2017 Timeline
Year in Review by Topic: 2017 Timeline
It’s been a tough political year for Loveland, Ohio; yet, residents have stood up to overcome corruption. And we have persevered. On request, here is a 2016 – 2017 timeline of the political challenges Loveland residents faced in 2017. Note: This timeline does not include every available media story; however, it’s a great place to start getting informed. Loveland Community Heartbeat encourages residents to come to City Council meetings and to get engaged. If you can’t, we hope this will help get you up to speed.
Pre 2017 (Loveland v. Chamber of Commerce)
CeeCee Collins talking about the Chamber
“On the sly” – How City Hall pirated Christmas in Loveland
Loveland Chamber expanding into Miami and Symmes townships and changing name
Chamber asks for Loveland Council to return their two signature events
Gross urges "No" on returning events to Chamber
January – March (Outrageous Fee Ordinance)
Residents and event organizers fought Pam Gross and the majority on an outrageous fee ordinance that would have pushed out special events and the Loveland Farmer’s Market. Rob Weisgerber, Ted Phelps, and Kathy Bailey worked with residents to remove prohibitive fees from the final ordinance. Click to review the gallery timeline.
![[Exclusive Video] Farmers’ Friends are foes of new fees](http://lovelandheartbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-22-at-10.31.29-AM.png)
[Exclusive Video] Farmers’ Friends are foes of new fees
Ralph Dunnigan asking City Hall to re-consider public event policy and fees
Traci Talbott urges lower fees for Farmers' Market
Kay Bolin asking City Hall to re-consider public event policy and fees
Dick Dyson speaking about Loveland's Event policy and fees
Kelsey Storage asking City Hall to re-consider public event policy and fees
Emily Hicks asking City Hall to re-consider public event policy and fees
Tim O'Grady asking City Hall to re-consider public event policy and fees
Weisgerber and Bailey want to re-consider fee ordinance
Weisgerber and Fitzgerald spar over event fees
Loveland residents oppose City fees and public event policy
Mark Fitzgerald addresses public event policy and fees
"Amazing Charity Race gives City Hall ultimatum and February 28th deadline"
Doug Portman Chair of Amazing Charity Race - gives City Hall deadline
Kent Blair asking City Hall to re-consider public event policy and fees
Councilmember Pam Gross: Community needs to address these questions
Pam Gross makes her case for Farmers' Market Fees
April (Background Checks on Farmers and Artisans)
Residents watched our city pass background checks on our farmers and artisans.
Click to review the gallery timeline.
![[Exclusive Video] Farmers’ fee fight ends with bitter bite](http://lovelandheartbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/DMiller_KathyBaileyfarmersfee.jpg)
[Exclusive Video] Farmers’ fee fight ends with bitter bite
Kathy Bailey urges Council to pass the "Compromise" vendor ordinance
Angie Settell introduces amended vendor ordinance
Steven Zamagias' take on background checks for farmers and vendors
Vote on Transient Business Ordinance
A somber, soft spoken Deirdre Dyson asks City Hall: “Whatever did you do that for?”
May – July (Transparency and Blatant Corruption)
Residents uncovered transparency problems, an illegal contract, and an appointment to our Community Improvement Corporation in violation of regulations. Click to review the gallery timeline.
Loveland Council and Community Improvement Corporation sued over violation of open meeting laws
Who’s Rob Stansel? The guy awarded an illegal contract in Loveland, OH
Let’s Connect Some Dots: A follow up to Todd Osborne’s statement to council on 6/13/17
Sherry Hamlin says agenda change equals illegal backdoor discussions
May – June, 2017 (The Struggle to Ensure Resident Engagement on City Hall)
Residents fought to ensure we have input on demolition of the existing and construction of a new City Hall building. Click to review the gallery timeline.
Live above City Hall? Yes, in Loveland (eventually)
Elizabeth Blust to Mayor Fitzgerald: I don’t give you permission to bulldoze City Hall
Steven Smith talks about City Hall renovation
![Mary Ann Lynn [on historic preservation]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/5vy5LpeG7RQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Mary Ann Lynn [on historic preservation]
Pam Gross says Mary Ann Lynn was not accurate
Steven Smith urges "More" public participation on City Hall repurposing
Mike Meldon wants Loveland's environment protected
Tom Morris asks Council to slow the demolition of City Hall
Mary Ann Lynn on Councilwoman Gross' stance on City Hall demolition
Elizabeth Blust addresses ethical concerns and doesn't give her consent to bulldoze City Hall
Jenny Lindgren has questions about new City Hall
Russ Dolezal told Council, "Woman take it slow. "
Jay Stewart presents City Hall Project to City Council
March – July (Abuse of Power)
Residents endured intimidation, insults, and abuse of power by Mark Fitzgerald, while his majority Angie Settell, Pam Gross, and Steve Zamagias said and did nothing to stop him. Click to review the gallery timeline.
![[Exclusive Video] “We will rise!” – Shouting matches erupt at council meeting](http://lovelandheartbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-22-at-12.04.58-PM.png)
[Exclusive Video] “We will rise!” – Shouting matches erupt at council meeting
Halie Rebbecaschild "Rises" with Ellen
Neil Oury "Rises" with Ellen
![[VIDEO] Mayor announces Zero Tolerance Policy: No whispering or passing papers during meetings](http://lovelandheartbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-22-at-12.00.27-PM.png)
[VIDEO] Mayor announces Zero Tolerance Policy: No whispering or passing papers during meetings
Mayor announces Zero Tolerance Policy: No whispering or passing papers during meetings
Police Escort Resident Out for Clapping
Fitzgerald's on again and off again enforcement of his rules
![[EDITORIAL] Council and City staff must curb Mayor Fitzgerald’s reign of error](http://lovelandheartbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-22-at-12.13.40-PM.png)
[EDITORIAL] Council and City staff must curb Mayor Fitzgerald’s reign of error
Mayor’s Kumbaya Moment pivots to Bye Y’all as Council meeting abruptly ends
Mark Fitzgerald Voter Intimidation Cruiser Cam
Loveland Resident Confronts Bully Mark Fitzgerald
April – August (The Recall of Mark Fitzgerald)
Residents petitioned for the recall of our mayor, TWICE, which resulted in his resignation from elected office. Click to review the gallery timeline.
Here’s what Vice-Mayor Settle didn’t want you to know
What Vice-Mayor Angie Settell didn’t want you to know [Part2]
![[Exclusive Video] Oury will run to replace Fitzgerald in recall election](http://lovelandheartbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-22-at-12.34.11-PM.png)
[Exclusive Video] Oury will run to replace Fitzgerald in recall election
Reasons for Recall Election of Mark Fitzgerald
Loveland: One Town Away from a Fitzgerald Train Wreck
![[Video] Fitzgerald Re-Call Petitions delivered to Elections Board](http://lovelandheartbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-22-at-12.37.59-PM.png)
[Video] Fitzgerald Re-Call Petitions delivered to Elections Board
Election Board rejects Recall petitions
Recall of Mayor Mark Fitzgerald is “On” again
Interview with Halie Rebeccaschild after turning in Fitzgerald recall petitions for 2nd time.
[BREAKING] Board of Elections gives Loveland Mayor 5 days to resign or face recall
August Onward
And now, residents must remove those who propped up the reign of Mark Fitzgerald, by replacing his remaining majority (Angie Settell, Pam Gross, and Steve Zamagias) with candidates who will work FOR US, Loveland. Two of Mark Fitzgerald’s remaining majority are up for re-election, Pam Gross and Steve Zamagias, and we need them off of City Council to ensure these problems are behind us, Loveland.
One Comment on “2017 Timeline”
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
How did we get here, Loveland?