by David Esrati | May 29, 2019 | Issues
Our jail is dangerous. No one should risk death for a minor crime. Your tax dollars shouldn’t be used to help put Dayton owned businesses out of business. Rich folks shouldn’t have private police forces to protect their stuff- while not paying for police to protect...
by David Esrati | Jan 24, 2013 | Issues
The problem with regionalism in our region, is with a few exceptions, no local jurisdiction is setting the world on fire. I consider Kettering as the leader in providing a balanced set of amenities and services with strong schools and a solid value proposition....
by David Esrati | Jan 24, 2013 | Issues
The Priority Board system is almost defunct. Thanks to it being based on political precincts as well as lines drawn on a map when Dayton had an extra 100,000 people, its run its course. It’s time to focus on building neighborhood associations and creating direct...
by David Esrati | Jan 24, 2013 | Issues
This has already happened. The city and RTA bought the system I was championing. They haven’t implemented it correctly, or expanded it fast enough, but it’s a start. It won’t be long till we’re dealing with dockless electric scooters and...
by David Esrati | Jan 24, 2013 | Issues
Instead of begging Google to give us Gigabit internet (it went to Kansas City) I will work to take our existing dark fiber optic system and give Dayton a competitive advantage for tech startups by bringing the Internet, at blazing speeds, to the public at a reasonable...
by David Esrati | Jan 24, 2013 | Issues
Gary Leitzell beat an incumbent with $17K to her $120K. You wouldn’t spend $450K on a job that pays $48K a year? Well you would if you were Nan Whaley. We have to find better ways to inform voters and discuss our issues. In the past I limited my campaign to $10k...