We’re sharing this update with our RH2L community by cross-posting a conversation from our Real-Tea Podcast—so you can quickly understand what’s being discussed locally and decide what it means for you.
A proposed $512 million school levy in Kettering is getting attention—but most homeowners aren’t getting clear, straightforward context on how it could impact them.
Instead of repeating headlines or taking sides, this episode focuses on the questions homeowners are already asking—about cost, timing, and whether there are alternative approaches worth considering.
🎙️ Watch the Full Conversation (This episode is designed to give you clarity—not tell you what to think.)
https://youtu.be/9_BsMeKtudk
Why This Conversation Matters
This isn’t just about schools—it’s about how large-scale decisions like this intersect with:
- Your property taxes
- Overall cost of homeownership
- Long-term financial planning as a homeowner
If you live in Kettering (or are considering it), this is the kind of conversation that directly affects your day-to-day reality.
AND – if one school district can do this – others could follow suit (BTW West Carrollton did it, but they used BOND programs).
❓ The Questions Being Asked Right Now
In the podcast, we explore questions many residents are already thinking about:
- Does everything need to happen all at once?
- Are there more phased or flexible approaches?
- How does this align with what homeowners are currently experiencing financially?
These aren’t political questions—they’re practical homeowner questions.
In a democracy two wolves and a lamb vote on what to have for lunch. A win for the city employees a loss for citizens. Population of Kettering 56,000 while 29,000 work. Only 6,000 Kettering residents voted while the yes vote won by 70 votes. Lazy people and vote sneaked in during a primary, The result, Kettering employees are eating what they wanted. The turnout was the most egregious and those complaining about the aftermath deserve to be eaten.