Ep. 66 — Deidre Hazelbaker on Loveland City Council, Local Government, and Staying Connected to Residents
We start this week with news from around Clermont County and Ohio, including a reported Bigfoot “flap” in Portage County, the Clermont County Genealogical Society’s young writers competition, Batavia’s proposed local business matching grant program, several Batavia development updates, Loveland’s tabled city-property ordinance, Loveland’s PFAS treatment planning, New Richmond Schools’ new artificial intelligence guidelines, and a Liberty Landing update from the Village of New Richmond.
Interview — Deidre Hazelbaker, Loveland City Council Member
Deidre Hazelbaker returns to the show for a check-in after joining Loveland City Council. We talk about what it has been like moving from candidate and engaged resident to elected council member, including the weight of voting, the workload behind council packets, and the adjustment from being a “doer” to helping set direction for the city.
We also get into how Loveland City Council works behind the scenes, from packet review and resident outreach to collaboration with city staff and other council members. Deidre shares what has surprised her, what has exceeded expectations, and why she has gained an even deeper appreciation for Loveland’s city staff.
The conversation also covers major Loveland issues, including PFAS planning, communication with residents, sidewalks, traffic, Loveland-Madeira Road, economic development, downtown business ideas, community events, and the importance of residents showing up, speaking at meetings, and staying involved in local government.
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We start this week with news from around Clermont County and Ohio, including a reported Bigfoot “flap” in Portage County, the Clermont County Genealogical Society’s young writers competition, Batavia’s proposed local business matching grant program, several Batavia development updates, Loveland’s tabled city-property ordinance, Loveland’s PFAS treatment planning, New Richmond Schools’ new artificial intelligence guidelines, and a Liberty Landing update from the Village of New Richmond.
Interview — Deidre Hazelbaker, Loveland City Council Member
Deidre Hazelbaker returns to the show for a check-in after joining Loveland City Council. We talk about what it has been like moving from candidate and engaged resident to elected council member, including the weight of voting, the workload behind council packets, and the adjustment from being a “doer” to helping set direction for the city.
We also get into how Loveland City Council works behind the scenes, from packet review and resident outreach to collaboration with city staff and other council members. Deidre shares what has surprised her, what has exceeded expectations, and why she has gained an even deeper appreciation for Loveland’s city staff.
The conversation also covers major Loveland issues, including PFAS planning, communication with residents, sidewalks, traffic, Loveland-Madeira Road, economic development, downtown business ideas, community events, and the importance of residents showing up, speaking at meetings, and staying involved in local government.
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- Ohio sees an uptick in reported Bigfoot sightings near Portage County
- Clermont County Genealogical Society launches its 2026 young writers competition
- Batavia CIC moves toward a local business matching grant program
- Maddox Industrial Transformer expands into Batavia
- River Point apartments remain delayed while water approval issues are worked through
- Harvest Meadows continues moving forward
- Streamside townhomes could begin construction this summer
- Casey’s development site is cleared for new construction
- Batavia’s Foundry sidewalk project advances
- Batavia continues America 250 planning, including fireworks and a mural
- ODOT approves the Red Barn sign permit
- Batavia reports continued high zoning and permit activity
- Loveland tables a controversial city-property ordinance
- Loveland shares an update on PFAS treatment design, funding, and settlements
- New Richmond Schools adds artificial intelligence guidelines to the student handbook
- New Richmond shares a Liberty Landing construction update
- Spring Native Plant Sale at Cincinnati Nature Center
- Clermont County Student Art Show commemorating America 250
- Milford Citywide Yard Sale
- Foraged Flower Crowns at Clingman Park
- Music Under the Moon at Cincinnati Nature Center
- Spring Litter Cleanup across Clermont County
- Roar on the River New Richmond Lions Car and Bike Show Fundraiser
- May We Grow Old 5K Fundraiser at Sycamore Park
- Art in the Park: Creek Glass Jewelry at Clingman Park
- US 52 Roundabout Project Open House in New Richmond
- RiverDays 2026 in New Richmond
- Free Yard Sale Weekend in New Richmond
- Hike with Park Staff at Sycamore Park
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