&nbsp;<strong>Episode 54 — Rep. Adam Bird — Ohio State Representative District 63 </strong><br /><br />In this episode, we look at some local headlines, then sit down with State Rep. Adam Bird to talk development pressure, annexation battles, property taxes, and what “fair” school funding even means in Ohio.<br /><br /><br />Interview — Rep. Adam Bird (Ohio House, District 63)&nbsp;<br /><ul><li>What a state representative actually does and how Ohio’s process differs from DC</li><li>Clermont’s “character” and the tension between growth and keeping an Appalachian and agricultural feel</li><li>HB 113 and why “Type 2” annexations keep blowing up locally</li><li>The airport-area development fights in Batavia and why the county wants a bigger say</li><li>Property taxes, why people are furious, and what happens if Ohio ever tries to eliminate them entirely</li><li>School funding, EdChoice, and why comparing outcomes is harder than most people think</li></ul>Want to reach Rep. Bird? <strong>[email protected]<br /></strong><br /><br /><strong>In the News&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li><strong>Clermont County building permits set another record</strong> in 2025 with growth across single-family, multi-family, and commercial projects</li><li><strong>Dainty Foods is coming to Batavia Township</strong> with a major investment and job creation plans</li><li>A <strong>terrifying SR-222 crash ends in a rescue</strong> thanks to Apple Watch crash detection, dispatchers, and first responders</li><li><strong>Union Township notices:</strong> Special Improvement District annual meeting and Jungle Jim’s Eastgate annual meeting (March 20)</li><li><strong>Loveland secures grant funding</strong> to preserve a riverfront property for conservation and passive use</li><li><strong>New Richmond updates:</strong> Hamilton Street sidewalk project issues, Liberty Landing public meeting (March 10), and a US 52 roundabouts open house (March 24)</li><li>Cat are taking over NKU!</li></ul>&nbsp;<br /><strong>Events roundup&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li>Clermont County Genealogical Society Program — <strong>Mar 7, 1 PM</strong> (Batavia Library)</li><li>Art in the Park: Bamboo Paintbrushes — <strong>Mar 7, 11 AM–12 PM</strong> (Clingman Park, registration required, ages 12+)</li><li>King Records &amp; Herzog Studios — <strong>Mar 7, 2–3 PM</strong> (New Richmond Library)</li><li>Very Hungry Caterpillar Open House — <strong>Mar 9, 4 PM</strong> (Batavia Library)</li><li>D&amp;D at the Library (Adults) — <strong>Mar 9, 5:30 PM</strong> (Bethel Library)</li><li>Feelin’ Froggy Fiber Arts — <strong>Mar 9, 6 PM</strong> (Goshen Library)</li><li>Cincinnati in the Civil War — <strong>Mar 10, 6 PM</strong> (Felicity Library)</li><li>Radio Waves — <strong>Mar 10, 6:30 PM</strong> (Owensville Library)</li><li>Owl Prowl — <strong>Mar 11, 8–9 PM</strong> (Sycamore Park &amp; Wilson Nature Preserve)</li><li>Woodcock Walk — <strong>Mar 12, 7:30–8:30 PM</strong> (Shore Park)</li><li>Wizard of Oz (Loveland Stage Company) — <strong>Mar 13, 7:30 PM</strong></li><li>Pancakes in the Park — <strong>Mar 14, 9 AM–12 PM</strong> (Pattison Park Lodge)</li><li>Wild Pokémon Creations — <strong>Mar 14, 10 AM</strong> (Amelia Library)</li><li>Celebrate Pi Day — <strong>Mar 14, 2 PM</strong> (Miami Township Library)</li></ul>&nbsp;<br />Follow on Facebook &amp; Instagram, and signup for the Thursday newsletter.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Lets-Talk-Clermont-Podcast-61575113991187/" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/letstalkclermont/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://www.letstalkclermont.com/custompage/newsletter" target="_blank">Newsletter</a><br /><br />If the show brings you value, consider supporting us!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.letstalkclermont.com/custompage/donate" target="_blank">Donate</a> &nbsp;