Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
Thanksgiving is coming a bit early for John and Francie Pepper this year. But this dinner will be about thanking them.
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Commissioner David Pepper agreed the promise should be kept "even in a tough time," he said. "That was the will of the voters." The three-member commission voted unanimously to leave the credit in place.During the 1996 campaign for the 0.5 percent sales tax increase, voters were promised 30 percent of the proceeds, or about $20 million a year, would be given back to property owners. It...
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
... budget. No new recommendations have been added to cut that extra $2.3 million. But commissioners David Pepper and Pat DeWine agreed that the additional reduction must be accounted for in the final budget.Pepper said the Hazmat team made a compelling case: "There are no easy choices left. But we'll do everything we can to minimize the impact on public safety."DeWine was also...
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 23/11/2008
... there."This is more fundamental than what's legal. It really is what's right," said Commissioner David Pepper."It goes to the heart of what a democratic system is. When I hear this come up again and again it's frustrating. Yes we could vote on this and take it away, but there is no legitimate right to do that."The issue comes up in casual conversations and back-room discussions.It...
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008
... The rest would be appointed.Rhodes also doesn’t believe a change would save money.Commissioner David Pepper said he supports looking into a change, although he would proceed with caution. “Big picture, it could help us be more efficient,” Pepper said. He stressed that the main priority now should be the current budget.Commissioner-elect Greg Hartmann was less enthusiastic.“I...
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
... revenue that directly helps the financially strapped county government's bottom line.Commissioner David Pepper said the tourism upswing shows strategic investments in growth can make a big difference, even in a difficult economy. Commissioners will continue to invest in economic development in a long-term effort to turn around the county's bleak financial picture.
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
... and citizens who rely on the county for services. It’s a horrible situation.”Commissioner David Pepper said “tough times … doesn’t even begin to describe” the county’s budget morass for 2009.With consumers carefully watching their dollars amid grim national economic conditions, sales taxes, the county’s largest source of funds – about $65 million – are down 1.5 percent this year,...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
During his time in Afghanistan, Rev Latimer gave spiritual assistance to Ranger David Pepper, from the Waterside area of Derry, after he was injured in a roadside bombing.
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 21/10/2008
... in what goes on. Had there not been an error, this never would have become public."Commissioners David Pepper and Todd Portune, both Democrats, noted that the money wasn't spent on abortions; county and state policies prohibit public money from funding abortions. Both commissioners also agreed to consider a long-term restructuring.The county's Children and Family First Council receives...
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 20/10/2008
... that the money had not been otherwise spent. Democratic Commissioners Todd Portune and David Pepper voted in favor of the measure. Republican Commissioner Pat DeWine voted no.DeWine said a significant portion of the community would not approve of public funding for Planned Parenthood. He suggested a reorganization of the Family and Children First Council so that commissioners could...
