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Welcome to Tom McMasters' blog about being Mayor & life in Huber Heights
Thoughts
I believe I will be able to make better decisions if more residents know what's happening in Huber Heights. When I started this site I hoped to inspire 4 or 5 residents to attend committee meetings and then write informative articles for the rest of the community to reference. That idea never developed and I ended up writing most of the articles. Now that I've been elected Mayor, I've been in a quandary on what to do with the site. The city has official methods for conveying information. I plan to use this open forum to have a conversation that allows me to learn more about the city and your views. Yes I know, people shouldn't do public math. Oh well, you're going to see it, warts and all. With luck you'll give me insight into what you're thinking, but I'm positive it will allow you to see how I think.
Tom McMasters
As important as I'd like to think this website can be, if you really want to keep up with City government regularly look at the agenda items found on the City's Meeting Information & Audio / Video page
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News
Citizens on Patrol Unit known as P.R.I.D.E.
- Posted 8:00 AM
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By Thomas McMasters
Tonight at the Council Meeting we are going to recognize Citizens that participate in the Police Departments PRIDE program. I've copied the agenda item announcement because it gives good detail on what the program is about and how you can get involved.
Agenda Item Description or Legislation Title
Huber Heights Police Division P.R.I.D.E. Recognition Presentation - Police Chief Mark Lightner and Sergeant Chuck…
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Recent Comments
Why don't you run for City Council
- Posted January 4th 2015, 3:43 PM
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By Thomas McMasters
If you do go to the Board of Elections they will tell you how many other people have come by to get petitions. Even if it looks like there are a lot of people interested don't get the wrong impression.
Many people never file and some people file incorrectly. In fact, I would bet that if 10 people get petitions only about 3 of them will actually file.
Vectren is running gas into our streets.
- Posted November 6th 2014, 12:11 PM
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By Tom_McMasters
Email me or call me with your address.
New School Board Member - With post campaign thoughts
- Posted November 6th 2014, 6:35 AM
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By Tom_McMasters
Megan Baumgartner has told us about herself in that Facebook thread -
I would be willing to run - I am a 30-something's mom with two kids in this school district. We were stationed here several years ago and chose to return here upon my husbands retirement 2 years ago. We have a vested interest in the community…I'm not related to anyone here so would have no partiality to the way things have always been done. If no one else steps up I'd be happy to try it, but id want to throw my name in the hat feeling like i had some support going into it.
Ok…I'm currently a federal employee. I hold a Master's degree in Management and a bachelor's in Human Resources. Our family belongs to First Christian Church (off of Fishburg) and we volunteer there extensively. My husband is very involved in the schools as he has implemented the Watchdog program at Rushmore. I have worked extensively with at-risk children as I ran an after school program when we were stationed near Alamogordo, NM. I saw school districts at their absolute worst there - with the economy, those who could afford to buy school supplies were asked to contribute toilet paper for the school year (no exaggeration). I don't want that to happen HERE. Have I done anything like this specifically before? No. But as a mom, taxpayer, property owner and someone who just wants the best for the city we CHOSE to live in long-term, I realize there has got to be a way to find some common ground and bridge the gap between what we have and what we need. It doesn't have to be me, but some new blood and a fresh perspective would make a big difference in what we are dealing with.
I know Megan from Church. She is a high energy, well educated professional with a great sense of family. Show you support her by liking her post.
Let us all know if you are interested and qualified or convince someone you know to put their name in the ring.
The City Levy and the School Levy - someone recently asked me what…
- Posted November 2nd 2014, 3:21 AM
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By Huber Jeff
No Tom I was not asking how you would Vote I wanted to know what you stood for as the Mayor of the city and Community of Huber Heights.
This is to benefit Carriage Trails
- Posted October 27th 2014, 12:47 AM
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By Thomas McMasters
Talking with Council Member Starline, it appears that having the City purchase the property may take it off the property tax rolls. I'm not sure how much property taxes are paid on this property but it would go from being owned by a private entity to being owned by a government entity.
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
Announcements
Web Designers, Authors, Ideas Wanted
- Posted December 1st 2012, 1:40 AM
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By Tom_McMasters
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
Information from the mayor needs to be accurate
- Posted January 3rd 2015, 12:30 PM
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By Tom_McMasters
I just got finished reading the unsigned editorial in the Jan 1st edition of the Huber Heights Courier titled "Information from the mayor needs to be accurate" found in the "Your View" section. The unidentified author says, "It is an unfortunate event that McMasters, in his elected position as Mayor of Huber Heights, distributed inaccurate information. It is his responsibility as mayor to be…
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Young Marines meet @ St Peters
- Posted December 3rd 2014, 6:58 AM
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By Tom_McMasters
Open House Jan 14th at 1745 (5:45 PM) Boot Camp starts Jan 21, 2015
Who: Any Miami Valley youth - must be accompanied by a parent/gaurdian
What: Observe regular MVYM drill activity and receive information briefing (one hour)
Where: Saint Peter Church Basement, 6161 Chambersburg Rd. Huber Heights OH
Contact info in the flier.
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Vectren is running gas into our streets.
- Posted November 6th 2014, 12:11 PM
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By David Webb
I have noticed that Vectren is going to run natural gas pipes into out street with the intent of providing gas furnace service and water heater service in the future.
DP&L put this street on restriction long ago and ony serviced electric furnaces.
What I find wrong is they are staking out our front yards in what looks like a ditch to go the length of the street about 12 feet back from the curb. Only that goes through every driveway on the…
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