Middletown appoints Becker city manager amid mixed reviews
Becker, serving as city manager since 1988, faces scrutiny as council names him to a long term post. Supporters tout his inside knowledge and responsiveness, while critics urge careful oversight and broader citywide performance assessments during his first year.
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Klosterman
Vivian Washington III
Middletown
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Washington
Becker
Guy Stone
Stone
Public Works
Earl Smith
Smith
Department
Three vie for top spot as police chief candidates
Schwarber Bruck and Hoffman, longtime contenders, face civil service testing to determine the new police chief. Becker remains involved upstairs, praising the department while acknowledging change. All three emphasize competition and readiness to lead as Monroe’s police force navigates a financial crisis and succession.
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Hoffman
Becker
Bruck
Maj
Russ Hess
Earl Smith
Sor
Cincinnati
Force
Monroe
Hamilton
New York State
Miamisburg
Middletown
Ohio casinos face political hurdles in expansion
Governor Taft and three GOP rivals oppose expansion. Petro calls casino bets a sucker's bet but notes a constitutional amendment could speed results. Local control, Indian gaming issues, and potential site meetings loom as key lawmakers seek a consensus before a ballot measure.
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General Assembly
Bob Taft
Petro
Melanie Elsey
Ohio Roundtable
Strongsville
Father
Bill Seitz
Cincinnati
Jon Husted
Rkettering
Husted
House Republican Caucus
Amy's Law spurs push after violent attacks and quotes
Amy Rezos described the attacks by Christopher Rezos and urged quick passage of Amy's Law to protect others. The bill would require domestic violence suspects to appear before a judge and add a risk assessment checklist for bonds, amid GOP and judge group concerns about costs and consistency.
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Kevin Jones
Christopher Rezos
West Chester Township
Jones
Butler County Area III
Amy Rezos
Senate Committee
Fendant
Raussen
Cates
Association of Municipal County Judges of Ohio Inc
Butler County Area III Court
Association
Sarah Morrison
Morrison
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