Welcome to Tom McMasters' blog about local politics & life in Huber Heights

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It took awhile but I finally upgraded to the new version of this web design program.  I intend to write a little more often now this is accomplished.  Also, if you would like to collaborate on keeping the residents of Huber Heights updated on what is happening in the city, let me know and we can discuss how to make that happen.   

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Election Day Flier



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Inappropriate Executive session leads to more wasted money

I listened to the 4 August work session. At the end they went into executive session. with the stated reason of "considering options in purchasing property for public purposes". This of course is not listed as one of the Permissible Discussion Topics found in the Ohio Sunshine Laws, Open Government Resource Manual.

Turns out the discussion led to the hiring of a real-estate consultant at an outrageous…

Tags: Inappropriate Executive, session, leads, wasted, money

Keeping your water softener?  Make sure to adjust the regeneration…

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Update - I guess the city is still going broke.

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Complaint about the Mayor - the investigation

I thought I would take a minute to post links to the original complaint Mr. Otto made about the Mayor because Mr. Otto believed that Mr. Gore did not fulfill his responsibilities in regaurd to Mr. Morgan's residency issue.

Here is the link to the complaint.

Here is the link to Mrs. Bryge's investigation and recommendations. 

I am not going to add a lot of commentary in this article but will add…

Tags: Complaint, Mayor, investigation

Older news

7th December 2019, 12:41 am Another no bid contract.  
5th November 2019, 8:12 am This is why I am voting against the incumbent for Council at Large
23rd October 2019, 10:29 pm Could this illegal flyer get me to vote for Otto? 1 comment
10th October 2019, 11:12 pm Budget Discussion
25th September 2019, 1:14 am Inappropriate Executive Sessions - Could they cause us to lose our Court?
20th September 2019, 1:52 am Council thinks they are that much smarter than you
9th June 2019, 11:20 pm Should Glenn Otto be removed from Office
15th May 2019, 10:10 pm Councilman Otto investigation
13th May 2019, 12:19 am Raise Council Pay by 560%!
2nd May 2019, 12:03 am Deceitful Spin – or outright lies, whichever.
18th April 2019, 12:19 am Councilman Morgan thinks blackmail works
14th April 2019, 9:24 am Importance of Timing when creating TIF
4th April 2019, 12:47 am Council discusses blackmailing the school district out of $400,000
19th March 2019, 10:07 pm Reducing traffic congestion on Old Troy Pike
16th March 2019, 7:09 am Reducing traffic congestion on Chambersburg and Fishburg Rds
13th March 2019, 6:00 pm City Manager's complaining about my blog post
4th March 2019, 11:07 pm Rose Music Center Financial Reports:
2nd March 2019, 1:35 am Deceitful Spin - hiding a $5,000 fee increase
3rd December 2018, 10:46 pm Thoughts on Ward 2 Appointment Process
11th November 2018, 11:54 am Transparent Ward 2 Appointment Process
14th August 2018, 10:14 pm Recall discussion - City Attorney not at the top of his game
14th August 2018, 9:55 pm Keep Republic
31st May 2018, 9:29 pm North Zone Water Project
3rd February 2018, 9:16 am Robbery - the police and citizens shine
19th January 2018, 7:13 am Narcan Training at HH Library
17th January 2018, 8:36 pm A full service hospital here in Huber Heights?
6th December 2017, 6:57 am Aquatic Center Contract Comparison
26th November 2017, 7:37 pm PSE should not be given an extension on the City Attorney Contract
25th November 2017, 10:36 pm  Mr. Schommer is a $90,000 a year employee the city pays $140,000
22nd November 2017, 7:47 am THANKFUL FOR ALPACAS Open House here in Huber Heights

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Site Purpose

I've found that when people talk to our current city council they listen. I also believe council both needs that scrutiny and they don't like it. In fact, they proclaim they want public input but then their actions discourage it. I’ve been trying for a year and a half to get more people to learn about what council is doing because I know with our feedback the city will end up with better government. This website is new online and I have a great vision on where it can go! Right now you can review the beginning of the Aquatic Center or “The Heights” or you can create a profile and start adding content to this site. This is a great project and I look forward to working with you to ensure we get good government here in Huber Heights.
 
Tom




Flier

If you've come to this website because of a flier you probably want to see the City Lawyer's opinion paper first. At the very bottom of that page you can find a link to the flier for you to download it and pass it out yourself. 
 
Tom McMasters



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Web Designers, Authors, Ideas Wanted

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Tom_McMasters is in the usergroup ‘Administrators’

This website theme has great potential especially since it is open source and free but I can see I'll need help to make it work. If you believe in the vision and you can write code for a website as sophisticated as this contact me. As useful as this site seems it loads pretty slow so if you know of another open source theme that does the same things contact me.
Also, I think if there are 8 of us willing to rotate through the committee meetings and then write about the key events we can improve this city. Contact me if you are interested.

Finally, if you have pictures of City events, construction, public areas or services I'd like to show them. Send them to me and I'll incorporate them into the site. Tom McMasters


Keep Republic

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There probably are a couple more years on the City's trash contract with Republic but I do not think it is too early to compliment the job Republic is doing.

This week the garage got clean and I had a lot of items out front. This morning Republic came and took it all away. I have said it before, Karen Kaleps did a good job organizing the RFP and Jim Borland did a great job in choosing the right…

Robbery - the police and citizens shine

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The other day seven armed men robbed the AT&T store on Old Troy Pike.  Except for the original decision of the seven individuals, the actions taken and decisions made by all that got caught up in this event were outstanding.  The store owner had the foresight to have excellent video surveillance which will be invaluable.  The employees and customers were calm and made the right choices when it…

Narcan Training at HH Library

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The Huber Heights Library will be holding a Narcan training session.  7 Pm Tuesday Feb 6 2018.  Advance registration is required.  The training is free.  

Narcan is the antidote used during an Opiod oveverdose. 


Register online at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Events or call 937-463-2665

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Older blog posts

17th January 2018, 8:36 pm A full service hospital here in Huber Heights?
22nd November 2017, 7:47 am THANKFUL FOR ALPACAS Open House here in Huber Heights
7th November 2017, 12:49 am What is TIF?
15th October 2017, 3:47 pm Miami Valley Young Marines annual Birthday Ball - Recognized with National Award
19th June 2017, 3:44 am Town Center and Home
28th May 2017, 6:28 pm Memorial Day Service in Huber Heights

 

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