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Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith is trying to explain why it took him so long to audit the dog cigarette license fees. Apparently long term county employee, Jodi Lynn Hockett, is sitting in the Montgomery County Jail awaiting her arraignment for a missing sum in excess of $200K (now reported at $180K). Arrested on Friday, […]

In this heartfelt and unflinching Thanksgiving reflection, David Esrati challenges the systemic failures of America’s healthcare, housing, and social support systems. Drawing from personal experiences—taking in a homeless friend who rejected stability due to untreated mental health struggles and supporting a registered nurse who battled depression—he highlights the cracks that leave too many to fend for themselves.

Esrati critiques government priorities that pour billions into military jets while ignoring the foundational national security of feeding children and housing people. He questions why Dayton lags behind cities like Indianapolis, which have implemented humane solutions like Safe Park Indy, offering safe spaces for those living in vehicles.

The post is a call to action, urging leaders and citizens alike to prioritize welfare over warfare and healthcare over wealthcare. Esrati’s message is clear: only when we address root causes, like the lack of universal healthcare and the criminalization of poverty, can we give thanks and truly mean it.

“Dayton School Board Ignores Calls for Anti-Harassment Policy Amid Allegations”

For two years, Dayton School Board Member Jocelyn Rhynard has urged the board to implement a sexual harassment policy to protect members from inappropriate behavior by colleagues. Despite her efforts, the board and local media have ignored her calls. Rhynard’s testimony details disturbing incidents involving Board President Will Smith at a national conference, raising serious concerns about leadership ethics. With no policy in place and no mechanism to remove board members for misconduct, the lack of accountability leaves Dayton schools vulnerable to poor governance. Is this the leadership our schools deserve?

“Reimagining Dayton: A Call for Efficiency and Accountability”
Dayton, Ohio faces mounting challenges from government inefficiency to unchecked demolition practices that erode neighborhoods and waste taxpayer dollars. This post explores the city’s failure to address systemic issues like slumlords, neglected properties, and resource mismanagement while funding developers and unsustainable projects. A bold solution includes creating a Dayton Department of Efficiency to tackle demolition in-house, hold property owners accountable, and foster real growth. It’s time to elect leaders with a vision for Dayton’s future—prioritizing sustainable policies and genuine community progress over corruption and stagnation.

Denial is not a good political strategy. The professed “party of the people” got their butts handed to them in the 2024 election. If you wonder why I put 2024 in the last sentence, it’s because a long time from now, as the party still flounders, they may need to remember which epic loss I’m […]