We start off with quick county news on the M/I Homes referendum fight headed to the Ohio Supreme Court, then we talk with West Clermont School Board candidate Rich Glisson to discuss school funding, pensions, and how to rebuild trust with voters.

You’ll hear:

-A brief primer on Ohio’s five public pension systems and how “pickup” arrangements work, especially STRS “pickup on the pickup.”

-Why Rich favors an earned income tax approach (and how it could track growth) alongside sunsetting certain property taxes.

-A candid look at entry-level teacher pay, a top-heavy admin structure, and ideas to move dollars closer to classrooms.

-Concerns about legal spend vs. peer districts and the value of public, on-record questioning by the board.

-Coordination gaps among township, county, and schools on growth, TIFs, and capacity and how to fix them with real communication.

We finish with a quick events rundown for Oct. 10–18 across Clermont County.

Correction noted in-episode: When discussing tax options, Rich clarifies an earned income tax applies to residents who live in the district, not everyone who works there.

Bills mentioned: HB 473 (pickup prohibition), HB 280/SB 239 (OP&F employer rate), HB 73 (OPERS DROP for law enforcement), HB 413 (state/local spend database), HB 96 (FY26–27 budget; STRS governance), SB 69 (retirement reform intent).

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