⌨️ Local government: Mayor David Nickerson resigned in July via email but reversed his decision last week.
🍺 Trolley Stop: The “oldest tavern in Dayton,” which went up for sale about a year ago, has a new owner.
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Impact, criticism of Ohio National Guard deploying to D.C.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to send the Ohio National Guard to Washington D.C. won’t cost the state any money or compromise security. But critics say the move “puts politics above people.”
• The mission: Ohio’s military police, along with hundreds of troops from a growing number Republican-controlled states, will be tasked with reinforcing the D.C. National Guard after President Donald Trump mobilized some 800 troops to ostensibly bring order to D.C., which he claims “has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.”
• The deployment: A troop of 150 national guardsmen will make its way from Ohio to Washington D.C. today. They will serve as added security, “protecting federal buildings as well as doing visible patrols.”
• The cost for Ohio: The mission will be paid for by the federal government.
• What opponents are saying: “In Dayton and across our state, families are counting on leadership that prioritizes safe schools, strong infrastructure, and healthy communities,” state Rep. Desiree Tims, D-Dayton, said. “At a time when resources are stretched thin, taking our Guard members away from Ohio puts politics before people — and that is unacceptable."
New Lebanon mayor submits letter of resignation, rescinds weeks later, records show
Newly-obtained documents provided by the village of New Lebanon show Mayor David Nickerson tendered his resignation in July, a decision he rescinded last week.
• Public records: Electronic documents show Nickerson emailed village office administrator Shannon Bemis on July 15, asking her to forward an attached letter of resignation to some village officials.
• Resignation letter: “... Due to recent developments, I believe it is in the best interest for me and my family to step away from this current role as mayor to focus on the areas of family integrity and to pursue new future work opportunities,” Nickerson wrote.
• Change of heart: “Over the past few days, I have reflected deeply on this decision. In my heart, I know that I cannot, in good conscience, walk away from the work we have started together for the people of the village of New Lebanon,” Nickerson wrote in a rescission letter.
• Missed meetings: Nickerson has not appeared for a village council meeting since the June 3 session. That’s a total of five missed meetings. Nickerson said his absences were due to “family personal reasons.”
What to know today
• One big takeaway: A Kettering Chick-fil-A is getting national attention for its chaperone policy limiting teens.
• Big move of the day: The Oregon District property of the Trolley Stop pub, billed as the “oldest tavern in Dayton,” has been sold.
• Dayton Food & Dining: Brio Italian Grille at The Greene in Beavercreek has permanently closed.
• Schools: Residents this fall will decide whether to keep a 1% income tax for the Carlisle Local School District.
• Inside Ohio Politics: Here are 5 things to know about redistricting in Ohio.
• Preps Profile: Parker Hanson. This Beavercreek grad was named player of the year in the Greater Western Ohio Conference, earning first-team GWOC and all-region honors.
• Cincinnati Bengals: Here are 3 takeaways from the Bengals 31-17 win at Washington.
• Photo of the day: Boise, Idaho-based folk/Americana singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell played a free concert at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton on Saturday, as part of the venue’s summer concert series in celebration of the Dayton Porchfest event in the St. Anne’s Hill Historic District. Dayton’s own Basura opened the show. Check out more photos from Tom Gilliam here.
