Sam Dorf’s Vacancy Tax Advocacy: Misguided Policy That Would Harm Oakwood’s Business District
“We should collaborate with landlords to explore a vacancy tax on chronically empty storefronts” – Sam Dorf in the Oct 22, 2025, edition of the Oakwood Register Oakwood residents, as we approach the city council election, it’s crucial to scrutinize the proposals put forward by candidates like Sam Dorf. As a left-wing activist with a…
Sam Dorf Proposes Low Income Housing In Oakwood Shops??
Sam Dorf’s radical proposal would further deteriorate Oakwood’s commercial district In the past several years, Oakwood City Council candidate Sam Dorf has repeatedly expressed great interest in expanding low income and multi-unit (aka “affordable”) housing in Oakwood, in conversation with residents and on social media. For example: However well intended this idea may be, Oakwood…
A Risk Oakwood Can’t Afford: Why Sam Dorf’s Record Matters
Sam Dorf’s run for Oakwood City Council should raise concerns for Oakwood voters as his divisive and partisan approach to politics undermines the public safety of our community. Sam has publicly supported expansion of multi-unit and low-income housing in Oakwood. While that may sound compassionate, it’s not practical for our small city. I am concerned…
Sam Dorf Oakwood City Council Attack Ad Sparks Controversy Over Negative Campaigning
October 18, 2025 Controversy recently erupted on the eve of the Oakwood City Council election, when a negative ad appeared on internet streaming and television channels regarding City Council candidate Sam Dorf, which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/sdA9BnqtPro?si=RvzGn-jXe62FZuVm The ad says it was funded by the Montgomery County Republican Party, and the other two candidates…
The Levy Decision in Four Graphs
How much money should Oakwood City Schools hold in reserve? This is the levy’s central question. I’ve reviewed the data and spoken with district officials. Here’s what I’ve learned: Ten years ago, our district had no significant reserves, going from surplus to deficit between levies, and sometimes borrowing money. Any levy failure carried immediate consequences.…
The Real Meaning of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs
This is a summary of the New Discourses Bullets Podcast on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by James Lindsay. The term equity is used frequently by many organizations in politics, business, government, and our schools. The term sounds like equality in the American tradition, where equality has been traditionally defined as equal opportunity for all Americans…
Update: Activist Group Operating “Student Run” Club and Promoting Other Radical Programs in Oakwood Schools
Editor’s note: Initially published October 24, 2022, last updated September 5, 2024. Fair Use Disclaimer Introduction In 2021, a student club titled SPIDEE (Students Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity through Education) began operating at Oakwood High School, followed by Harman and Smith schools. While SPIDEE is portrayed to students and the public as a “student…
NCCJ & Oakwood School Staff Recruiting Students for NCCJ’s Radical, CRT-Fueled “Anytown” Camp
Fair Use Disclaimer Imagine enrolling your teenage daughter in an exciting and ambitious overnight camp, promoted as a camp aimed at combatting prejudice, “learning to bridge divisions that keep us apart” and “building an inclusive community”, with opportunities to engage with other youth of diverse backgrounds. You then find out that as part of the…
Critical Race Theory… in 6th Grade Oakwood?
Books about Critical Race Theory (CRT) that target children as the audience are finding their way into schools and libraries across our country. An example of this was brought the attention of the Oakwood Community for Strong Schools when “This Book is Anti-Racist,” by Tiffany Jewel, was found recently in a 6th grade classroom in…
Woke Racism
Racism has received a renewed focus in recent years with a religious fervor in certain sectors of the culture and a particular interest in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programs. This has been witnessed here in Oakwood, most especially on social media, with a particular enmity reserved for those who have questions about the specific…
Oakwood Strong Schools Opinion Piece: Jan 2023
“Hi, My name is Shaun and I’m a Girl Dad,” no laughter, “I usually kill with that line at home,” polite laughter. The punch line to my go-to dad-joke at least broke some ice. This was my opening statement at the December 2021 Oakwood School Board of Education (BOE) meeting. That meeting was the first…
Radical Activist Group Operating “Student Run” Club at OHS
Introduction Recently, a student club titled SPIDEE (Students Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity through Education) began operating at Oakwood High School. While SPIDEE is portrayed to students and the public as a “student run” club, the club, its concept, its contact person for students, its curriculum, the initial running and organization of its student meetings,…
Pronouns and Freedom of Speech
What is the pronoun policy in Oakwood Schools? Parents, teachers, and students in the community want to know! In previous years, including the 2021-2022 school year, many teachers surveyed children in our schools for their preferred pronouns (see photo above) and even asked whether children’s parents knew of the child’s preference. It is not clear…
Oakwood SEL Program – Unanswered Questions
Social Emotional Learning, or “SEL,” is a hot topic that is quickly finding its way into public schools across the country. The Ohio Board of Education adopted SEL standards for Ohio schools in 2019 and they can be found on the state website. While the standards exist, it is optional for schools to participate in…
LGBT Calendars… In Kindergarten?
Our culture is awash in activist organizations pushing inappropriate materials and curricula into our K-12 schools. In the fall of 2021, the calendar in the photo above was sent home with all the kindergarten children at Oakwood’s Lange School. This calendar recommends that children who are 5-6 years old celebrate LGBTQ history month. It has…
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