Task force Sets Guidelines for Residential TIF Districts
Hamilton Butler County officials approve eight guidelines from a task force formed in May to guide the creation of residential tax incremental financing districts. The guidelines urge funding for infrastructure with direct area benefit, heed health and safety, avoid boosting housing, and require school district approval and a signed agreement among county engineer and township officials.
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Hamilton
Butler County
County Commission
Commission
Charles Furman
West Chester Township
George
Ohio
West Chester
Liberty
Fairfield
Ross Townships
Alligator Spotted At Cox Arboretum Pond In Ohio
Visitors at Cox Arboretum near Miamisburg reported a about three foot alligator in a pond Monday morning. Staff trapped it after midnight and planned transfer to a Preble County animal sanctuary. Officials believe it was dumped after lingering in the pond amid park staff caution about winter conditions.
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Miamisburg
Cox Arboretum
Preble County
MetroParks
Monnie Bush
Yvonne Dunphe
Mike Enright
Five Rivers MetroParks
Arboretum
Bill Reinke
Cox News Service
Everglades
Madison zoning change drive stalls after committee formed
A Madison resident pressed for zoning change petitions but trustees formed a zoning committee, making a second petition moot. Trustee president Ben Kramer urged informing voters, while Ward favored resident newsletters and financial detail. The committee will study other townships and funding options. Ward may seek zoning administrator post if a board forms.
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Ward
Ben Kramer
Kramer
Butler County
Veterans defend director amid leave decision at veterans office
Veterans and officials dispute the leave of director Boettjer amid concerns over privacy and service quality. Dickmyer champions Boettjer's leadership while opponents cite past mistreatment and demand oversight review. County commissioners note independence of the Veterans Service Commission and consider legal limits on oversight.
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Dickmyer
Duckett
Boettjer
Butch Kelly
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hamilton
Kelly
George
Service Commission
Michael Fox
Commission
Charles Furman
Furman
Veteran Service Commission
Common Pleas Courts
David Niehaus
Veterans Services Commission
Anthony Marchetti
Ohio
Veterans Service Commission
Fox
Middletown 2nd Ward council seat candidates revealed
Eleven candidates including former AK Steel technician Bailey and retired hospital worker Derrico seek the 2nd Ward seat. Others promote civic involvement, youth programs, and regional growth while pledging budget scrutinies and local volunteering. A candidate forum at the Middletown Community Center 800 Lafayette is set for 7 p.m.
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BJ Bailey
Curtis Street
2Nd Ward
AK Steel
Armco Employees Independent Federation Inc
Bailey
Middletown
Derrico
16Th Avenue
Middfest
Big Brothers and Sisters
Greater Middletown
Citizens Against Domestic Violence Board
Farnsworth
Young Street
Armco
American Legion
United Way
Polley
Garfield Street
Middletown Regional Hospital
Hill
Big Brothers and Sisters of
Middletown Area
Butler County Republican Club
Butler County Republican Central Committee
John Paul Soppanish
Lafayette Avenue
Soppanish
Council
Watson
Alaska
Williams
Lincoln Street
Lafayette
Second Ward
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Dunphe
Kevin Kepler
Madison Man
Olden Video & Tanning
Middletown Termite & Pest Control, Inc
Jai
Dave Smith
John Martin
Matt Daniels
Williams Pest Control
Board of Realtors
Termidor
Sharon M., Walker, RD
CNSD
Sharon Walker
Holiday Inn
Dayton Mall
Prestige Plaza
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