Local politics
City officials making plans for moving forward without income tax
City leaders are making plans for how to function without a proposed 1.5 percent earned income tax that voters defeated on Tuesday.Voters defeated the proposed tax 61.5 percent to 38.5 percent, a difference of 2,407 votes.“We need to start the planning process and move forward,” Mayor Vicki Giambrone said. “The ...
County bus rates may triple
Bus fares for Greene County public transportation riders could triple this summer if the transit board approves a rate increase.Bus fares for passengers traveling one way within the county would increase from 50 cents to $1.50 for adults and 25 cents to 75 cents for children. The $1.50 fare for ...
Unofficial count: Whaley and Wagner in, Leitzell out
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Nan Whaley and A.J. Wagner have survived the runoff vote for mayor of Dayton, according to unofficial results from the Montgomery County Board of Elections. Whaley has received 4,965 votes, and Wagner came in second with 2,566 votes. Mayor Gary Leitzell lost with 2,338 ...
Centerville schools levy fails
The Centerville City School District’s 6.9-mill additional levy failed by a narrow margin Tuesday, according to final, unofficial results from the Montgomery County Board of Elections. It was the second straight levy defeat for the district. Voters in November rejected a 5.9-mill operating levy by 160 votes. It was unclear ...
Springboro-Clearcreek fire levy fails
Voters in Springboro and Clearcreek Twp. on Tuesday doused the hopes of supporters of a continuing, additional 4.5 mill levy for fire protection and ambulance service, according to unofficial totals. As the night wore on, the margin of victory narrowed, but election-night totals in Warren and Montgomery counties left no ...
Leitzell defeated in historic runoff election
City Commissioner Nan Whaley dominated Tuesday’s runoff vote for mayor of Dayton in an election that saw a sitting mayor defeated in a May primary for the first time in at least 50 years. Whaley got more than 50 percent of the vote, and will face former judge A.J. Wagner ...
Beavercreek tax levy fails
City voters Tuesday defeated for a third time a city income tax — this one a 1.5 percent earned income tax — that proponents said was needed to repair roads and bridges, offset cuts in state money and refurbish its parks and city buildings. But opponents said the 7-year tax ...
Harrison Twp. overwhelmingly passes police levies
Voters in Harrison Twp. overwhelmingly passed two police levies Tuesday, according to unofficial election results.This means the township can maintain its police services contract with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.“I think it’s a testament to the services that the sheriff’s office provides the township,” said Randall Brooks, township administrator. “The ...
County recorder receives $8K to secure military discharge records
Warren County Recorder Linda Oda is taking steps to secure decades of military discharge records — documents that if lost can jeopardize military benefits, she said.Oda met with the county commissioners Tuesday and received approval for an $8,000 project to digitally store the records. Oda, who told commissioners there are ...
Trammell’s daughter pleads guilty to stealing $70K in funds for battered women
Angela Goodwine, 53, of Dayton pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to stealing $70,000 in taxpayer money that was supposed to help battered women. The conviction was the second related to social services programs operated by the Dayton chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Montgomery County. Goodwine’s ...
Race for Dayton mayor
Tuesday’s primary election is the first competive primary for Dayton mayor in decades. The top two votegetters will move on to the November election. We asked the three candidates questions about the city’s economy, housing, crime and other issues on the minds of voters. Here’s a look at some of ...
Vandalia prosecutor ban is lifted by Judge Heck
Vandalia Municipal Judge Cindy Heck rescinded her order barring Vandalia Municipal Prosecutor Claudia Turrell from practicing in the court after the city manager on Thursday said Heck lacked the authority to ban the prosecutor, according to documents obtained by the Dayton Daily News. Heck said Friday that she did not ...
Judge rescinds order banning prosecutor from court
Vandalia Municipal Judge Cindy Heck rescinded her order barring Vandalia Municipal Prosecutor Claudia Turrell from practicing in the court, according to a order Heck issued Thursday afternoon.The controversial April 18 decision to ban Turrell from court for allegedly repeating a rumor about Heck led to Turrell being placed on paid ...
For and against groups on income tax raise nearly $11K for campaigns
Opponents and proponents of the 1.5 percent earned income tax on Tuesday’s ballot have raised nearly $11,000 for their respective campaigns. Ohio Campaign Finance Reports filed last week show the Committee for Tax Equity raised $6,300 for its campaign for the tax. Tax Busters PAC, which failed to file by ...
Full text: State of the City Address May 2, 2013
Here is the full text of the State of the City address from Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell. Good evening. It is great to be here with you at the Ahiska American Turkish Community Center of Dayton. This “Welcome Center” is another great Dayton success story, and I would like to ...
Riverside rejects liquor renewal for Hank’s
City Council on Thursday evening unanimously voted to object to a renewal of the liquor license for Hank’s Hideout.The vote occurred at a time when the owner is preparing to open the establishment at a new location.Council in late April unanimously voted to object to a renewal of the permit. ...
Beavercreek city and township to explore joint fire district
Five months after the city of Beavercreek attempted to annex one of the township’s fire stations and the fire administration building, township trustees have OK’d an exploration with the city of a possible joint fire district. The trustees voted unanimously this week to direct the township administrator “to work with ...
Congressman Turner’s divorce finalized
The marriage of U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, and Lori Turner was dissolved on Wednesday in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. Domestic Relations Judge Timothy D. Wood granted the March 29 petition for dissolution filed by Lori Turner, who is vice president of marketing for the Kettering Health Network. The ...
Montgomery and Miami counties partner to save money
Montgomery and Miami County officials on Tuesday announced a joint solid waste transportation and disposal agreement that will save more than $15 million for Montgomery County and $5 million for Miami County over the next five years. “We all serve our citizens better if we work together to save money. ...
Valley View seeks 6.97-mill levy
The Valley View Local School District has on the May 7 ballot an additional 6.97-mill continuing levy for current expenses. It would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $213 per year and generate $1.5 million annually. The district implemented $1.7 million in cuts for this school year. Another $1.5 ...
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