Archive - Civic Capacity

When it comes to government, we need better sensemaking

Is local government turning into professional wrestling?

Jul 6, 2023 • William Lutz

Anatomy of Deception

The City's Top Bureaucrat Shows the City's Playbook to the Dayton Daily News

Mar 31, 2024 • William Lutz

Senior Citizen Is Arrested For Property Maintenance Violation

Vol. III, No, 223 - A series of events leads to a most unfortunate situation for a ninety-year old

Jan 11 • William Lutz

Integrity and Trust Go Missing at City Hall

Vol. III, No. 81 - Going on Television to Dodge Responsiblity and Lay Blame Isn't Leadership

Aug 19, 2025 • William Lutz

What will the Public Square look like in the future?

A recent presentation takes a look at a potential new roundabout and new parking quadrants for the Public Square

Apr 24, 2024 • William Lutz

Broken Pipes and Fractured Trust

A water main break leads to massive confusion on a Friday Night

Feb 15, 2025 • William Lutz

The City of Piqua Spends $50,000 to Redefine Itself

Vol. III, No. 139 - A new logo brings more laughs than smiles.

Oct 16, 2025 • William Lutz

An Attempt to Correct a Narrative Shows that Public Records Actually Do Exist

Vol. III, No. 230 - The Mayor takes to social media to attack this publication, only to show that public records in this case do exist....when we were…

Jan 18 • William Lutz

Who Should Decide Where Ohio's Data Centers Go?

Vol. III, No. 162 - Perhaps it's time the State take a more active role in these facilities

Nov 9, 2025 • William Lutz

Your View: A Shot Across the Bow

A Guest Editorial Provided by a Reader

May 1, 2024 • William Lutz

Piqua's City Commission Puts On a Show

Vol. III, No. 157 - Piqua's Commission Shows Obedeince to Everyone Except Residents

Nov 4, 2025 • William Lutz

Contention or Cooperation - What Does Our Community Believe in More?

A community discussion shows a community at a crossroads

Mar 10, 2024 • William Lutz

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