Ohio's Bios- Insights from State Rep. David Thomas

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E:8 Alex Iarocci, Executive Director of the Ashtabula County Land Bank May 01, 2023

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Alex Iarocci is the Executive Director of the Ashtabula County Landbank, a quasi government non-profit organization housed in the Ashtabula County Treasurer's Office focused on revitalizing abandoned and dilapidated properties. We discuss the economic impacts a Landbank can have on a community, the challenges to being largely grant funded, and future goals of development through a Landbank. Learn more here: www.ashtabulacountylandbank.com/
The Ashtabula County Landbank is celebrating its 10th year in existence with a party on Tuesday, May 22nd at 4:30pm at the Ashtabula County Courthouse. All are welcome to learn about the impact the Landbank has had.

E:7 So my taxes are how much? The Auditor's Role in Property Taxes and Values Mar 31, 2023

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In this Episode, Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas breaks down the role of County Auditors in property values and taxes for Ohio's residents. Learn the process for valuing properties, how tax rates are determined, and the basis of your tax bill originates.

E:6 Deb Friedstrom, Plymouth Township Trustee- Fire and Road Departments, Life of a Trustee, Grassroots Leadershp Mar 14, 2023

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Deb Friedstrom is the Township Trustee for Plymouth Township in Ashtabula County and serves as the Township Association President. We discuss her 14 years as a Township Trustee with lessons of cooperation and communication in addition to struggles of a small township with large expenses.

E:5 The Duty of Weights & Measures- Local Government Role in Consumer Protection Feb 28, 2023

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Episode 5:
March 1st-7th is National Weights & Measures Week. The Auditor's Office is Ohio is responsible for certifying the weight of commercial scales and devices ranging from gas pumps to deli scales, highway truck scales to propane trucks, and everything in-between. Listen in as County Auditor David Thomas describes the role of County Auditor in Weights & Measures and why this Consumer Protection duty is so important to you, the taxpayer!

E:4 Geneva City Council President Mario Butera- Paving, Public Relations, and Money Priorities Feb 14, 2023

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Episode 4:
Mario Butera is the Geneva City Council President and serves as a music teacher in the community as well. In this episode, we discuss the competing financial interests of a small town, the role a council takes in the governing process, and some interesting fun facts about Geneva, Ohio.

E:3 The Bio of an Ohio Auditor's Office- Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties Jan 31, 2023

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In the 3rd episode of Ohio's Bios, you get an introduction into the many jobs an Ohio Auditor's Office performs to serve other governments and tax payers. Chief Assessor, Fiscal Officer, Sealer of Weights & Measures, Licensor, and Head of IT are just some of the titles given to Ohio's County Auditors. Learn how the Auditor's Office is at the center of County Government.

E:2 Geneva on the Lake Village Administrator Jeremy Shaffer- Tourism, Lake Erie Erosion, Leadership Jan 15, 2023

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Jeremy Shaffer is the Village Administrator for Geneva on the Lake, Ohio. In this episode he discusses the qualities needed in good local government leaders, challenges specific to Geneva on the Lake such as lake front erosion and the seasonality of their village tourism, and his background in the military and local government.

E:1 Podcast Launch for Ohio's Bios- Insights from Ohio Local Governments Dec 28, 2022

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Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas launches his podcast, Ohio's Bios- Insights from Ohio's Local Governments. This podcast will help shed light on the people behind local government as we learn about the services they provide, challenges and opportunities they face, and why they have a passion in working for you.

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