Gabriel Spiezio, Author at Athens County Independent

The real crisis in Ohio schools isn’t money — it’s trust

By Gabriel Spiezio ● Letters to the Editor ● September 20, 2025

Let’s stop pretending that vouchers are the enemy. The real enemy is a lack of innovation, declining enrollment, and the stubborn refusal to rethink how education works in 2025.

When we talk legislation, hyperbole creates division

By Gabriel Spiezio ● Letters to the Editor ● September 17, 2025

I want to start by acknowledging and applauding Birch Moonwoman’s letter about SB 172 and HB 26. That said, some of the claims about these bills overstate or mischaracterize their provisions.

Vote no on the Athens income tax increase

By Gabriel Spiezio ● Letters to the Editor ● April 17, 2025

Since 2019, Athens’ general fund has grown by over $3.4 million—from just over $16 million to more than $20 million. That’s a 21% increase in five years. The city isn’t short on revenue—it’s simply spending more.

Gabriel Spiezio

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The real crisis in Ohio schools isn’t money — it’s trust

When we talk legislation, hyperbole creates division

Vote no on the Athens income tax increase