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  • Video re-broadcast: Meet the candidates for the Loveland Board of Education

    Video re-broadcast: Meet the candidates for the Loveland Board of Education

    Ricky Mulvey was the Emcee and Ring Announcer
    David Miller

    by David Miller

    Who was in your corner?

    Loveland, Ohio – This is your chance to hear and see the local politicians who want to be part of the team leading the Loveland City School District for the next 1,440 days. Four-long years, so this is important!

    On October 21 LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV, Loveland Magazine, and the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, hosted the contenders for seats on the Loveland school board at the Middle School. It was a standing room crowd in the half of the cafeteria that was roped off for the bout.

    Moderator and emcee for the evening was Ricky Mulvey with his positive good nature and he kept the evening flowing and had the gathered guests as relaxed as if in living room easy chairs or one of the comedy shows or talent slams he’s been known to emcee.

    Was there an undisputed champ?

    Election fans can see if the contenders rolled with the punches or had promises that pack a punch. Are there any future respected political figures or elder statesmen/women in this video?

    The Championship Forum was broadcast “LIVE” on the Loveland Magazine FaceBook Page. It wasn’t Pay-per-View and tickets were not required – it was a totally FREE public service!

    Who knows, there might be some highfalutin’ good ideas that came from one or more of these candidates that can transform Loveland. There was certainly some re-hashing the past but that is OK if it leads to knowledge of what the future might hold.

    Politicians routinely offer more promises than they keep, however hearing straight from their mouths or even out of the side of it is the start of holding them accountable. Seeing them live on stage answering random questions is always better than voting based on the number of litter on a stick yard signs and you can be a political influencer if you can say, “I actually heard her say it!”

    If you could not attend in person you may want to tune in to this re-broadcast to be in the know.

    Special thanks for the assistance of District Business Manager John Ames who arranged the logistics at the Middle School.

    Loveland’s 2021 General Election candidates

    Important Election Dates for Voters in Ohio

    August 23 – Write-in candidates must file declarations of intent by 4 p.m. (72 days before general election

    September 17 – Military & Overseas Absentee Voting begins (46 Days Before Election Day)

    October 4 – Deadline for voter registration for Nov. 2 general election (30 days before general election)*

    October 5 – Early In-Person Voting begins and includes the Saturday, Sunday and the Monday before Election Day

    October 5 – Absentee Voting By Mail begins (28 Days Before Election Day)

    October 11 – Board of Elections Closed to In-Person Voting (Columbus Day).

    October 30 – Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed for Nov. 2 general election must be received by boards of elections by noon (3 days before general election)

    November 2 – General Election Day. Polls open at 6:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM.

    View the Ohio Secretary of State voting calendar and schedule in a Month by Month view

    *REGISTER TO VOTE OR UPDATE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION (Update your voter registration address)

    Find your Early Voting Location

    Find your Polling Location

    District Maps

    STATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS

    FEDERAL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

    EDUCATIONAL & JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

    IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Future Voter Coloring Pages (ohiosos.gov)

    DOWNLOAD

    Clermont County Board of Elections Website

    Hamilton County Board of Elections Website

    Warren County Board of Elections Website

    Throughout the years, men and women in our armed forces have made great sacrifices to protect our freedom and democracy. Today, the courageous members of our military branches continue to serve our country so we all can enjoy one of our most sacred rights – the right to vote. Through the I Vote in Honor of a Veteran initiative, you can demonstrate the pride you feel for a veteran or servicemember and, at the same time, encourage others to vote on Election Day.

    Wear an I Vote in Honor of a Veteran pin on Election Day to show your appreciation to those men and women who made it possible for you to exercise your right to vote.

    To get your pin, click this LINK to submit a testimonial about how they’ve inspired you will be sent one.

  • Meet the candidate nights

    Meet the candidate nights

    David Miller

    by David Miller

    Who will be in your corner?

    Loveland, Ohio – These events will be your chance to personally meet the local politicians who want to be part of the teams leading the Loveland City School District and Loveland City Council for the next 1,440 days. Four-long years, so this is important!

    On October 21 the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, Loveland Magazine, and LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV will host the contenders for seats on the school board, and on October 14 they will bring together on a public stage your job applicants for Loveland City Council.

    City Council – October 14, at 7:00 PM at the Loveland Middle School/Intermediate School Cafeteria.

    School Board – October 21, at 7:00 PM at the Loveland Middle School/Intermediate School Cafeteria.

    Will there be undisputed champs?

    Election fans can see if the contenders roll with the punches, stick and move, or have promises that pack a punch. Will you see any future respected political figures or elder statesmen/women?

    Both of these heavyweight championship Forums will be broadcast “LIVE” on the Loveland Magazine FaceBook Page. It’s not Pay-per-View and tickets are not required – it’s totally FREE!

    Who knows, there might be some highfalutin’ good ideas that come from one or more of these candidates that can transform Loveland. There will almost certainly be some re-hashing the past but that will be OK if it leads to knowledge of what the future might hold.

    Politicians routinely offer more promises than they keep, however hearing them straight from their mouths is the start of holding them accountable. Meeting them in person is always better than voting based on the number of yard signs and you can be a political influencer if you can say, “I actually heard her say it!”

    If you cannot attend in person or chose to be inside the safety of your own home you may want to tune in LIVE to be in-the-know.

    The format will follow the same as in the past:

    • To begin, candidates will each present their platform for 2 minutes and tell you why they are running for office.
    • Questions will be asked for 60 minutes allowing each candidate two minutes to reply or pass.
    • After 60 minutes candidates are asked to close with 2-minute speeches.

    Voters can throw their written questions into the octagon and all questions will be screened for duplicity by independent ring-side judges. The emcees will ask as many of the questions as time allows in the 60 minutes.

    You the registered voters of the City of Loveland and the Loveland City School District however will be the crucial and critically important judges come November 2 so reserve your ring-side seat by saving these dates.

    Loveland’s 2021 General Election candidates

    Important Election Dates for Voters in Ohio

    August 23 – Write-in candidates must file declarations of intent by 4 p.m. (72 days before general election

    September 17 – Military & Overseas Absentee Voting begins (46 Days Before Election Day)

    October 4 – Deadline for voter registration for Nov. 2 general election (30 days before general election)*

    October 5 – Early In-Person Voting begins and includes the Saturday, Sunday and the Monday before Election Day

    October 5 – Absentee Voting By Mail begins (28 Days Before Election Day)

    October 11 – Board of Elections Closed to In-Person Voting (Columbus Day).

    October 30 – Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed for Nov. 2 general election must be received by boards of elections by noon (3 days before general election)

    November 2 – General Election Day. Polls open at 6:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM.

    View the Ohio Secretary of State voting calendar and schedule in a Month by Month view

    *REGISTER TO VOTE OR UPDATE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION (Update your voter registration address)

    Find your Early Voting Location

    Find your Polling Location

    District Maps

    STATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS

    FEDERAL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

    EDUCATIONAL & JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

    IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Future Voter Coloring Pages (ohiosos.gov)

    DOWNLOAD

    Clermont County Board of Elections Website

    Hamilton County Board of Elections Website

    Warren County Board of Elections Website

    Throughout the years, men and women in our armed forces have made great sacrifices to protect our freedom and democracy. Today, the courageous members of our military branches continue to serve our country so we all can enjoy one of our most sacred rights – the right to vote. Through the I Vote in Honor of a Veteran initiative, you can demonstrate the pride you feel for a veteran or servicemember and, at the same time, encourage others to vote on Election Day.

    Wear an I Vote in Honor of a Veteran pin on Election Day to show your appreciation to those men and women who made it possible for you to exercise your right to vote.

    To get your pin, click this LINK to submit a testimonial about how they’ve inspired you will be sent one.

  • Hold onto your hat and these pivotal dates

    Hold onto your hat and these pivotal dates

    David Miller

    by David Miller

    Who will be in your corner?

    Loveland, Ohio – These events will be your chance to personally meet the local politicians who want to be part of the teams leading the Loveland City School District and Loveland City Council for the next 1,440 days. Four-long years, so this is important!

    On October 21 the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, Loveland Magazine, and LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV will host the contenders for seats on the school board, and on October 14 they will bring together on a public stage your job applicants for Loveland City Council.

    City Council – October 14, at 7:00 PM at the Loveland Middle School/Intermediate School Cafeteria.

    School Board – October 21, at 7:00 PM at the Loveland Middle School/Intermediate School Cafeteria.

    Will there be undisputed champs?

    Election fans can see if the contenders roll with the punches, stick and move, or have promises that pack a punch. Will you see any future respected political figures or elder statesmen/women?

    Both of these heavyweight championship Forums will be broadcast “LIVE” on the Loveland Magazine FaceBook Page. It’s not Pay-per-View and tickets are not required – it’s totally FREE!

    Who knows, there might be some highfalutin’ good ideas that come from one or more of these candidates that can transform Loveland. There will almost certainly be some re-hashing the past but that will be OK if it leads to knowledge of what the future might hold.

    Politicians routinely offer more promises than they keep, however hearing them straight from their mouths is the start of holding them accountable. Meeting them in person is always better than voting based on the number of yard signs and you can be a political influencer if you can say, “I actually heard her say it!”

    If you cannot attend in person or chose to be inside the safety of your own home you may want to tune in LIVE to be in-the-know.

    The format will follow the same as in the past:

    • To begin, candidates will each present their platform for 2 minutes and tell you why they are running for office.
    • Questions will be asked for 60 minutes allowing each candidate two minutes to reply or pass.
    • After 60 minutes candidates are asked to close with 2-minute speeches.

    Voters can throw their written questions into the octagon and all questions will be screened for duplicity by independent ring-side judges. The emcees will ask as many of the questions as time allows in the 60 minutes.

    You the registered voters of the City of Loveland and the Loveland City School District however will be the crucial and critically important judges come November 2 so reserve your ring-side seat by saving these dates.

    Loveland’s 2021 General Election candidates

    Important Election Dates for Voters in Ohio

    August 23 – Write-in candidates must file declarations of intent by 4 p.m. (72 days before general election

    September 17 – Military & Overseas Absentee Voting begins (46 Days Before Election Day)

    October 4 – Deadline for voter registration for Nov. 2 general election (30 days before general election)*

    October 5 – Early In-Person Voting begins and includes the Saturday, Sunday and the Monday before Election Day

    October 5 – Absentee Voting By Mail begins (28 Days Before Election Day)

    October 11 – Board of Elections Closed to In-Person Voting (Columbus Day).

    October 30 – Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed for Nov. 2 general election must be received by boards of elections by noon (3 days before general election)

    November 2 – General Election Day. Polls open at 6:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM.

    View the Ohio Secretary of State voting calendar and schedule in a Month by Month view

    *REGISTER TO VOTE OR UPDATE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION (Update your voter registration address)

    Find your Early Voting Location

    Find your Polling Location

    District Maps

    STATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS

    FEDERAL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

    EDUCATIONAL & JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

    IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Future Voter Coloring Pages (ohiosos.gov)

    DOWNLOAD

    Clermont County Board of Elections Website

    Hamilton County Board of Elections Website

    Warren County Board of Elections Website

    Throughout the years, men and women in our armed forces have made great sacrifices to protect our freedom and democracy. Today, the courageous members of our military branches continue to serve our country so we all can enjoy one of our most sacred rights – the right to vote. Through the I Vote in Honor of a Veteran initiative, you can demonstrate the pride you feel for a veteran or servicemember and, at the same time, encourage others to vote on Election Day.

    Wear an I Vote in Honor of a Veteran pin on Election Day to show your appreciation to those men and women who made it possible for you to exercise your right to vote.

    To get your pin, click this LINK to submit a testimonial about how they’ve inspired you will be sent one.

  • [BREAKING) Hamilton County Public Health Postpones Vaccine Clinics

    [BREAKING) Hamilton County Public Health Postpones Vaccine Clinics

    Loveland and Hamilton County, Ohio – Hamilton County Public Health is postponing its vaccine clinics for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 because of the snow. 

    If you were scheduled to receive the vaccine at either the Hamilton County Board of Elections or the Anderson Center, HCPH has contacted you to reschedule. 

    If you were scheduled for vaccination Tuesday, February 16, your new appointment will be at the same location and the same time as originally scheduled on the following dates:

    • If you were scheduled for the 2nd Dose Clinic at the Anderson Center Tuesday, February 16, your new appointment will take place at the Anderson Center Monday, February 22;
    • If you were scheduled for the 1st Dose Clinic at the Hamilton County Board of Elections, your new appointment will take place at the Hamilton County Board of Elections Monday, February 22;
    • If you were scheduled for 2nd Dose Clinic at the Hamilton County Board of Elections, your new appointment will take place at the Hamilton County Board of Elections Tuesday, February 23.
  • Loveland Area November Voting Guide: What you need to know to cast your ballot

    Loveland Area November Voting Guide: What you need to know to cast your ballot

    Tuesday, November 3, 2020

     

    LWVOH_rgb.pngThere are lots of rules around voting, but the League of Women Voters of Ohio is here to help! They offer all the “Get Ready to Vote” basic information you’ll need to cast your ballot with ease and success.

    Voter Registration

    Voter ID Requirements Voting by Mail

    Early Voting

    Find your Election Day Voting Location

    Voter Registration

    You must be registered to vote at least 30 days before an election.

    Register to Vote or Update Your Registration

    Every Ohioan should regularly confirm that they are properly registered to vote. Click here to check your Voter Registration Status​ and to find your voting location.

    Voter ID Requirements

    Ohio law requires that every voter, upon appearing at the polling place to vote on Election Day, must announce his or her full name and current address, and provide proof of identity. The forms of identification that may be used by a voter who appears at a polling place to vote on Election Day include:

      • An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with present or former address, so long as the voter’s present residential address is printed in the official list of registered voters for that precinct;

      • A military identification;

      • A photo identification that was issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio, that contains the voter’s name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed;

    ​(For the following forms of identification, “current” is less than 12 months old.)​

      • An original or copy of a current utility or cell phone bill with the voter’s name and present address;

      • An original or copy of a current bank statement with the voter’s name and present address;

      • An original or copy of a current government check with the voter’s name and present address;

      • An original or copy of a current paycheck with the voter’s name and present address; or

      • An original or copy of a current other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and present address, including license renewal and other notices, fishing and marine equipment operator’s license, court papers, or grade reports or transcripts.

    If you do not have any of the above forms of identification you may cast a provisional ballot. To do so you must provide either your Ohio driver’s license number, state identification number (which begins with two letters followed by six numbers), or the last four digits of your Social Security number.  Once the information is reviewed and verified by the board of elections, your ballot will be counted.

    If you do not provide one of the above documents, your driver’s license/state identification number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number at the precinct, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. However, in order for that ballot to be counted, you must return to the board of elections no later than seven days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification. Follow this link for more information on provisional ballots.

    Voting by Mail

    All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date have the opportunity to vote in any election from the convenience of their own home by requesting an absentee ballot. Voters must fill out and return an application to vote by mail and their absentee ballot will be mailed to them so they may make their selections at their leisure and return their ballot to the board of elections ahead of Election Day. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is three days before the election in which you want to vote, but be sure to give yourself plenty of time and send your application as soon as possible if you choose to vote by mail!

    Absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election in order to be counted. You can also return your absentee ballot in-person to your county board of elections before the close of the polls at 7:30pm on Election Day.

    You must complete and submit a separate application for each election in which you want to vote.

    Print the Absentee Ballot Application or contact your County Board of Election office to request an Absentee Ballot Application. 

    STEPS TO REQUEST AND VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT:

      1. Complete the absentee ballot application and sign it.

      2. Mail the form back to your local county board of elections.

      3. Wait to receive your ballot in the mail from your county board of elections. If you have questions about your absentee ballot request, you should call your county board of elections or you can track the status of your ballot request as well as your voted absentee ballot through the Voter Toolkit.

      4. Return your voted ballot. You can send it by U.S. Mail or deliver it in person to your county board of elections, but the return envelope containing your marked ballot must either be received by your county board of elections prior to the close of the polls on Election Day, or postmarked no later than the day before the election and received by the board of elections no later than 10 days after the election.

        To make sure your absentee ballot is counted, it must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day OR be postmarked by the day before Election Day.

    Starting the day after the close of voter registration, all registered voters can vote early at their local county Board of Elections office.

    Click here for Ohio’s statewide voting schedule and check here for the contact information and address of your county Board of Elections.

    Early Voting

    Starting the day after the close of voter registration, all registered voters can vote early at their local county Board of Elections office.

    Click here for Ohio’s statewide voting schedule and check here for the contact information and address of your county Board of Elections. 

    Election Day Voting Location

    Clermont County Board of Elections Web Site

    Hamilton County Board of Elections Web Site

    Warren County Board of Elections Web Site

    Ohio Secretary of State Web Site

  • It’s “Official” – Loveland school levy fails

    It’s “Official” – Loveland school levy fails

    Loveland, Ohio – The March 17 Primary Election results have now been reported by the Hamilton, Clermont, and Warren County Board of Elections.

    On election night the preliminary result was 3,844 votes for the levy and 5,766 against the levy. After counting all votes there are 57 additional votes for the levy and 104 additional votes against the levy.

    Below, are now the “Official” final results as reported by each BOE.

    Hamilton County

    For the Levy – 1,806

    Against the Levy – 2,971

    Clermont County

    For the Levy – 2,018

    Against the Levy – 2,795

    Warren County

    For the Levy – 77

    Against the Levy – 104

    TOTAL

    For the Levy – 3,901

    Against the Levy – 5,870

  • Local Election Results: Nov. 5, 2019

    Local Election Results: Nov. 5, 2019

    If you find value in reading these Election Results and the expense involved in putting it together, please…These results have been posted after the Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren County Boards of Elections have published their “Unofficial Results” and all precincts have reported 100% unless noted as of 12:30 AM. Official results must be certified by the various Boards in the coming weeks.

    Local School Taxes

    Loveland City School District

    Combined Operating and Bond Levy

    Clermont Co.

    YES – 1219

    NO – 4101

    Hamilton Co.

    YES – 1185

    NO – 4394

    Warren Co.

    YES – 43

    NO – 139

    TOTAL –

    YES – 2447

    NO –  8634

    Goshen Local School District

    Bond Levy 5.24 mills – 34 years

    Warren Co.

    YES – 91

    NO – 106

    Clermont Co

    YES – 1264

    NO – 1668

    TOTAL

    YES – 1355

    NO – 1774

     

    Kings Local School District

    4.96 mills Bond Levy

    YES – 3508

    NO –  3675

     Sycamore School (34 of 36 precincts)

    4 mills Bond Issue

    YES –  6067

    NO – 3758

    Lebanon City Schools

    Additional Levy 4.99 mills for 4 years

    YES – 5522

    NO –  4389

    Local Candidates

    Loveland City Council at Large – 3 elected to a 4-year term

    Pat Ahr

    Clermont Co. – 249

    Hamilton Co. – 866

    Warren Co. – 68

    TOTAL – 1183

    Kathy Bailey

    Clermont Co. – 659

    Hamilton Co. – 1840

    Warren Co. – 143

    TOTAL – 2642

    Andy Bateman

    Clermont Co. – 581

    Hamilton Co. – 1493

    Warren Co. – 116

    TOTAL – 2190

    Kent G. Blair

    Clermont Co. – 481

    Hamilton Co. – 1290

    Warren Co. – 102

    TOTAL – 1873

    Cory O’Donnell

    Clermont Co. – 216

    Hamilton Co. – 509

    Warren Co. – 44

    TOTAL – 769

    Angela L. Settell

    Clermont Co. – 243

    Hamilton Co. – 931

    Warren Co. – 73

    TOTAL – 1247

    Loveland Board of Education – 2 elected to a 4-year term

    Arthur R. Jarvis

    Clermont Co. – 2631

    Hamilton Co. – 2241

    Warren Co. – 81

    TOTAL – 4953

    Kathryn Lorenz

    Clermont Co. – 2931

    Hamilton Co. – 2611

    Warren Co. – 85

    TOTAL – 5627

    Symmes Township Trustee – 1 elected to a 4-year term

    Phil Beck – 2459

    CJ Carr – 1745

    Symmes Township Fiscal Officer – 1 elected to a 4-year term

    Joseph C. Grossi – 2968

    Milford Council at Large – 4 elected to a 4-year term

    Edward J. Haskins – 670

    Kyle Mitchell – 626

    Benjamin Redman – 600

    Sandra Russell – 753

    Milford School Board – 2 elected to a 4-year term

    Emily Chestnut

    Clermont Co. – 3659

    Hamilton Co. – 0

    TOTAL – 3659

    Mike Durkee

    Clermont Co. – 1789

    Hamilton Co. – 0

    TOTAL – 1789

    Dave Meranda

    Clermont Co. – 3572

    Hamilton Co. – 0

    TOTAL – 3572

    James Rhodes

    Clermont Co. – 1606

    Hamilton Co. – 0

    TOTAL – 1606

     

    Goshen Township Trustee

    Bob Hausermann – 1999

    Bill Pitman – 953

    Goshen Township Fiscal Officer

    Laura Engled – 2449

    Goshen School Board – Full term – 2 elected

    John Benthien – 

    Warren Co. – 142

    Clermont Co – 1323

    TOTAL – 1465

    Julie Casey – 

    Warren Co. – 106

    Clermont Co. – 1709

    TOTAL – 1815

    Derrick Holmes – 

    Warren Co. – 37

    Clermont Co. – 1116

    TOTAL – 1153

    Goshen School Board (unexpired term) – 1 to be elected

    Deborah S. Gray – 

    Warren Co. – 152

    Clermont Co. – 2308

    TOTAL – 2460

    Miami Township (Clermont County) Trustee

    Ken Tracy – 6356

    Miami Township (Clermont County) Fiscal Officer

    Eric C. Ferry – 6249

    Judge of Hamilton County Municipal Court – 1 to be elected per district – 6-year term (District 5) (93.46% precincts reporting)

    Kari L. Bloom – 10014

    Heather S. Russell – 17396

    Local Issues

    Loveland Revised Charter

    Clermont Co. –

    YES – 697

    NO – 281

    Hamilton Co. –

    YES – 1909

    NO – 1044

    Warren Co. –

    YES – 165

    NO – 59

    TOTAL –

    YES – 2771

    NO – 1384

    Milford City

    Renewal with an Increase 17 mills – for Fire & EMS – for 5 years

    For – 915

    Against – 310

    Hamilton County

    Tax Levy (Renewal) – .34ml 5yr – Family Services & Treatment Programs

    For – 111,399

    Against – 48,980

    Tax Levy – (Renewal) – 4.13ml 5yr – Developmental Disabilities

    For – 121,513

    Against – 38,881

    Hamilton Township Fire Levy Additional 1.0 mill CPT.PDF

    For – 3922

    Against – 2370

    Hamilton Township Police Levy Additional 1.0 mill CPT.PDF

    For – 3082

    Against – 2239

    Helpful Links and to view results of ALL area issues and candidates:

    Clermont County Board of Elections

    Hamilton County Board of Elections

    Warren County Board of Elections

    Ohio Secretary of State

    League of Women Voters

    League of Women Voters of Cincinnati Area

    Smart Voter

     

    If you find value in reading these Election Results and the expense involved in putting it together, please…

  • Loveland Magazine “Local Voter Guide” to issues and candidates

    Loveland Magazine “Local Voter Guide” to issues and candidates

    If you find value in this Voter Guide and the expense involved in putting it together, please…Loveland, Ohio – Below you can read the ballot language for the increase in taxes the Loveland Board of Education is asking you to approve. You can also read the text of current and proposed changes City Council wants you to approve to the City Charter.

    Loveland City Council at Large – 3 to be elected – 4-year term

    Pat Ahr

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Kathy Bailey

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Andy Bateman

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Kent G. Blair

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Cory O’Donnell

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

     

    Angela L. Settell

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

     

    Loveland Board of Education – 2 to be elected – 4-year term

    Arthur R. Jarvis

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Kathryn Lorenz

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Symmes Township Trustee – 1 to be elected – 4-year term

    Phil Beck

    CJ Carr

    Symmes Township Fiscal Officer – 1 to be elected – 4-year term

    Joseph C. Grossi

    Milford Council at Large – 4 to be elected – 4-year term

    Edward J. Haskins

    Kyle Mitchell

    Benjamin Redman

    Sandra Russell

    Milford School Board

    Emily Chestnut

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    Warren Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Mike Durkee

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Dave Meranda

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    TOTAL –

    James Rhodes

    Clermont Co. –

    Hamilton Co. –

    TOTAL –

    Goshen Township Trustee

    Bob Hausermann

    Bill Pitman

    Goshen Township Fiscal Officer

    Laura Engled

    Goshen School Board – Full term 2 to be elected

    John Benthien

    Julie Casey

    Derrick Holmes

    Goshen School Board (unexpired term) – 1 to be elected

    Deborah S. Gray

    Miami Township (Clermont County) Trustee

    Ken Tracy

    Miami Township (Clermont County) Fiscal Officer

    Eric C. Ferry

    Judge of Hamilton County Municipal Court – 1 to be elected per district – 6-year term (District 5)

    Kari L. Bloom

    Heather S. Russell

    ISSUES

    Loveland City Council will ask voters to approve a Revised Charter.

    Clermont Co. –

    YES –

    NO –

    Hamilton Co. –

    YES –

    NO –

    Warren Co. –

    YES –

    NO –

    TOTAL –

    YES –

    NO –

    Loveland Board of Education is asking voters to approve a combined Operating and Bond Levy.

    Clermont Co.

    YES – 

    NO – 

    Hamilton Co.

    YES – 

    NO – 

    Warren Co.

    YES – 

    NO – 

    TOTAL –

    YES – 

    NO – 

    Goshen Local School District

    Bond Levy 5.24 mills – 34 years

    For –

    Against –

    Milford City

    Renewal with an Increase 17 mills – for Fire & EMS – for 5 years

    For –

    Against

    Goshen School Bond Levy

    Shall bonds be issued by the Goshen Local School District, Counties of Clermont and Warren, for the purpose of site acquisition, new construction, improvements, renovations and additions to school facilities and providing equipment, furnishings and site improvements therefor, in the principal amount of thirty‐one million dollars ($31,000,000), to be repaid annually over a maximum period of thirty‐four (34) years, and an annual levy of property taxes be made outside of the ten‐mill limitation, estimated by the county auditor to average over the repayment period of the bond issue five and twenty‐four hundreds (5.24) mills for each one dollar of tax valuation, which amounts to fifty‐two and four‐tenths cents ($0.524) for each one hundred dollars of tax valuation, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020, to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds?

    YES

    NO

    Kings Local School District

    Shall bonds be issued by the Kings Local School District, for the purpose of site acquisition, new construction, improvements, renovations and additions to school facilities and providing equipment, furnishings and site improvements therefor, in the principal amount of $89,975,000 to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 37 years, and an annual levy of property taxes be made outside the ten‐mill limitation, estimated by the county auditor to average over the repayment period of the bond issue 4.96 mills for each one dollar of tax valuation, which amounts to $0.496 for each one hundred dollars of tax valuation, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020, to pay the annual debt charge on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds?

    YES

    NO

    Hamilton County

    Tax Levy (Renewal) – .34ml 5yr – Family Services & Treatment Programs

    For –

    Against

    Tax Levy – (Renewal) – 4.13ml 5yr – Developmental Disabilities

    For –

    Against

    Sycamore School Bond Issue

    Shall bonds be issued by the Sycamore Community City School District for the purpose of new construction, improvements, renovations, and additions to school facilities, and providing equipment, furnishings, and site development and improvements, and all necessary appurtenances therefor, in the principal amount of one hundred twenty-seven million five hundred thousand dollars ($127,500,000), to be repaid annually over a maximum period of thirty (30) years, and an annual levy of property taxes be made outside of the ten-mill limitation, estimated by the county auditor to average over the repayment period of the bond issue four (4) mills for each one dollar of tax valuation, which amounts to forty cents ($0.40) for each one hundred dollars of tax valuation, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020, to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds?

    FOR THE BOND ISSUE

    AGAINST THE BOND ISSUE

    Nearby Warren County Issues

    Hamilton Township Fire Levy Additional 1.0 mill CPT.PDF

    For –

    Against

    Hamilton Township Police Levy Additional 1.0 mill CPT.PDF

    For –

    Against

    Kings Schools Bond and Tax Levy $89,975,000 averaging 4.96 mills for 37 …

    For –

    Against

    Lebanon City Schools Additional Levy 4.99 mills for 4 years

    For –

    Against

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    Clermont County Board of Elections

    Hamilton County Board of Elections

    Warren County Board of Elections

    Ohio Secretary of State

    League of Women Voters

    League of Women Voters of Cincinnati Area

    Smart Voter

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  • Blair gets Bailey nod for vacant council seat

    Blair gets Bailey nod for vacant council seat

    Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey – File Photo

    Loveland, Ohio – On Wednesday, Mayor Kathy Bailey announced she has selected Kent Blair to fill the vacant seat on City Council. The council seat has been vacant since the resignation of Mark Fitzgerald on August 14 of last year. Blair will serve the remaining two-year’s of Fitzgerald’s term. Blair is expected to be sworn into office at the next council meeting scheduled for January 9.

    In a press release, Bailey said she conducted personal interviews with several candidates before making her decision. “I selected Kent because he shares my commitment to community engagement and transparency,” Bailey said. “The voters made clear this November what qualities they want in their council members, and Kent exemplifies them all. He is committed to working with this new council to make the City proud of the work we do, and the manner in which we do it.”

    Blair had submitted petitions to run for one of the four, four-year open council seats in last November’s election but withdrew from the race when Neal Oury submitted petitions to run.

    The Back Story

    On August 11 the Hamilton County Board of Elections ruled that Oury and the Loveland Community Heartbeat Political Action Committee (LCHPAC) had submitted sufficient petitions to recall Fitzgerald. The petition effort was successful, and could have resulted in a head-to-head race, Oury vs. Fitzgerald, however instead of facing the voters to retain his seat, resigned. That left Fitzgerald’s seat open and Loveland without a Mayor.

    Oury then submitted petitions to run for one of the regular open seats on Council and that is when Blair withdrew his petitions to run. It was an apparent deal with LCHPAC who endorsed five candidates. If there was not a recall election, Blair would withdraw making room for Oury’s name on the ballot. Others receiving the LCHPAC endorsement were incumbents, Rob Weisgerber, Ted Phelps, and newcomer Tim Butler. 

    Fitzgerald stepped down as Mayor at an August 14 meeting so that he could still cast a vote on who would be the next mayor and vice-mayor. The votes were 4-3 in favor of then vice-mayor Angie Settell and then, council member, Pam Gross. After the meeting was over, Fitzgerald distributed a letter that he was resigning from Council. The attempt to elevate Settell to Mayor was later ruled illegal by City Solicitor Joe Braun because there wasn’t proper public notice of the meeting. Braun also ruled that the council seat would remain open until new council members were sworn in on December 4 and a new Mayor elected. Bailey was elected Mayor.

    About Kent Blair

    Kent Blair is expected to be sworn into office at the next council meeting scheduled for January 9.

    In announcing his withdrawal from the ballot, Blair said on August 18, “I was one of nine candidates on the ballot for four City Council seats. When I was first asked to consider running, I made it clear to all that, while I want to serve, and believe that I would do a good job, the main outcome of the election must be removing the existing majority on Council. To help achieve that, if necessary, I would withdraw my own candidacy so that the full support of those in Loveland who share my goal could be focused, laser-like, on four candidates for four seats. With the recall election no longer a possible ballot question, the mathematics of the race have changed. It is in celebration of that victory, and in keeping with my commitment, that I have withdrawn my name for the ballot for November, and strongly urge any and all who share my views of the future of our city to support now and cast your votes when the time comes for Rob Weisgerber, Ted Phelps, Neal Oury, and Tim Butler.”

    Blair is employed at U.S. Bank where he is an investment advisor and broker. He is a 12-year resident of Loveland and dad to a senior at Loveland High School. He has been a member of the Amazing Charity Race Committee since its inception and as a 7-year coach of SAY Soccer.

    In announcing his candidacy Blair said he would advocate for transparency and resident engagement. At the top of his list for reform is the makeup of the Community Improvement Corporation. Blair added, “I am a strong supporter of accountability of elected officials to the people they serve. I believe in process, good stewardship of resources, an expectation of inclusion, and sensible growth. Loveland should stand for all of the residents, not the few who lead it. Development of a future master plan must be approached with an emphasis on community representation, not strategic power plays that benefit only a few.”

    Bailey added, “I appreciate and thank all of those candidates who applied. This was a very tough decision, but I think Kent will be a great addition to the new council, and I am excited to work with him.”

  • Fitzgerald files appeal on recall decision

    Fitzgerald files appeal on recall decision

    Loveland Magazine will broadcast live (Facebook) Friday morning from the Hamilton County Board of Elections at 8:30 AM as Loveland Mayor Mark Fitzgerald challenges and appeals the decision of the validity of petitions submitted for his recall from office.

    Loveland, Ohio – After the Hamilton County Board of Elections on Tuesday gave Loveland Mayor Mark Fitzgerald five days to resign or face a recall vote this November he filed an appeal of the Board’s decision. The appeal hearing will be this Friday at 8:30 AM at 4700 Smith Road in Norwood.

    On August 5, the Loveland Community Heartbeat Political Action Committee (LCHPAC) returned to again submit petitions to place the recall of Loveland Mayor Mark Fitzgerald on the November ballot. Fitzgerald has two years remaining on his four-year term and the group wants Neal Oury to run head-to-head with the Mayor so Oury can serve the remaining two years.

    Slightly more than 1,800 signatures were gathered in a week on a revised petition after their first signature drive proved unsuccessful because of insufficient language on the petition. Previously, more 2,054 signatures were gathered and submitted on July 22.

    In a statement to the Loveland Community Heartbeat PAC Tuesday, Sherry Poland, the Director of the Hamilton County Board of Elections said, “On August 4, 2017, the Hamilton County Board of Elections received a petition for the recall election of Mark J. Fitzgerald and an election of a successor. We have completed the review of the petitions and determined the petitions to be sufficient.”

    Poland said that if Fitzgerald does not resign within five days, an election will be held at the next general election on November 7. She also informed the community group that attorney Doug Holthus, on behalf of Mark J. Fitzgerald, has requested a protest hearing on the validity of the petitions and that the board has scheduled a Special Meeting on Friday, August 11th at 8:30 AM to hold a hearing.

    Halie Rebeccaschild, Secretary, and spokesperson for LCHPAC said on Tuesday, “Obviously, the first part of this correspondence contained excellent news, and the second part contained expected news, that Mark Fitzgerald challenges the merit of this recall petition.” She also said that although 1800 signatures were obtained within one week, Fitzgerald challenged it on two frivolous points that disregard the signers of the petition.

    Fitzgerald through his attorney Holthus claims the title of the petition “Petition for Recall” should say “Petition of Recall and Replacement.” He also claims in the appeal that circulator Rebeccaschiid does not accurately identify her residence in the Circulator Statement on the Petition, and the signatures contained in documents verified by her should be invalidated.

    Rebeccaschiid counters that her permanent address used for circulation is, “Indeed, correct and neither challenge appears to have ground, legal or otherwise.”

    Fitzgerald’s attorney told the Board, that Rebeccaschild has, during at least one open meeting of the Loveland City Council, indicated that she does not live at the address on the petitions she circulated and that her residence and point of contact is, instead, located on Lyons Avenue.

    William Durnette, the attorney for the recall committee members said in a letter to the Board that in state or local law there is no requirement for headings on petitions. He also said that the permanent residence address Rebeccaschild provided on the petitions she circulated is, as the Board can confirm, the same address that is with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles for both her automobile title and driver’s license, and with the Board of Elections.

    Loveland Magazine asked Fitzgerald Tuesday night if he had any response to the decision the Election Director made and if he would resign if he receives an unfavorable decision on his appeal. He declined to comment.

    According to Loveland’s Solicitor, Joe Braun, Fitzgerald must resign or face the recall election and he must do so on Saturday, August 12 if he receives an unfavorable decision on Friday. Braun also said that if Fitzgerald decides to face the recall election and he wins, City taxpayers will have to pay 50% of Fitzgerald’s campaign expenses. If he loses, taxpayers will be off the hook.

    Neal Oury has told Loveland Magazine that he has enough signatures on a petition to go head-to-head with Fitzgerald in a recall election and he will file the petition depending on Fitzgerald’s decision on Saturday. Oury has already filed petitions for one of the open Council seats this November and will withdraw it if Fitzgerald does not resign.

    Also read all of Loveland Magazine’s reporting on the recall and other area election news HERE.