I’ve lived in the Cincinnati area all of my life and in Clermont County most of my life. I bought my first house in Mt. Carmel in 1985. My wife and I built our current home in the Eastgate area in 1991. She has very successfully home schooled our daughter. Please see my resume for more information about my education and career path.
From 2004 until 2012, I've held an elected political office called Republican State Committeeman. I was a member of the governing body of the Ohio Republican Party. I've also served as a precinct committeeman for the Clermont County Republican Party since 1993. I write The Becker Report. Most of my readers would agree that we need fiscal and social pro-family Christian conservatives in government who are willing to support and promote the conservative values of Clermont County. That is why I am a candidate for State Representative. Due to term limits, this Northwestern Clermont County (65th House District) seat is open in 2012.
My list of primary endorsements for State Representative included US Senator Rob Portman, Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Bill Batchelder, Ohio Republican Party, Clermont County Republican Leadership PAC, Unanimously endorsed by all 15 trustees in the five townships (Goshen, Miami, Stonelick, Wayne, and Union), Milford City Councilman, Jeff Lykins, Ohio Valley FOP Lodge 112, Buckeye Firearms ("A" rating), Cincinnati Right to Life PAC, Ohio Right to Life PAC, Ohio ProLife Action, Ohio Pro-Life PAC, Ohioans for Educational Freedom, Ohioans for Concealed Carry, Ohio Gun PAC, Family First PAC, Citizens for Community Values Action PAC, Phil and Vickie Burress, Dr. Jack Willke, and Bill Federer. My media and blog endorsements include the Clermont Post and Weapons of Mass Discussion.
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The Clermont County Republican Party awarded me the "well qualified" rating. Ohio Veterans United awarded me their “Highly Recommended” rating.
I've also signed the Cut, Cap, and Balance Pledge, the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, and the No Climate Change Tax Pledge.
I favor phasing out the Income Tax, Commercial Activities Tax (CAT), and the Estate Tax. Regulatory reform for schools and local governments will allow them to operate more efficiently. For example, Ohio needs to put an end to unfunded mandates. The state should either pay 100 percent of the cost or drop the mandate. Ohio also needs a competitive, cheaper, and more efficient workers compensation program. Furthermore, if medical providers had immunity from malpractice litigation for indigent (charity) care, they could provide health care services more economically. Additionally, I will never surrender the fight against socialized healthcare.
My core values include being pro-life, pro-gun, limited government, and lower taxes. This website contains much detail supporting all of that.
I am the only candidate who is vetted, tested, and proven.
Ohio's 65th House District includes the Cities of Milford and Loveland (inside Clermont County) and the townships of Union, Miami, Goshen, Stonelick, and Wayne.