Let's Talk Clermont

Ep. 38 — Post-Election Wrap + “World Walker” Steve Newman We're back to regular programming! We start with a run through of Clermont County’s contested races and ballot issues using the unofficial Board of Elections numbers as of Wednesday. We look at Loveland’s razor-thin council race (likely recount), Milford and Batavia council results,…

Ep. 37 — Clermont County Ballot Rundown and CJFED Levy with Chief Roy Short We start with a brief refresher on mills and levy types, then walk through every countywide and major local ballot issue, from CPS and the Mental Health & Recovery Board to New Richmond’s earned-income tax, Milford’s charter revisions, and the Batavia Township zoning…

Episode 36 — HB 186 & HB 335 plus an interview with Batavia Village Council Candidates We start the episode off with a look at Ohio property-tax mechanics (mills, inside vs. outside, HB 920) and two House-passed bills now headed to the Senate: HB 186, aimed at offsetting school-floor hikes after inflationary reappraisals, and HB 335, which would…

Episode 35 — Millage explained and Clermont Mental Health and Recovery Board levy renewal We start the episode with a light refresher and explanation on Ohio property taxes. What a “mill” actually is, inside vs. outside millage, the HB 920 reduction factors, the 20-mill school floor, and how levy types (additional / renewal / replacement) really…

Episode 34 — Batavia’s Growth & CRAs, and a Village Council Candidate We open with a quick local news rundown: Loveland’s new Otto Huber Fire Station: ~$5.4M via USDA Community Facility Loan, 10k+ sq ft with pull-through bays and full living/training space. Eastgate’s big health update: Cincinnati Children’s opens Nov 3 at 4315 Ivy Pointe—111k sq…

Episode 33 - HB 331, Village Dissolution, and a Conversation with Rex Parsons We open with a look at Ohio HB 331 (now enacted) and what it changes about village dissolution, from petition rules (now limited to even-numbered years) to the new “lack of services/candidates” trigger after each census. We also talk about what actually happens if a…

We're keeping the election train rolling. We start with a look at Ohio House Bill 28 and a review of how levies are classified in Ohio. Then we sits down with Dotty Meier (Director, Job & Family Services) and Anne Gross (Assistant Director, CPS). Episode Overview HB 28: Why Ohio has different levy types (additional, renewal, renewal + inc/dec,…

Episode 31 We start with some news from around the county. The Clermont County Animal Shelter is remodeling, $141,000 for expanded outdoor kennels (including a $20,000 Nestlé Purina gift), plus ~$78,920 for a commercial dishwasher with plumbing/electrical/drywall work and a $60,000 private donation. Volunteer training is Oct 18. New Richmond…

Episode 30 We start with a refresher on Ohio House Bill 124, what a sales assessment ratio study is, why it matters for your property taxes, and how the bill would shift sales-data control to county auditors. It passed the House 93–0 on June 4 and now sits in the Senate Local Government Committee. If you’ve got a view, reach out to Sen. Terry…

We’re on an accelerated release run through November 4. Today, we start with a quick refresher on Ohio House Bill 113. What annexation is, how expedited Type 1–3 petitions work, and what HB 113 would change (a benefit/detriment test, tighter Type 2 limits, stronger school-district notice/approval, and expanded ethics disclosures). Then we sit down…