. The Christian religion, prayers, writings, and symbols shall not be permitted on public property.” The freedom of the press shall be sacrosanct and shall not be infringed.
Second Amendment – Would be amended to strike the words, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”
Ninth Amendment – Repealed
Tenth Amendment – Repealed
Fourteenth Amendment would be amended to state that, “Any and all allusions to, or illusions of, state’s rights are hereby repealed.” It would be further amended to state that, “the right to life does not apply to children until some period of time after birth to be determined by the mother and the Courts.”
New Amendment: No State or Territory has the right to self-determination or independence. No secession shall occur without the permission of the US Supreme Court.
New Amendment: This Constitution is a living breathing document. The words of this document have no meaning other than what the federal judges say the meanings are. Furthermore, this document may be amended by the Courts at any time per their discretion.

Conservative Amendment Wish List

New Amendment: The Constitution means what it says and is to be interpreted per its original intent.
New Amendment: The right to life shall apply to all persons beginning at fertilization and no human life may be taken without due process of law.

Liberal Amendment Wish List

Second Amendment shall be repealed and replaced with, “No weapons of any kind can be privately owned. The federal government may use any and all means necessary to confiscate any and all weapons, ammunition, and accessories not specifically authorized under federal law. No state, territory, nor local subdivision may authorize weapons ammunition, or accessories. Furthermore, they must cooperate with federal authorities to seize any and all weapons by any means necessary.”
Fourteenth Amendment would be amended to state that, “regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, a woman’s right to free abortions is sacrosanct and shall not be infringed. Abortions include post birth executions until the age of the child that the mother decides and for any reason or no reason.”
New Amendment: Sex as observed at birth shall not be considered when determining gender. The people’s right to determine and change gender at any time and for any reason or no reason shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality hormone treatments and sex change procedures shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality birth control shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality food shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality housing and utilities shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality education including but not limited to preschool, kindergarten, primary, secondary, post-secondary, graduate, post graduate, vocational and technical training shall not be infringed. Furthermore, local school boards shall determine the needs of their school district and the states shall fund them accordingly and with no limits. No vouchers shall be permitted for any purpose other than public education. Additionally, any and all subjects related to morality and/or Christianity shall not be allowed at anytime and for any reason.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status, the right to a living wage of $15 per hour annually adjusted per the Consumer Price Index shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality transportation shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality healthcare shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality childcare shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status and regardless of cost, the right to free quality eldercare shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status, every adult resident shall receive a monthly universal wage of at least $500, annually adjusted per the Consumer Price Index, and that right shall not be infringed.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status, every worker must join a labor union and shall pay union dues per the direction of the union bosses.
New Amendment: All personal incomes from any source including income equivalents exceeding $1 million annually shall be taxed at 100 percent.
New Amendment: All personal wealth exceeding $10 million shall be taxed at 100 percent.
New Amendment: Regardless of immigration status, all working people shall be taxed at any level necessary to provide for all persons either unwilling or unable to work.
New Amendment: Without regard to equal opportunities, equal outcomes shall be paramount.
New Amendment: The United States shall have open borders and the rights of the citizens of the world to immigrate shall not be infringed.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.
February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.
March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.
April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.
May 2019 – The Promont House Museum in the City of Milford was the recipient of my personal donation of $313.73. Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society.
June 2019 – The Adams County Humane Society and the Adams County Fair spilt my June donation and received $156.87 each. The animal shelter will use the funds for animal care supplies. The Fair will use the money to purchase new flags.
July 2019 – People Working Cooperatively (PWC) was the recipient of my $313.73 for their project house in Owensville. The money will be used for an accessible bathroom renovation.
August 2019 – The Scioto County Right to Life received my personal check for $313.73. They will use the money to fund billboards along US 23.
September 2019 – I presented my personal check for $313.73 to Clermont Senior Services at their annual fundraising banquet. They’ll be using the funds for elder care.
October 2019 – My personal check for $313.73 went to New Life Fellowship Church on Shepard Road in Union Township, Clermont County for their annual Children’s Christmas Gift giveaway. They will be using the funds to purchase additional gifts for needy area children.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.
HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. This is a bill I’m doing with John Patterson to create a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.
HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.
HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). I’m doing this bill with Representative Jim Hoops. In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry. It has been assigned to the Commerce & Labor Committee.

Video Central

Repeal Hyde Amendment: AOC & The Squad Want Your Tax Money for Abortions (20 minutes)
Why I Don’t Want and Don’t Deserve Reparations (5 minutes)
Trump vs. Hitler: Who Is Worse? (6 minutes)
PragerU vs. Google Press Conference (10 minutes)
Students vs. Chinese: Cultural Appropriation (4 minutes)
Evolution: Bacteria to Beethoven (6 minutes)
Trivia: Kardashians vs. Communists (3 minutes)
Frederick Douglass: From Slave to Statesman (6 minutes)
NYC Will Fine You For Saying ‘Illegal Alien’ (4 minutes)
All I Want to Do Is Make Cookies (5 minutes)
Public Pensions: An Economic Time Bomb (5 minutes)

Event Calendar

November 1
A Caring Place is holding its annual dinner at the Oasis beginning at 6 PM.

November 5
Election Day from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

November 7
Trump 2020 Campaign Volunteer meeting at 7 PM at GOP HQ in Batavia.

November 11
Veterans’ Day Parade and GOP HQ open house in Batavia.

November 18
Union Township GOP meeting for the purposes of considering Chris Hicks’ Impeachment and removal from office at 7 PM at the Union Township Civic Center.

November 20
Clermont County GOP at HQ at 7 PM.

November 21
Celebrate Life Banquet: Enough is Enough at the Cincinnati Marriott North in West Chester beginning at 5:30 PM.

November 28
Happy Thanksgiving!

Becker for Clermont County Commissioner – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

“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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Beckerisms

Becker Announces for Clermont County Commissioner

Transitioning out of 14th Senate District race

When I decided to run for Senate, there were only two circumstances where I would reconsider my candidacy: 1) I become physically incapacitated; 2) Senator Joe Uecker resigns early and the Senate caucus appoints someone other than me. Well, the latter has occurred.

After much prayer and multiple discussions with my family and supporters, it became clear that the best path for me and the people of Clermont County was to run for Commissioner. That office is currently held by the retiring Ed Humphrey. The primary election will be held March 17, 2020.

Q: Why didn’t you simply announce for Commissioner months ago rather than State Senate?
1) Although my qualifications for Commissioner are unparalleled, my personal preference (as well as that of my family and supporters) is to be a policy maker for the State of Ohio. I like having a seat at the table supporting the Christian conservative values of Southern Ohio.
2) At that time, Doug Green was the only other likely candidate and it was just a matter of me being the more conservative and better able to represent those Christian conservative values.

Q: Why not stay in the Senate race and fight it out?
1) That was a tough decision for me. I said all along that, “If God wants me in the State Senate, then that’s where I’ll be. If He wants me somewhere else, then that’s where I’ll be.” As stated above, after much prayer and consultation with my family and supporters, the decision to move in a different direction became obvious.
2) Being as Clermont County is nearly 60 percent of the 14th Senate District, I was more afraid of winning than losing that race. I say that because my wife and I would have made a substantial personal financial investment that would not have ensured victory. Then we asked ourselves if winning would be worth it? How effective would I be at advocating for the people of Southern Ohio as a marginalized State Senator on the outs with the Senate caucus who just spent perhaps $1 million and lost, supporting the incumbent?
3) I’m a believer in term limits. After what will be eight years in Ohio’s General Assembly, was God telling me that it was time to move on?
4) Being Pro-life and supporting the 2nd Amendment are two of the most important issues for me and my constituents. The incumbent is great on both of those issues.

Q: Why Clermont County Commissioner?
1) I have the fiscal and management expertise, education, and background for the position. Although it wasn’t my first choice, it certainly is a very good and close second choice and area of interest for me.
2) Being as the highly respected and long-time Commissioner Ed Humphrey is retiring, the challenge to attempt to “fill his shoes” has presented itself. I’m hoping that the voters have the confidence in me to “fill those shoes” and live up to the high standards that he has set.

Q: You previously mentioned your “unparalleled” qualifications for Commissioner. What are they?
Budgeting and fiscal analysis are the most important roles for a commissioner. Those were my responsibilities as a Finance Officer for Provident Bank in their downtown Cincinnati corporate office tower. I was promoted multiple times to positions requiring higher levels of responsibility, including being selected to serve on the National City transition team. My responsibilities included coordinating, maintaining, and reporting the capital budget, fixed assets, depreciation, occupancy, salaries, benefits, FTEs, and other expenses for budgeting and forecasting. I designed templates and models using VBA for Excel. Furthermore, I used Oracle Financial Analyzer (OFA) to analyze, track and report results for $316 million of net interest income, $845 million of non-interest income, and $900 million of non-interest expense.”
That job description represents about eight years of my 30 year career in business. The other 22 years were in manufacturing (Floor Supervisor/Production Control/Resource Analyst/Planner), managed healthcare (Manager of Healthcare Information Systems/Regional Financial Analyst), retail banking and financial services (Assistant Vice President/Senior Financial Analyst/Senior Business Analyst), and education (Treasurer).
Additionally, I earned my bachelor’s degree in business management (organizational track) with a minor in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University, an MBA with an emphasis in taxation from Xavier University, Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) from the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP), school district treasurer’s license, and graduated from the Union Township Citizens Police Academy.
All of that is in addition to what will be eight years in the Ohio General Assembly. Those are the qualifications and experiences that I will leverage for the people of Clermont County as a Commissioner.

Q: What is your agenda for Commissioner?
I’m currently in the process of meeting with the people who have (or have had) high levels of responsibilities in the government of Clermont County including current and former Commissioners. I’ve also met with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO). I’m having these meetings to help me connect the dots and learn as much as I can so that I can hit the ground running in January 2021 when I would take office.
As a Commissioner, I intend to focus on a fiscally conservative and balanced county budget. Public safety (sheriff/courts/jail), economic development (infrastructure), and the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District (CCTID) will be among my highest but not only priorities. Above all will be my commitment to ethics and to act on any additional corruption that may exist or might be discovered. (I don’t know of any that hasn’t already been made public nor have any reason to suspect any. I’m not on a “witch hunt.”)
Clermont County has a nice balance of industrial, commercial, residential, and rural. I will preserve, protect, and promote our quality of life.

Q: Being as Joe Uecker and Lou Terhar have recently resigned from the Senate, are you planning to resign from your position in the Ohio House of Representatives to run for Commissioner?
No. I am in my fourth and final two-year term that ends on December 31, 2020. I have no interest in doing anything other than finishing my term as a State Representative and running for Clermont County Commissioner.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.
February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.
March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.
April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.
May 2019 – The Promont House Museum in the City of Milford was the recipient of my personal donation of $313.73. Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society.
June 2019 – The Adams County Humane Society and the Adams County Fair spilt my June donation and received $156.87 each. The animal shelter will use the funds for animal care supplies. The Fair will use the money to purchase new flags.
July 2019 – People Working Cooperatively (PWC) was the recipient of my $313.73 for their project house in Owensville. The money will be used for an accessible bathroom renovation.
August 2019 – The Scioto County Right to Life received my personal check for $313.73. They will use the money to fund billboards along US 23.
September 2019 – I presented my personal check for $313.73 to Clermont Senior Services at their annual fundraising banquet. They’ll be using the funds for elder care.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.
HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. This is a bill I’m doing with John Patterson to create a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.
HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.
HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). I’m doing this bill with Representative Jim Hoops. In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry. It has been assigned to the Commerce & Labor Committee.

Video Central

How the Government Made You Fat (6 minutes)
Do Americans Trust the News Media? (4 minutes)
Goodbye, America (4 minutes)
Why Is Modern Art so Bad? (3 minutes)
Reconstruction: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (6 minutes)
Is an Eagle Egg More Valuable Than a Baby? (3 minutes)
AJ+ Is Al Jazeera (5 minutes)
Students Share Why the Bible Is Important (3 minutes)
Is College Worth It? (5 minutes)
Would You Save Your Dog or a Stranger? (4 minutes)
Greta Thunberg: The Progressive Use and Abuse of Teen Climate Activist-Actor (13 minutes)
What’s the Deal with the Green New Deal? (6 minutes)
Things Social Justice Warriors Say (2 minutes)
Why Can’t America Fill a Pothole? (5 minutes)
Exposing the Truth About Republicans (3 minutes)

Event Calendar

October 3
Trump 2020 campaign volunteer meeting at GOP HQ in Batavia from 7 – 8 PM. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trump-victory-maga-meetup-clermont-county-oh-tickets-73467548415

October 7
Union Township Republican Central Committee at the Union Twp Civic Center at 7 PM.

October 16
Clermont County GOP at HQ at 7 PM.

October 17
Cincinnati Right to Life annual banquet at the Sharonville Convention Center beginning at 5:30 PM.

October 23
Milford-Miami Twp Chamber Business & Community Awards Gala at the Oasis beginning at 5:30 PM.

October 24
Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, Larry Householder will be at the Kenwood Country Club from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM for a fundraiser supporting Jean Schmidt for State Representative.

October 28
Meet the candidates night beginning at 6:30 PM at the Newtonsville municipal building.

Becker for State Senate – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

“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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Beckerisms

State Senator Joe Uecker Resigns

This Changes Everything

As you know, I announced a few months ago that I am running for the open Senate seat being vacated by the term limited Joe Uecker. His term runs until the end of next year. The primary election will be in March 2020 and the general election will be November 2020. The Republicans in the Ohio Senate will now choose who will fill Uecker’s unexpired term and they will fully fund their candidate in the upcoming election cycles. That changes everything.

Doug Green and I had been the only two candidates competing in what had been an open and fair primary election process. Now that the office will be handed out as a freebee, opportunists, charlatans, and wannabes have crawled out of the woodwork to kiss up to the Columbus establishment. I keep hearing shouts of “Pick me! Pick me!” coming from all across Joe Uecker’s Senate District.

Beginning in early September, the Ohio Senate Republican Caucus will interview the six candidates who have asked for the appointment. As you’d expect, I’m one of the six. I’m biased of course, but if they base their decision on qualifications, the best candidate to hold the seat, and popularity with the voters, then it’s a no-brainer: I’m the obvious choice.

Just for the record here, I support Joe Uecker’s decision to do what is best for him and his family. I certainly wish him well and thanked him for his service to the Ohio General Assembly. As for the Ohio Senate Caucus, they have a job to do. They will take a deliberative approach to making their decision.

It is interesting to note that on August 26th, the Brown County Press asked all six candidates four questions with a deadline of August 29th at 9:00 AM. I am the only candidate who responded. Shockingly, neither candidate from Brown County bothered to respond. The Scioto County candidate didn’t respond, nor the other two from Clermont County. Am I the only candidate who is taking this process and the voters seriously? What are the others afraid of? Regardless, the questions and my answers are as follows:

1. If appointed, will you run for re-election in 2020?
   Yes, definitely.
2. If not appointed, do you plan to challenge the appointee in the Republican primary in March of 2020?
   Being as Clermont County is 59 percent of the 14th Senate District, I’m confident that I can win that race. In addition to being a full-time legislator, I am also a full-time campaigner. I’m everywhere. I’ve always worked hard to win every vote and I always will. Although, I could be outspent by the Columbus establishment, they won’t be able to out work me. I’m popular with my constituents because I put their interests ahead of what the lobbyists in Columbus want. Those are the reasons why I believe that I can prevail over a massive Columbus-centered campaign against me and my constituents. All of that being said, I would need to pray about my options, discuss it with my family, and consult with my friends and supporters. I will make my final decision after that process is completed.
3. Why are you the best person for the job?
   The media consistently ranks me as one of the most conservative members of the Ohio General Assembly. As a full-time legislator, my platform is Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Limited Government, and Lower Taxes. I am a leader in each of these areas and A+ rated by the NRA and A+ rated by Buckeye Firearms. Additionally, I am the only candidate who is a Trump Republican. Furthermore, with 30 years of private sector business experience, I am not a career politician.
4. What are the primary challenges facing the 14th district and how do you plan to address them?
   Economic growth, transportation gridlock, and the opiate crisis are major issues facing the 14th Senate District.
   Economic growth and improving traffic flow go hand-in-hand. I support building the Eastern Bypass that is currently proposed to run from Northern Kentucky through Eastern Clermont County to the Lebanon area. I am also working with ODOT to get a plan approved for expanding I-275 in the Milford to Loveland area. Furthermore, I continue to support the work on SR 32 in Eastgate and future efforts to improve the Bauer Road area.
   Due to legislation in Columbus that I supported, we have made improvements in fighting the opiate crisis. I support a carrot and stick approach. Increase penalties for drug dealers and treatment options for users ready to get help.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.
February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.
March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.
April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.
May 2019 – The Promont House Museum in the City of Milford was the recipient of my personal donation of $313.73. Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society.
June 2019 – The Adams County Humane Society and the Adams County Fair spilt my June donation and received $156.87 each. The animal shelter will use the funds for animal care supplies. The Fair will use the money to purchase new flags.
July 2019 – People Working Cooperatively (PWC) was the recipient of my $313.73 for their project house in Owensville. The money will be used for an accessible bathroom renovation.
August 2019 – The Scioto County Right to Life received my personal check for $313.73. They will use the money to fund billboards along US 23.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.
HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. This is a bill I’m doing with John Patterson to create a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.
HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.
HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). I’m doing this bill with Representative Jim Hoops. In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry. It has been assigned to the Commerce & Labor Committee.

Video Central

How to Become a Dangerous Person (5 minutes)
Are the Police Racist? (3 minutes)
Revenge of the Right: Why Break Up YouTube, Google and Facebook (7 minutes)
The Charlottesville Lie (5 minutes)
How to Stop Mass Shootings Like El Paso and Dayton – Bill Whittle (27 minutes)

Event Calendar

September 3
Union Township GOP at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

September 7
Americans Against Red Flag Laws rally at the statehouse from noon to 4 PM.

September 10
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

September 13
Pro-Family Forum at Tree of Life Ministries 5000 Arlington Centre Blvd, Upper Arlington from 10 AM to 1 PM.

September 13
Clermont Senior Services annual dinner at Norlyn Manor from 6 to 9 PM.

September 14
OFCC/OGO rally against gun control at the statehouse from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

September 18
Clermont County GOP at HQ at 7 PM.

September 21
We the People Convention at the Embassy Suites in Dublin from 10 AM to 3 PM.

September 21
Ohio Republican Party State Dinner featuring Kellyanne Conway at the Columbus Convention Center beginning at 4:30 PM.

September 23 – 28
Brown County Fair in Georgetown

September 24
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

September 27
Fall Freedom Banquet featuring David Barton at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington beginning at 6 PM.

Becker for State Senate – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

“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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Beckerisms

The following story is an analogy of our federal government and a biological (sort of) family. I began writing it a few years ago, put it aside, and then finished it over the past few months. Hey, I’m no C.S. Lewis, but enjoy…

A Tale of Three Children, Lust for Power, and Liberal Parents

A Walk Through American History

by John Becker

This is a story about a family. (Okay, it’s really about our government.) It all started with young struggling entrepreneurs who were highly intelligent, accomplished, and fiercely independent. To enhance their prosperity and security, they decided to work more closely together as a union. It was a united marriage mostly of convenience, economics, and issues of insecurity. Their names were Mr. Northern States and Mrs. Southern States.

After much debate and careful consideration, the States agreed to have three children per a defined contract (or constitution). It enshrined the scope and limitations of the children’s authorities and responsibilities. Don’t forget that the States were fiercely independent and were only delegating very limited authorities that would help everybody to better work together to enhance economic profitability and security. The concept was to strengthen the family nucleus using the Aristotle principle. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

The proud parents (the States) named their three children Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

Ah yes, in the early years they were so cute and held much promise to complete this new union. The little darlings had very different personalities. One of them liked to play the rule maker. Another showed leadership skills and the other liked to play referee to try to help settle the occasional disputes that would occur.

The three had their quirks. Legislative seemed to be needlessly passive, indecisive, and seemed to have difficulty getting anything done. He also allowed himself to be pushed around by his two brothers. Executive could be a bully at times. Judicial was arrogant, had a god complex, and thought he knew everything.

Like all children, the three would test the waters from time-to-time, push the limits, and see what they could get away with. And, oh yes, they could be little monsters some days. They were definitely a hand full. Well you know, kids will be kids. The parents were definitely too lenient.

It is also important to note that these were special children. They were never to become “legal adults” like their parents were. The children would forever be under the control, custody, and careful guidance of their parents. Or at least, that was the plan.

The States were always looking for ways to strengthen their economic positions and guard against theft from nearby neighbors and a few abroad. They even had disputes with each other from time to time.

Since the States created the contract (constitution), they of course, retained the right to alter or abolish it at any time. The children were allowed to suggest or propose amendments, but any alterations would have to be agreed upon by the States. And again, the children were the creation of the parent’s contract (or constitution). They were to simply do as they were told.

Since Legislative was the most frugal, responsible, and seemed to be the most trustworthy of the three (or so they thought), the States assigned Article I of the contract to him. It was the longest section and Legislative was excited to read all about it. He was tasked with being the policy maker, was placed in charge of all the finances, and was granted the power to remove either of his brothers if they were to ever overstep their bounds. He was also to work closely with Executive who would implement policy.

Executive liked to take charge of things and was always the general when the kids used to play army together. So Article II of the contract was a natural fit for Executive. Although disappointed that he wasn’t allowed to be king, he was placed in charge of administration, security, and diplomacy.

The States considered Judicial the most studious and wanted to believe that he had good judgment. However, the States were somewhat concerned about his god complex and arrogant disposition. The smallest section of the contract was Article III. That one was assigned to Judicial. His role was to play referee and to figure out the original intent of the rules that had been set. The parents believed that he would be the least powerful and that they and Legislative could keep him under control.

There were additional articles and provisions of the contract to help ensure that they would all work well together. The States truly believed, and knowing human nature, that they had written the contract tight enough to ward off any lust for power that might occur with any one of them.

The ink was hardly dry when the violations began. Most were relatively minor. It seemed like all three of them wanted to become king at times. Things gradually got worse. The children created their own gang and called themselves the “Federals” or sometimes just the “Feds.” The States initially thought of it as a harmless club and kind of cute.

Perhaps the most concerning was the arrogance of Judicial when he granted himself the ultimate authority to decide how, when, and where the contract (constitution) should apply. That authority had belonged to their parents, the States. (Nobody realized it at the time, but that was the turning point for Judicial to assert himself as the king and eventually all would bow to him; including his parents.) The Feds began to act like they were the bosses over their own parents!

The States were generally pleased that on balance, their children were enhancing their economic interests and security as intended. They were busy tending to other business and weren’t alarmed by the small encroachments and usurpations of power that were occurring. The States noticed it, but really weren’t sure what to do about it and decided to just look the other way. (Unfortunately, they were allowing the Feds to become “Frankenstein’s Monsters.”)

Eventually, Mrs. Southern States recognized that things had gone very wrong and that her businesses were being treated unfairly. But it was too late. Once the abuse became intolerable and irreconcilable, she couldn’t take it any longer and demanded a divorce. She knew that she had grave sin in her life and that she was part of the problem. But Mrs. Southern States wanted her freedom back and declared herself independent of Mr. Northern States and the monsters that their children were becoming. She turned over full custody of the children to Mr. Northern States and stormed out. The formal divorce papers that Ms. Southern States handed over was very similar to and based on a previous document that she held in high regard:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness; that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security…

Mr. Northern States rejected her declaration of independence and teamed up with the Feds gang to bring her back and prevent her from creating competing enterprises.

The waring between the States was anything but civil. After years of fighting, Ms. Southern States was battered, beaten, and bloodied. She was eventually captured and forced into submission. It was a very ugly scene. The Feds gang were such monsters; they used the fight to justify taking more power from the States.

As time went on, the wounds slowly healed and the States continued to prosper once again.

As the parents aged, they seemed to have caught a very dangerous disease called liberalism and further allowed their children, the Feds gang, to run wild. It’s not like the States didn’t know what was going on. They just mindlessly watched as the kids stole their credit cards and spent wildly since it was “free” money and the parents didn’t seem to care. They certainly did nothing to stop them. No, it was worse than that. The States encouraged the behavior.

As a result, the States became increasingly irrelevant. State sovereignty became the punchline of a joke.

Historians can only speculate what caused the liberalism, spinal degeneration, castration, and the impotency. It’s just so sad that the States are now only a shell of their former glorious selves.

Although the States are technically still alive today, they operate under the dominance and control of the monster that they created. The Feds gang is also known as Frankenstein’s Monster.

You might recall that Judicial was the one that everyone thought would be the least of his brothers. Well, he is continuing to grow stronger at the expense of his brothers and his parents. It seems that it is only a matter of time before he crowns himself king and all will bow down to him.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.
February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.
March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.
April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.
May 2019 – The Promont House Museum in the City of Milford was the recipient of my personal donation of $313.73. Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society.
June 2019 – The Adams County Humane Society and the Adams County Fair spilt my June donation and received $156.87 each. The animal shelter will use the funds for animal care supplies. The Fair will use the money to purchase new flags.
July 2019 – People Working Cooperatively (PWC) was the recipient of my $313.73 for their project house in Owensville. The money will be used for an accessible bathroom renovation.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.
HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. This is a bill I’m doing with John Patterson to create a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.
HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.
HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry. It has been assigned to the Commerce Committee.

Video Central

Was Jesus a Socialist? (5 minutes)
A Fine Time to Become An American (5 minutes)
Should We Get Rid of ICE? (5 minutes)
The Best Book to Read to Your Kids (5 minutes)

Event Calendar

August 1
President Trump will be at the US Bank Arena in downtown Cincinnati.
Doors open at 4 PM. Event at 7 PM.

August 5
Union Township GOP at the Civic Center at 7 PM.

August 5
President Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign volunteer training at 7 PM.

August 5 – 10
Scioto County Fair in Lucasville.

August 6
National Night Out
Clermont County Sheriff at Batavia Township Park at 6 PM.
Goshen at Marr/Cook Elementary School at 5:30 PM.
Milford/Miami Township at the Milford Walmart at 6 PM.

August 6
Clermont County GOP meeting at HQ for selection of new Clermont County Engineer at 6 PM.

August 8
Clermont County Farm Bureau annual meeting at Grant Career center at 6 PM.

August 10
Ohioans for Concealed Carry annual picnic at Liberty Twp Park beginning at 10:30 AM.
2507 Home Rd, Powell (Liberty Twp-Delaware Cty).

August 10
Brown County Tea Party at the Mt. Orab Library at 4 PM.

August 13
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

August 15
Union Township (Clermont County Police Night Out at Veteran’s Park at 6 PM.

August 17
Brown County GOP Picnic.

August 21
Clermont County GOP at HQ at 7 PM.

August 27
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

August 29
Brown County GOP Club in Georgetown at the JVS at 7 PM.

Becker for State Senate – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

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).

If the above Donate button does not work, use the button at www.BeckerGOP.com.
You could donate for FREE! You may know that an Ohio Income Tax $50 per taxpayer dollar-for-dollar tax CREDIT (It is $100 on a joint return.) is available every year. The “Ohio political contributions credit” is on line 8 of your Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits. Simply claim it on your state of Ohio tax return and get your money back. Contributions to candidates for State Senate (and other “state offices”) qualify for this credit. That is why it will cost you nothing. I’m Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Limited Government and Lower Taxes. Please see the following brief videos:
 

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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. I am fully and solely responsible for its content. 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?

Beckerisms

Becker Makes it Official: Running for State Senate as a Trump Republican

I’ve been visiting the counties of the 14^th Senate District, circulating petitions to get my name on the ballot, and raising money. The following is a summary of a press release I recently sent:

• The office is currently held by the outgoing term limited Joe Uecker.
• The district follows the Ohio River and includes all of the counties of Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto and part of Lawrence County.
• I held the office of Republican State Committeeman for the 14^th Senate District from 2004 until 2012 when I was elected to the office of State Representative.
• I’ve once again been visiting with the people of my favorite counties just like I used to do a few years ago. It’s been a joy to rekindle old relationships and create new ones.
• I’m consistently recognized by the media as one of the most conservative legislators in the Ohio General Assembly.
• My Southern Ohio Christian conservative values fits well with the voters.
• I’m the candidate who is vetted, tested, and proven.
• Both a social and fiscal conservative, my legislative agenda is pro-life, pro-gun, limited government, and lower taxes. I’m a proven leader on these topics and I tout my highly exclusive rating of A+ by both the NRA and Buckeye Firearms.
• I voted NO on the gasoline and diesel tax, introduced a bill to force county elected officials to show up for work, and crafted legislation to prevent elected officials and government employees from double dipping.
• Additionally, I voted NO on legislative salary increases and have been giving away the net increase of my pay to community organizations. When I spread the wealth around, it’s my own and not the taxpayer’s.
• I earned my MBA, with an emphasis in taxation, from Xavier University, am a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), hold a school district treasurer’s license, and am a graduate of the Union Township Citizens Police Academy. My 30 years of private sector experience is in manufacturing, managed healthcare, and finance and banking.
• With nearly $155,000 cash on hand, I’m beginning the race in a strong financial position.

Clermont County Engineer, Pat Manger Resigns

Wow! I hardly know what to say. I’ve always thought highly of Pat Manger. I don’t know what he was thinking. Or maybe he wasn’t. Regardless, his leadership will be missed. The story is here.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.
February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.
March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.
April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.
May 2019 – The Promont House Museum in the City of Milford was the recipient of my personal donation of $313.73. Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society.
June 2019 – The Adams County Humane Society and the Adams County Fair spilt my June donation and received $156.87 each.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.
HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. This is a bill I’m doing with John Patterson to create a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.
HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.
HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee and has had its first hearing.
HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry. It has been assigned to the Commerce Committee.

Video Central

NYU Students Want Free College For All (4 minutes)
Why Don’t You Support Israel? (5 minutes)
Why God Is a He (5 minutes)
Big Tech Is Big Brother (5 minutes)
Free Plastic Straws in Santa Barbara (3 minutes)
Should Healthcare Be Free in America? (4 minutes)
Who Does the Media Most Want to Silence? (5 minutes)
North Carolina man’s speech at city council meeting about gun rights (4 minutes)
Insider Blows Whistle & Exec Reveals Google Plan to Prevent “Trump situation” in 2020 on Hidden Cam (25 minutes)

Event Calendar

July 6 – 13
Lawrence County Fair in Proctorville.

July 7 – 13
Adams County Fair in West Union.

July 9
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

July 13
Ohio Liberty Coalition statewide meeting in St. Louisville, Ohio.

July 21 – 27
Clermont County Fair in Owensville.

July 23
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

July 25
Brown County GOP Club in Georgetown.

Becker for State Senate – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

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).

If the above Donate button does not work, use the button at www.BeckerGOP.com.
You could donate for FREE! You may know that an Ohio Income Tax $50 per taxpayer dollar-for-dollar tax CREDIT (It is $100 on a joint return.) is available every year. The “Ohio political contributions credit” is on line 8 of your Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits. Simply claim it on your state of Ohio tax return and get your money back. Contributions to candidates for State Senate (and other “state offices”) qualify for this credit. That is why it will cost you nothing. I’m Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Limited Government and Lower Taxes. Please see the following brief videos:
 

Did this newsletter get sent to you by someone other than me? If so, please let me know at John@BeckerGOP.com 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. I am fully and solely responsible for its content. 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?

Published: May 2019

Beckerisms

Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner
Kudos to Clermont County Republican Party Chairman Greg Simpson. With little notice and after our keynote speaker was unavoidably detained in Columbus, Chairman Simpson recruited Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judi French to give the keynote address. Due to Simpson’s leadership, the whole program came together seamlessly. Proceeds from the evening were nearly $30,000.

Pregnancy Resource Center of Brown County
Many thanks to Randy and Susan Kleine for inviting me to emcee their annual fundraising dinner. The crowd of 230 or so, heard from Linda Harvey, Tamma Plymesser, and Laney Hutchison. Music was provided by David & Amanda Lessing. All of them were fantastic.
The PRC does much more than provide resources for needy moms. They also offer hope and the ability for parents to earn self-respect rather than just providing handouts. I’m also impressed with PRC’s grounding in Christianity, emphasis on abstinence education, and the value of purity until marriage. I’m a believer in their cause and programming. To learn more, go to PregnancyHope.com.

Radio Interview
I was on 700 WLW with Mike Allen talking about the Heartbeat law. It will hopefully survive court challenges and protect innocent human life. I told him that, “the Republicans are the abolitionist party. We ended slavery and we’ll eventually end abortion, one way or another.”

The Heartbeat Bill
The most bizarre amendment offered by the Democrats on the House floor was to exempt black babies from the protections of the Heartbeat bill. Many of them actually went on record supporting an amendment to the Heartbeat Bill that had the effect of killing only black babies. Incredible! All Republicans voted NO on the amendment.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.

February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.

March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.

April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.

HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. This is a bill I’m doing with John Patterson to create a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.

HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee.

HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.

HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee.

HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry.

Video Central

Is Denmark Socialist? (5 minutes)
Preferred Pronouns or Prison (5 minutes)
Should Hawaii be a Sanctuary State? (4 minutes)
Why Has The West Been So Successful? (5 minutes)
The Chicago Fire: America at Its Best (5 minutes)

Event Calendar

May 2
I will be the keynote speaker at the Adams County National Day of Prayer in West Union at 6 PM.

May 2
Clermont County Township Association Annual Banquet at the Fairgrounds.

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

May 10
Ohio Christian Alliance Spring Freedom Banquet at the Akron/Fairlawn Hilton.

May 14
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

May 15
Clermont County GOP meeting.

May 18
Classic Car Cruise In: Goshen Bicentennial 11 AM – 3 PM

May 27
Milford Memorial Day Parade

May 28
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

May 30
Brown County GOP Club

Becker for State Representative – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

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).

If the above Donate button does not work, use the button at www.BeckerGOP.com.

You could donate for FREE! You may know that an Ohio Income Tax $50 per taxpayer dollar-for-dollar tax CREDIT (It is $100 on a joint return.) is available every year. The “Ohio political contributions credit” is on line 8 of your Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits. Simply claim it on your state of Ohio tax return and get your money back. Contributions to candidates for State Representative (and other “state offices”) qualify for this credit. That is why it will cost you nothing. I’m Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Limited Government and Lower Taxes. Please see the following brief videos:

Did this newsletter get sent to you by someone other than me? If so, please let me know at John@BeckerGOP.com 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.

Published: April 2019

Beckerisms

Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner
Kudos to Clermont County Republican Party Chairman Greg Simpson. With little notice and after our keynote speaker was unavoidably detained in Columbus, Chairman Simpson recruited Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judi French to give the keynote address. Due to Simpson’s leadership, the whole program came together seamlessly. Proceeds from the evening were nearly $30,000.

Pregnancy Resource Center of Brown County
Many thanks to Randy and Susan Kleine for inviting me to emcee their annual fundraising dinner. The crowd of 230 or so, heard from Linda Harvey, Tamma Plymesser, and Laney Hutchison. Music was provided by David & Amanda Lessing. All of them were fantastic.
The PRC does much more than provide resources for needy moms. They also offer hope and the ability for parents to earn self-respect rather than just providing handouts. I’m also impressed with PRC’s grounding in Christianity, emphasis on abstinence education, and the value of purity until marriage. I’m a believer in their cause and programming. To learn more, go to PregnancyHope.com.

Radio Interview
I was on 700 WLW with Mike Allen talking about the Heartbeat law. It will hopefully survive court challenges and protect innocent human life. I told him that, “the Republicans are the abolitionist party. We ended slavery and we’ll eventually end abortion, one way or another.”

The Heartbeat Bill
The most bizarre amendment offered by the Democrats on the House floor was to exempt black babies from the protections of the Heartbeat bill. Many of them actually went on record supporting an amendment to the Heartbeat Bill that had the effect of killing only black babies. Incredible! All Republicans voted NO on the amendment.

Becker Donates Controversial Pay Raise to Community Organizations

For more information, see the January 2019 edition of The Becker Report.

January 2019 – The Cincinnati Nature Center received my personal check for $154.69.

February 2019 – Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors (Ohio C.O.P.S.) got my on-line donation for $154.69.

March 2019 – I delivered a personal check for $313.73 to the Goshen Township Bicentennial Committee. The increase in the amount of my donation is because of my promotion to be chairman of the Federalism Committee. It reflects the net portion of the controversial pay increase that was included in my chairmanship increment.

April 2019 – My wife and I presented our $313.73 donation to Days of Wonder. Based in Batavia, they are a school for homeschool kids.

Becker Bills in the Ohio House of Representatives

HR 55 – Build the Wall. This resolution urging congress to fund a physical barrier across the southern border has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.

HB 39 – Replica Vehicles. This is a bill I’m doing with John Patterson to create a special category for these unique vehicles. It is in the Transportation Committee.

HB 153 – Working Officials Requirements Key (WORK) Act. This bill requires county elected officials to show up at their office at least five times every 30 days. It is in the State and Local Government Committee.

HB 176 – Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus. This is a bill I’m doing with Tom Brinkman. It requires open records.

HB 182 – Abortion Insurance Coverage. The bill stops insurance companies from paying for abortions. It does not apply to self-insured private companies nor does it prevent any company from directly contracting with an abortionist. It has been assigned to the Insurance Committee.

HB 219 – Sunday Alcohol, Liquor, and Especially Spirits Act (SALES). In short, HB 219 removes the Sunday option. All businesses currently allowed to sell alcohol during the week will also be allowed Sunday sales. Voters retain the option to vote their precinct dry.

Video Central

Is Denmark Socialist? (5 minutes)
Preferred Pronouns or Prison (5 minutes)
Should Hawaii be a Sanctuary State? (4 minutes)
Why Has The West Been So Successful? (5 minutes)
The Chicago Fire: America at Its Best (5 minutes)

Event Calendar

May 2
I will be the keynote speaker at the Adams County National Day of Prayer in West Union at 6 PM.

May 2
Clermont County Township Association Annual Banquet at the Fairgrounds.

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

May 10
Ohio Christian Alliance Spring Freedom Banquet at the Akron/Fairlawn Hilton.

May 14
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

May 15
Clermont County GOP meeting.

May 18
Classic Car Cruise In: Goshen Bicentennial 11 AM – 3 PM

May 27
Milford Memorial Day Parade

May 28
Scioto County GOP in New Boston.

May 30
Brown County GOP Club

Becker for State Representative – Vetted, Tested, and Proven!

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).

If the above Donate button does not work, use the button at www.BeckerGOP.com.

You could donate for FREE! You may know that an Ohio Income Tax $50 per taxpayer dollar-for-dollar tax CREDIT (It is $100 on a joint return.) is available every year. The “Ohio political contributions credit” is on line 8 of your Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits. Simply claim it on your state of Ohio tax return and get your money back. Contributions to candidates for State Representative (and other “state offices”) qualify for this credit. That is why it will cost you nothing. I’m Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Limited Government and Lower Taxes. Please see the following brief videos:

Did this newsletter get sent to you by someone other than me? If so, please let me know at John@BeckerGOP.com 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.