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Clermont County 2011 Annual Citizens’ Report Now Available

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 12:49am
Clermont County 2011 Annual Citizens’ Report Now Available

 

BATAVIA, OH (FOX19)-  The Board of Clermont County Commissioners (BCC) 2011 Annual Citizens’ Report is now available on the county website at http://www.clermontcountyohio.gov/2011+annual+report.pdf. 

The 14-page report outlines many of the accomplishments of your county government and related agencies in 2011, and looks ahead to some of the exciting projects planned for 2012.   “Clermont County works hard to provide citizens with the best services possible, at the lowest possible cost,” said BCC President Bob Proud.  “Throughout this report, you will see the many exciting things happening across the county, projects planned, and challenges we face.”

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Clermont Tea Party to donate to Yellow Ribbon center

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 10:35pm
Clermont Tea Party to donate to Yellow Ribbon center

 

UNION TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - At the April 3, 2012 meeting of the Clermont Tea Party, Steering Committee members will present a $500 gift to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.

The Yellow  Ribbon Support center was founded after U.S. Army SSgt Matt Maupin went missing.  The group sent care packages to soldiers with Matt’s picture on them.  Since that time, the group has sent more than 16,000 packages to Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa.  They will send a care package to any soldier whose address they receive.

“This is a natural fit for us,” states Bob Turner, Communications Director of the Clermont Tea Party.  “We’re involved with trying to make things better because we care about our community and our country deeply.  It’s no different for the men and women in the military.  So we honor their sacrifice and want to support them in some way.  It’s the very least we could do.”  

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Clermont Commissioner encores as Safety Committee head

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 10:29pm
Clermont Commissioner encores as Safety Committee head

 

BATAVIA, OH (FOX19) - The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) has again named Board of Clermont County Commissioners President Bob Proud as chair of the Justice and Public Safety Committee.  The committee makes recommendations on a variety of criminal justice issues in Ohio.

"Given the fiscal challenges that confront counties, it is critical that we find better ways to run our court and criminal justice systems with the same or fewer dollars,” said President of CCAO Deborah Lieberman.  “Many counties spend 65 percent or more of their budget on public safety and justice programs; I welcome Bob's leadership as we look for new ways to save tax dollars."

“I have always had a strong interest in criminal justice and look forward to working on programs and initiatives that can save money, reduce recidivism, and make our communities safer,” said Commissioner Proud, who also chaired the committee in 2011.

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Clermont County offers you a position with a say in upcoming projects

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, March 12th, 2012, 11:38pm
Clermont County offers you a position with a say in upcoming projects

 

BATAVIA (FOX19) - The Board of Clermont County Commissioners is inviting interested citizens to apply for a vacant position on the Clermont County Planning Commission. 

The duties of this commission include the development, updates, application, and enforcement of the Clermont County Subdivision Regulations, county thoroughfare plan (Access Clermont), recommendations to various township zoning authorities (pertaining to changes in their local zoning regulations), and other land use planning initiatives.

The Clermont County Planning Commission generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.  Clermont Planning Commission members serve a three-year term; no members are permitted to serve more than two consecutive terms.

To fill out an application, visit the website www.bcc.ClermontCountyOhio.gov/Application.aspx or call 732-7300.

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How did Jean Schmidt lose her incumbency?

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 11:46am
How did Jean Schmidt lose her incumbency?

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) -One congressional primary that surprised many on both sides of the aisle was the defeat of incumbent Jean Schmidt by fellow republican Brad Wenstrup.

Schmidt has faced repeated challenges in her seven years in office, but always came out on top and she was the odds on favorite leading up to Tuesday's primary.

"I don't think there's anything that you can point at and say this is the reason that he won or that she lost," said Xavier University political science professor Gene Beaupre.

Beaupre says Schmidt may have thought that she didn't need to run a very vigorous race.

"I think she was confident she would hold her base in Clermont County," he said.

"Congresswoman Schmidt not winning her home county was a critical component here. She lost Clermont County which is her home county, that was a critical piece of it," said Alex Triantafilou, Hamilton County Republican party chair.

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Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus endorses Mitt Romney

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, 3:23am
Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus endorses Mitt Romney

 

NEW RICHMOND, OH (FOX19) – State Senator Tom Niehaus, (R – New Richmond) has announced he is endorsing Mitt Romney for president.

“I’m proud to have Tom’s support,” Romney said in a release. “Tom shares my values of lowering taxes, cutting spending, and reducing the size of government. If we do these things, I believe we can empower Ohio’s small businesses and rebuild the middle class. I look forward to Tom’s help in spreading this message to Buckeye State voters.”

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Secretary of State offers local hours in Milford

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 12:18am
Secretary of State offers local hours in Milford

 

MILFORD, OH (FOX19) - Secretary of State Jon Husted’s Regional Liaison Keith Corman will be holding open office hours Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Milford Branch Library. The goal of open office hours is to give local citizens an opportunity to learn more about and stay connected with the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.

In addition to making voter registration forms and election information available, regional representatives will be on hand to answer questions and distribute materials to those interested in learning more about the other functions of the office such as the business services division and  new initiatives including the Ohio Business Profile and Military Ready-to-Vote program.

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