These pieces represent my public voice in local and regional conversations. Whether writing as a guest contributor or submitting letters and op-eds, this work focuses on transparency, accountability, education, and community health. It’s where research, lived experience, and civic responsibility meet.
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The Audit That Never Arrives, and the Meeting That Wasn’t
Royal Examiner: In this opinion piece, I detail repeated FOIA and public-notice failures by the Warren County Finance/Audit Committee, citing missing records, canceled meetings, and procedural inconsistencies—arguing that centralized oversight and modernized record-keeping are essential to restore transparency and public trust. Read More
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The Power of Clubs in Community Life
Royal Examiner: In this letter to the editor, I reflect on how civic clubs strengthen communities, drawing from personal experience and the documentary Join or Die. I encourage residents to join local organizations as a meaningful way to connect, contribute, and belong. Read More
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Concerns Raised Over Warren County Broadband Pricing
Royal Examiner: In this letter to the editor, I critique Warren County’s proposed VATI broadband pricing, arguing that high costs, poor value at lower tiers, and installation fees undermine the project’s public mission and place rural residents at a disadvantage. Read More
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Protecting Our Library’s Legacy: A Call for Transparent, Data-Driven Decisions
Royal Examiner: Writing as a Samuels Public Library trustee, I call for transparent, data-driven decision-making, challenging claims used to justify governance changes. I present comparative metrics showing the library’s efficiency and urge evidence-based review before altering a vital community institution. Read More
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Foreclosures: Not In My Backyard?
Foreclosures weren’t just numbers on a map—they reshaped daily life. As homes emptied and turnover increased, the neighborhood changed in ways that statistics can’t capture, turning a once-stable street into something far less predictable and far more disruptive. Read More