Dave’s Unsolicited Opinions

In this episode, Dave sits down with Council Member Lynn Sylvain to hear her side of the recent Village property lawsuit — a topic that’s stirred plenty of conversation since the Mayor addressed it at the last council meeting. This isn’t about taking sides — it’s about making space for open dialogue. Lynn shares her story directly with the community, offering her perspective and context that hasn’...

In this episode, Dave breaks down the Mayor’s recent comments from the Village Council meeting about how “money can’t be moved” between government funds — and puts that statement to the test. Dave explains exactly how village finances work under Ohio law — including how money can be legally transferred between funds and even invested without ever leaving its account. He dives into what types of fu...

In this episode, Dave explores the real, legal tools the Village of Grand Rapids can use to protect itself from overdevelopment and big-box takeovers. Drawing directly from the Ohio Revised Code, he breaks down how zoning, overlay districts, design standards, and comprehensive planning give small communities like ours the authority to shape growth before outside developers do it for us. You’ll hea...

In this episode, Dave dives deep into the Grand Rapids tourism initiative- what it really is, what’s it’s not, and why it could be one of the smartest moves the Village has ever made. He breaks down how tourism strengthens our small-town economy, supports local businesses, and keeps Grand Rapids thriving - all while preserving our historic charm. You’ll also learn how tourism dollars cycle back th...

In this episode, Dave breaks down the real roles and responsibilities of your local government - from the mayor and council to the administrator and fiscal officer. Learn how each position serves the community, how law enforcement functions under the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, and why good governance means stewardship, not power. He also provides some strategic ideas on how to preserve our hist...

In this episode Dave talks transparency, trust and the power of keeping government in the Sunshine. It’s everything you didn’t know you needed to know about Ohio’s Sunshine Laws - with fewer legal terms and more small town common sense. Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer — this episode is based on my own research. For legal advice, please talk to a licensed attorney.

🎙️ Village Council Candidate Series — Doug Grey Doug Grey sits down with David Fowler to answer the 11 questions every Village Council candidate was sent on Dave’s Unsolicited Opinions.

In this episode I come clean on who I actually am: a husband, dad, Marine vet, and believer just trying to make sense of small-town life, faith, and community — one unsolicited opinion at a time.

Here Dave gives a brief description about the podcast!