Building a Stronger Kettering Together: Vote Tyler Scott for City Council
Meet Tyler Scott
Tyler Scott is dedicated to serving the residents of Kettering with integrity and transparency. His campaign focuses on improving local infrastructure, supporting small businesses, and enhancing community safety. Join us in shaping a brighter future for our city!
My Platform: A Better Kettering for Everyone
💼 Jobs First: Business Incentive Program
- Encourage growth by revitalizing vacant commercial spaces and promoting new development
- Offer 0% city business taxes for the first year to qualifying new businesses
- Provide a 4-year reduced tax ramp-up:
- Year 1: 0% rate
- Year 2: 25% rate
- Year 3: 50% rate
- Year 4: 75% rate
- Year 5: Full standard rate
- To qualify, businesses must:
- Open in a vacant building or build new within city limits
- Create at least 50* full-time jobs for Kettering residents
🏡 Protecting Neighborhoods: Short-Term Rental Reform
- Enact an ordinance to ban short-term rentals under 28 days
- Applies to platforms like Airbnb and VRBO in residential zones
- Keeps homes available for local families — not corporate landlords
- Reduces disruption from out-of-town guests in stable neighborhoods
- Preserves housing affordability and community character
🎓 Support for Education: Tools for Teachers
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Provide $200 annual classroom supply grants to every full-time Kettering City School teacher
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Funded by the city – not out of teachers' pockets
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Helps teachers buy books, materials, and student resources
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Demonstrates real, ongoing support for public education