Beste David Thomas podcaster (2024)

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S2:E2 Lame Duck will always be with us 14:22

6d ago14:22

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In Episode 2 of our returned podcast I discuss what I have been doing in Columbus since the November 2024 election, the Speaker election, why Lame Duck will always be with us and some of the outcomes from this most recent session, along with the Ashtabula County Auditor's Office transition and what lies ahead to January 6, 2025 and the start of the…

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The Podcast is back! With a new focus and role. 5:26

11d ago5:26

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Join Ashtabula County Auditor and incoming State Representative for Ohio's 65th District David Thomas as he welcomes listeners back to the Ohio's Bios Podcast while cooking up a little lunch. The podcast will be coming back regularly to update you on the insights he is gaining from Columbus, behind the scenes views on the important happenings of to…

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E:14 Brian Walsh and the Plan to Make the Washington DC Air Travel Market More Competitive 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

18:36

Brian Walsh is a former Washington DC Hill Staffer and current spokesman for the Capital Access Alliance (CAA). We spoke about the group's goal for the FAA Reauthorization Bill to make air travel more affordable and accessible to and from Washington D.C. Since the late 1960s, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has been the only airport…

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E:13 Veterans Service Commission- Ben Schwartfigure Director for Ashtabula County 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

26:58

In this episode I speak with Ben Schwartfigure, the Ashtabula County Veterans Service Commission Director, about the services provided to our community's veterans. From health benefits to housing assistance and work with federal and state agencies, the VSC assists veterans everyday. Many are unaware of the programs VSCs across Ohio provide and the …

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E:12 US Mexican Border Visit- Immigration, Border Security, and a Growing Crisis 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

This episode is different from others run in Ohio's Bios. For Episode 12 I share about a unique opportunity I had to visit the US Mexican Border in McAllen, Texas to view firsthand the Border Crisis at the southern border, learn how it impacts the entire United States, and determine policies ideas for helping to secure the border. I took this trip …

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E11: Doug Starkey, Ashtabula County Environmental Services Director 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

28:29

Doug Starkey has served as Director of the Ashtabula County Environmental Services for 3 years in addition to his wealth of local government experiences as Fire Chief and City Manager in the City of Geneva. We discuss his perspective of the challenges local governments and residents face and what he has learned in his decades of leadership for Asht…

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E10: The Bio of a Landsale 11:31

1+ y ago11:31

11:31

Ohio's Auditors are responsible for vacant and forfeited land auctions. Many residents are unaware of the process of foreclosure and how land becomes available for use after it has been forfeited to the state.Av Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas

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E9: Asheesh Agarwal, Advisor to the American Edge Project and Former Federal Trade Commission & Department of Justice Staff Member 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

31:14

Asheesh Agarwal is a former assistant director for the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), staff member at the Department of Justice, and is currently an advisor to the American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen organizations dedicated to advancing and protecting American innovation and technology. https://a…

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E:8 Alex Iarocci, Executive Director of the Ashtabula County Land Bank 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

30:48

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 futu…

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E:7 So my taxes are how much? The Auditor's Role in Property Taxes and Values 23:46

1+ y ago23:46

23:46

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.Av Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas

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E:6 Deb Friedstrom, Plymouth Township Trustee- Fire and Road Departments, Life of a Trustee, Grassroots Leadershp 34:17

2y ago34:17

34:17

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.Av Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas

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E:5 The Duty of Weights & Measures- Local Government Role in Consumer Protection 13:12

2y ago13:12

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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 i…

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E:4 Geneva City Council President Mario Butera- Paving, Public Relations, and Money Priorities 33:13

2y ago33:13

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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.Av Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas

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E:3 The Bio of an Ohio Auditor's Office- Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

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…

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E:2 Geneva on the Lake Village Administrator Jeremy Shaffer- Tourism, Lake Erie Erosion, Leadership 28:23

2y ago28:23

28:23

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.…

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E:1 Podcast Launch for Ohio's Bios- Insights from Ohio Local Governments 4:21

2y ago4:21

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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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Giving back 1:54

5+ y ago1:54

1:54

It’s about paying it forward, and giving back, and some of my experiences in paying it forward.

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S2:E2 Lame Duck will always be with us 14:22

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The Podcast is back! With a new focus and role. 5:26

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E:14 Brian Walsh and the Plan to Make the Washington DC Air Travel Market More Competitive 18:36

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E:13 Veterans Service Commission- Ben Schwartfigure Director for Ashtabula County 26:58

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E:12 US Mexican Border Visit- Immigration, Border Security, and a Growing Crisis 28:03

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E11: Doug Starkey, Ashtabula County Environmental Services Director 28:29

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E10: The Bio of a Landsale 11:31

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E9: Asheesh Agarwal, Advisor to the American Edge Project and Former Federal Trade Commission & Department of Justice Staff Member 31:14

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E:8 Alex Iarocci, Executive Director of the Ashtabula County Land Bank 30:48

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E:7 So my taxes are how much? The Auditor's Role in Property Taxes and Values 23:46

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E:6 Deb Friedstrom, Plymouth Township Trustee- Fire and Road Departments, Life of a Trustee, Grassroots Leadershp 34:17

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E:5 The Duty of Weights & Measures- Local Government Role in Consumer Protection 13:12

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E:4 Geneva City Council President Mario Butera- Paving, Public Relations, and Money Priorities 33:13

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E:3 The Bio of an Ohio Auditor's Office- Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties 26:40

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E:2 Geneva on the Lake Village Administrator Jeremy Shaffer- Tourism, Lake Erie Erosion, Leadership 28:23

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E:1 Podcast Launch for Ohio's Bios- Insights from Ohio Local Governments 4:21

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Giving back 1:54

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