This is the budget report presented by Preble County Auditor Lavon Wright to the Preble County Commission today. I would like to thank Lavon once again for her commitment to transparency in government. 

I would like to draw your attention to the Budget report posted last year on April 29, 2015. The General Fund Balance presented that day showed $4,022,564.07 at the end of March 2015. For comparison at the end of March 2016, the General Fund Balance was put at $4,652,086.11. This year’s balance at roughly the same time is $629,522.04 higher.  This is worth noting because you the taxpayer were sold on the need for an increased tax levy last fall for Children’s Services. The voters passed that levy for the children based on a claimed need but this $629,522.04 increased balance calls that into question.  Everyone should be happy that the general fund is healthy and in record territory. What needs to be remembered is that the General Fund is mostly made up of taxes and fees you have already paid. Consider that the next time the county wants to increase a tax.

Also take note of the yellow box down in the left corner of page 2. This is the revenue and expense report for the Economic Development department. On August 24, 2009 when the one mill tax on real estate transfers was levied for this effort the county was to make a $100,000 in-kind contribution each year to help finance it. This was to break down to $88,000 per year in financial aid and $12,000 in office space provided in the annex across from the court house.  I received a question last time on why the expenses for 2013 – 2014 – 2015 clearly show more than that was spent. It has to do with the Port Authority and this was covered back on August 2, 2013 and August 14, 2013.  I share the concern of others that if the county is losing money/sales taxes because a company runs their construction through the Port Authority so the funds can be funneled back to the Preble County Development Partnership (PCDP) then you the taxpayer could actually be paying more than the $88,000 in financial aid. When this effort started back in 2010 the county commitment to financing was for a five year period at the end of which it was hoped the PCDP would be self financing. The agreement was renewed for three more years August 10, 2015 with no review. Commissioner Robertson did raise questions and a review should have been done. 

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Observations from the County Commission race…..
 

Winner:  

Commissioner Denise Robertson who just turned the Preble County Liberty Group into a successful populist revolt against the Preble County Republican Party Central Committee that arrogantly endorsed her opponent.  Think about it for a minute; The once powerful Republican Central Committee & FOP endorsements are now about worthless and both groups might want to consider why that is.  The Preble County Liberty Group’s next meeting is 7:00 p.m. April 18 at the Preble County Engineer’s building and the public is always welcome.

Winner:

The people of Preble County who stood up and rejected the group think of the Republican establishment. The re-election of Robertson speaks to the need of an independent minded Commissioner that searches out the real facts on issues.

Winner: 

The Preble County Liberty Group.  The Liberty Group is now the only political opposition group in Preble County.

Winner:

William Yorke who hounded Rodney Creech so much on Facebook that Rodney unfriended him.

Losers:

The Preble County Republican Central Committee and their endorsement.  

FOP endorsement.

The Preble County Democratic Party which had as many candidates on the ballot as Hueston Woods has Unicorns (maybe fewer).  Is there a Democratic Party in Preble County?

Biggest Loser:

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Rodney Creech the junior Commissioner who spent a record amount of money to get elected commissioner in 2014 and then proceeded to pretty much lead the attempt to replace a popular commissioner.  Leadership is not bought with money and if this election showed anything it proved that.  The people as shown by their votes are on to Rodney and if he turns around and takes a look there are far more people behind her. Two years ago a lot of people had high hopes for him, two more years provide time to turn it around but they go by fast.

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March 15, 2016

County Commissioner 1-3-17

          (Vote for not more than )  1

           Denise R. Robertson .  .  .  .  .  .  .     4,954   54.63

           J. Stephen Simmons  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     4,115   45.37

                   Total .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     9,069

 

May 6, 2014

County Commissioner 1/1/15

          Vote for not more than  1

           Rodney Creech .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     3,202   53.85

           David W. Wesler  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     2,744   46.15

                   Total .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     5,946