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FBI obtains records on Fox
Agent asks for copies of deeds pertaining to Fox's Fairfield Twp. home.
COMMENTS: How does the FBI investigation impact how you feel about Butler County government?
Thursday, May 01, 2008
HAMILTON — Officials at the Butler County Recorder's Office say an FBI agent came in person to ask them for information on Children Services Director Michael Fox last week.
On Wednesday, April 23, an agent requested an armful of copies of deeds and records pertaining to Fox's home at 6109 Creekside Way, Fairfield Twp., according to Chief Deputy Recorder Denise Goll.
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Michael FoxThe agent balked when Goll asked him to pay $86 for the certified copies, she said, though he eventually got it for free by having the Butler County Prosecutor's Office request the records.
This comes in the midst of an ongoing investigation into the county's dealings with Dynus Corp. The investigation has already led County Auditor Kay Rogers to resign after pleading guilty to bank fraud in the case, as well as an unrelated charge of tax evasion. Both charges are felonies.
The FBI is mum on whether Fox is implicated in the probe. "I can't confirm or deny any type of investigation on that individual," said FBI Spokesman Mike Brooks.
As a county commissioner until last year, Fox was a driving force behind the Dynus fiber optics project before it fell through when the company allegedly took out a $4 million loan in the county's name without the county's approval.
Fox said his conscience is clean on the issue: "They (the FBI) said their investigation of Dynus is ongoing and I would suspect they would do a thorough job of investigating everybody that was in office at that time," he said.
Contact this reporter at jsweigart@coxohio.com.
Comments
By FoxFan#1
May 6, 2008 1:11 AM | Link to this
Mike Fox is great if you’re on crack won’t work and need someone to stop progress on your child’s case that’s getting ready to go permanent custody. He’s the man if you need someone to foot the bill for your new apartment come and paint it & pay your next three utility bills so you can sit on your butt and do nothing. He is great if you think that a child should be with their NATURAL parent at ANY cost; possibly even their life..that’s just a chance he’s willing to take.
By Gerald Wood
May 4, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
Looks like it started with Kay. Maybe when its over we too will have Change!!!
By edward
May 2, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
I have to make a correction on one of the comments….Mike was involved with 240 million dollars worth of highway projects. Also, it’s one thing to not like Mike for personality differences and/or personal reasons, but, there’s no way that any person in Butler County has done or could do all the good things that Mike has brought and done to our county.
By Jim
May 2, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Rather than going by what you hear…PLEASE TELL…if you have such strong feelings on this why just say that he’s a bad guy. Many of you have made your judgement calls but have posted no evidence. What jobs are in jeopardy that Mike Fox has to do with? What unbelievable truth is now going to be exposed? If anything he has allowed more citizens in Butler County to get jobs! Check your facts and do some research.
By JMB
May 2, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this
Mike Fox will be caught this time because he no longer has the power to control everything. People who had feared for losing their jobs will now be willing to tell the FBI the whole story about Mike Fox. It will be shocking and disgusting!!!
By H920
May 2, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this
Many of the comments that are being posted on here are from ignorant people who only believe what they read before hearing the facts. As for all of you who are automatically saying Mike Fox is guilty and/or corrupt what evidence do you have? Many of you neglect to acknowledge the good that Mike Fox has brought to Butler County Ohio. Allow me to remind you or refresh your memory, Mike Fox has brought over a billion dollars to our community. Voters and taxpayers have certainly got a ‘bang for their buck’. Fox was involved with development in Butler County that has opened many doors for many citizens. Fox was involved with 24 million dollars worth of highway projects that were built through the Transportation Improvement District and those projects led to the creation of thousands of new jobs making Butler County the number one job producing county in the state and one of the top job producing counties in the nation. This also caused further investments and not to mention an increase in value to homes of over two billion dollars. As for those who question why the Fox highway had its name changed - - - IT IS CALLED POLITICS! The name was taken down because senator Scott Nine did not like him. Simple as that. I also have to remind you that the highway led to the development of Bridgewater Falls along with the creation of new jobs that would otherwise be none existent if Mike Fox had not have been involved. I have to say that the highway still is, and will always will be considered the Michael A. Fox highway. Furthermore, Union Center Boulevard, the Government Services Center, the Job Development Center, Wilks Conference Center at the Miami Hamilton campus, just to name a few, wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for Mike Fox. He has always been, and always will be one to help the under dog. No one in Butler County can go through his or her day without being touched and benefited by something that Mike Fox was involved in making happen. Mike Fox is a good man with a good heart that has done a lot of great things for our community. Honestly, ask yourself, if you had a problem that you and/or your family needed help on from the government, whom would you turn to help to fix it? For almost 30 years, it has been Mike Fox.
By informer
May 1, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
DIDNT FOX GET IN TROUBLE IN COLUMBUS FOR SOME SORT OF CORRUPTION? SOMETHING ABOUT BANK FRAUD OR A GIRL OR SOMETHING?
By isuspectedasmuch
May 1, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this
Does anyone out there know why they took down the ‘Michael Fox Highway’ signs on the Rt. 129 extension and replaced them with signs that state ‘Veterans Highway’?
By jackbo
May 1, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
FBI takes its time in their investigations - i think lang, westchester township trustee, is the guy they want - putting some heat on fox will lead to the guys they want - take care
By Disappointed Again
May 1, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately, Butler County is a microcosm of what is happening with elected officials all over our country. Shady business deals, sexual shenanigans, you name it and some public official has engaged in it. It is reflection of the breakdown of morals, ethics, and integrity in this country. Exploitation of others for personal gain seems to be becoming the norm rather than the exception. Kids need to be learning character education - these clowns certainly aren’t role models for them!
By nonsense
May 1, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
First of all Mike is a wonderful person…
To all of you complaining about the gangs……..what gangs.
I live in Lindenwald and I have had officers tell my husband and I that there are no gangs in Hamilton, because they don’t have the balls to shoot anyone…..
Lindenwald and all of Hamilton is going down the tubes and the police officers don’t and wont do anything to any of the thugs walking the streets of Hamilton.
By bill barker
May 1, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
Mike Fox and all the rest of our elected commissioners are really a work of art,aren’t they? seems like they all came from the same mold.Well you know Mike has done nothing but keep trouble stirred up any where he can. He’s the one that caused Diane Logston to leave as head of job and family services. He was always trying to get her to hire one of his friends or aquaintences,and she refused. So he would bully her around and find something wrong. Also check out who he has hired on his new job.
By Kyle
May 1, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
When we first moved to Fairfield Township about 17 years ago there was a big stink where adjoining cities were trying to carve up all of our prime land and annex it into their own cities. Many elected officials in the township were understandably against that idea, but it was Mike Fox that was able to stand up to the challenge and eventually put a stop to all of that. Since then I’ve been a fan. An investigation doesn’t mean he’s guilty, give this some time folks…
By FED UP!
May 1, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Mike Fox is a very caring man. You people remind me of a witch hunt on here. Wait until you KNOW THE FACTS before “hanging him”. As far as the comment of convience…Mike has ALWAYS wanted to help re-do childrens services..ALWAYS! If you hate Butler County so bad…MOVE! Stop making the rest of us look like idiots. Last time I checked, all the people you are whining about…YOU VOTED IN! I personally am going to wait it out and see what happens, like ADULTS should do.
By Sheila
May 1, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Talk about corruption, How about all the welfare victems sitting home ,eating free,living free,and let’s not forget that great health insurance, But they can not pass one drug test. Let’s have the welfare collector pass drug test before getting there free ride ,There might be more money for the children. Not too mention better education.
By Gloria
May 1, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
Hamilton wasn’t called little Chicago for nothing. The jobs in government was for the people to serve not gain full time employment. That is why they are corrupt. However, the voters put the crooks in time and again. Change comes at the voting booth!
By M
May 1, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
First reports of this loan was 6 million, then 5.3 million and now it is down to 4 million. If the loan was taken out and no work performed or network equipment “purchased - leased”, then where is the money ? 4 or 6 Million shouldn’t be too hard for the FBI to track down. Is the County responsible for the loan ?
By theschoolboardsnotanybetter
May 1, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
We should look at all the elected branches around here. Including the school board. Start digging into what has been happening at the city schools. Start with Garfield.
By valerie abner
May 1, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
BE NICE IF WHILE THEY ARE HERE TO THEY LOOKED INTO REST, BUT THEY ARE HERE JUST TO GET THE GOOD OLBOY. I HAVE NO OPION ON GUILT TILL I SEE CONVINCEING EVIDENCE,NOT JUST WHAT PAPER WRITES, CAUSE THERE IS PLENTY NEWS LEFT OUT . HAMILTON IS A MESS. MANY ILLEGALS, STREET GANGS SO AS WE ARE DOING OUR POLITICAL OFFICES SPRING CLEANING, LETS CLEAN UP WHAT THE CONSTIGUENTS LIVE WITH EVEARY DAY. WE NEED TO LOSE THE NICK NAME LITTLE CHIGAGO AND THE MENTALITY THAT IT SEEMS TO CONVEY
By jackson
May 1, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
When are we going to hear about Jim Smith, former Dynus Pres? George Lang? Aren’t they the masterminds -with their secret meetings an so forth. Maybe the FBI is starting with the most media worthy individuals involved - hoping to get others to cave. Any body know where Jim Smith is working now? Warren County Child Support agency sure would like to know!
By different day same crap
May 1, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
Little Chicago has never left. It is just better dressed, better paid, and better camouflaged. Go FBI, you could work in this town till you retire.
By TEESHIRT
May 1, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
WELL I SEE YOU PEOPLE ARE NOW WAKING UP TO THE GOOD OLD BOYS
TIME FOR CHUCKY BOY AND JOLLYBOY AND MIKIEBOY TO STEP DOWN, ASAP
and kinkboy and judy the girl wonder and edman to step down also.
do like your crokkieboy and his wifey did and jimmyboy wonder did
sign the papers step down KNOW we must make this happen KNOW
By Hypocrites Exposed
May 1, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
Yeah, let’s take ole Fox out and hang him in the middle of the street upside down by his toes! That’ll learn him! It’s this form of mob mentality fuel by pure ignorance and jealously. If you think that Mike Fox is going down over Dynus, you are probably wrong. What would be nice, just for once, would be to let due process take its course, you know, why let the facts get in the way? For you Fox Haters, Furmon Bashers and so on and so forth, why don’t you take the time to get a clue?
By ltk007
May 1, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
does anyone remember why fox left his ohio representation position mid-term and when that was?—i remember that he was appointed to an opening on the butler county commission shortly after leaving his elected position but cannot remember more details—thanks for any help you can give
By BLou
May 1, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
I hope the FBI strolls across the street to the Bar Association to peruse their files for disciplinary complaints that are filed; particularly those complaints that come back “No probable cause.” Then when probable cause is provided, no word from the bar association is ever heard! Codes of Ethics only protect the profession for which they are written. I liked the exposure of the Juvenile/DR Court systems Fox unveiled back in 2000-2001
By Charles Farmer
May 1, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
I have lived in Butler County all of my 63 yrs. I guess I have always known about the good old boy system, but the past 5yrs. have made our county government seem like the Huey Long system of government. Let’s get rid of all of these hacks and start over with young people who have a true desire for public service, and not what they can steal from the taxpayers.
By Joe
May 1, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this
I like how everybody is able to throw out words like corrupt or guilty. What “wrongdoings” has been “covering” up? How is he corrupt? I wish one person could post any detail of how he is corrupt, you can’t, which makes you an ignorant person making an ignorant comment. Why don’t you not post anything until you know what you are talking about so you don’t look like an idiot.
By Joe
May 1, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
I like how everybody is able to throw out words like corrupt or guilty. What “wrongdoings” has been “covering” up? How is he corrupt? I wish one person could post any detail of how he is corrupt, you can’t, which makes you an ignorant person making an ignorant comment. Why don’t you not post anything until you know what you are talking about so you don’t look like an idiot.
By mollyh
May 1, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
WHAT TOOK SO LONG!
By VietVet
May 1, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Time for an audit from an independent agency.After the audit, publish to the public who has broken the law, who has hired family, who has taken money from special interest and who has gained politically and indict the lawbreakers,recall the ones that hired family and did unethical but not illegal actions.Clean house and elect a new group. If they happen to be as bad as the old group, repeat step one above until we assemble a decent group of human beings to represent us ethically,morally,legally.
By WestChester watcher
May 1, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
I wonder if the FBI also asked for records for Lang and Owens ?
By hello
May 1, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this
http://www.ohioonlineauctions.com sell some stuff
By SnowMan
May 1, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
Cookie Cutter Government never has worked ,and it will not today. The Good Ole Boy’s Club,is about to come down on their heads,About time I’d say…Hope they have enough XXXL. Green and White,jump suits.Most in this counties,government, only have one thing BIGGER then their mouths and our money ,is their ,butts they set on all the time………..Buter County should be happey they had this type of leadership,always looking out for the little man,or should I say he’s MONEY!!!The SnowMan………
By Bill
May 1, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
It’s a shame when those who were once elected to serve, serve only themselves wheather it’s in Butler County or anywhere else in the state. Most people realize that net-working is what gets things done and gets you ahead regardless of what or where you are. When elected officials net-work for their own benefit though, that’s when it’s wrong! Only time will tell what will come out of this FBI investigation. Unfortunately wrong-doing just continues while that happens.
By West Chester Republican
May 1, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
Placing Fox, the poster child of what’s been wrong in the spotlight improves my view. His antics (bullying, spending habits, frequent flyer junkets, personal aids, patronage and ethics) have outweighed the good and influenced others - who we blindly re-elect, to act as poorly. No doubt, the growing distrust of party antics led to many ignoring their non-endorsement of Rogers. Thankfully, she and other’s are out. I’d feel even better if Fox, and Rogers’ blatant gas pump ads were both gone.
By WHOAREWEKIDDING
May 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
Who are we kidding??? I think Butler County is too far gone to be helped. They would have to totally clean house and start over. All the good ole boys here literally monopolize this area, and not in a good way! I am personally fed up. What will it take before the FBI really takes a hard, long look into our government?? I guess we will see, won’t we? NOT
By isuspectedasmuch
May 1, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
After the Kay Rogers situation came to light, is it just merely a coincidence that Mike Fox “stepped down” from an elected position as commissioner to accept an “appointed” one for the sake of the “children”, and where he can’t be voted out of office? Let me tell you, this kind of stuff has been happening for decades in Butler County, even back when the gangsters from Chicago used to come to Hamilton to hide out and the locals turned their heads.
By carl
May 1, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
I wholeheartily agree with all these good people, This city, county & federal goverment is in my opinion 98% crooks& thieves from the lowest position to the very top in washington. This country is so screwed up I Don’t know if JESUS CHRIST could straighten it out or not. THANK YOU
By Marcus
May 1, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
There is a reason he was forced to resign as a state rep. Doesn’t look like any thing has changed.
By What Goes Around
May 1, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
What goes around, comes around! It’s about time! He proved that when he was kicked out of the state! Their all crooks! It’s about time they clean house! I hope he gets what’s coming to him! He should not be anywhere near those kids! He’ll corrupt them too! He tries to look like he so concerned, yea right! All he’s concerned with is the money! Good ridence! I hope they catch him this time! Mike you’r going down!
By Disgusted, Moved on!
May 1, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
It didn’t take long to realize how this system is rigged up in Butler County. It’s CORRUPT! I moved out of Lindenwald because there are so many BAD things going on there! The cops turn there head - gangs are everywhere - houses get shot at - Who is going to step up and clean things up??? I am happy to say I am no longer a Butler County, RESIDENT! It’s time they clean house and start with a fresh group of folks!
By Kimberly
May 1, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
Can anyone else but myself see what’s going on here? Courtney Combs is out of the Butler County offices and now all his men are falling down. This all should have started with Combs and letting his son drive the county cars for his own personal business.
By Itsabouttime
May 1, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
Its about time someone looked into the corrupt dealings in Butler county — they should also be probing the Veterans Service office — alot of $$ for the vets is being funneled into the commissioners pockets for their own projects, including payoffs for services of contractors….the old Exec Director was trying to clean that all up when they conviently got rid of him. There is a TIP for you Mr. FBI
By Karen
May 1, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
Couldn`t happen to a nicer guy!!!!!
By JUDY
May 1, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
AMEN !!! WHAT TOOK SO LONG… ?
By ann
May 1, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
It is about time they went to the (Boss Hog)and got him! He has been coruupt for many years, he thinks he can cover up all his wrong doings, he has had alot of practice. He can say his conscience is clean, I’m sure Kay was saying those same words before she was caught, they all do! Butler county is in serious trouble, but it has been for years. The damage is done with all the business that has left, you can’t get that back. The people better clean house next election, all must go!
By ann
May 1, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
It is about time they went to the (Boss Hog)and got him! He has been coruupt for many years, he thinks he can cover up all his wrong doings, he has had alot of practice. He can say his conscience is clean, I’m sure Kay was saying those same words before she was caught, they all do! Butler county is in serious trouble, but it has been for years. The damage is done with all the business that has left, you can’t get that back. The people better clean house next election, all must go!
By Carol
May 1, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this
He’s guilty of lots of things, but you will NEVER catch him.
By Savanation
May 1, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
And John Moser thinks the Journal is picking on those poor Republicans.
By Carol
May 1, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
Unfortunately Mike Fox is too slick to ever get caught. No doubt he’s guilty, but you can’t catch him, he’s one of the good ol’ boys and he ALWAYS covers his butt.
By isuspectedasmuch
May 1, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this
Folks, I hate to break this news to you, but WE are mostly to blame for letting this happen. Yes, our part in this fiasco is blindly electing and re-electing these people year after year with no accountability and with no study of the candidates before we cast our ballots. Yes, I agree we need to cut the GOP and everyone on the party’s dole down to size. But remember, changing the chairs on the Titanic is not the answer. It’s time to replace the weeds with flowers.
By revengeismine
May 1, 2008 6:44 AM | Link to this
Maybe good ole Mike is getting paid back for the way he treats all foster parents. Most foster parents aren’t criminals, most aren’t in it for the money. Mike treats all foster parents as if they are both of those. Maybe that is because he is a criminal himself. He nor his office will return calls or respond to emails. He just pontificates from his high self appointed throne. What goes around comes around Mikey boy. An FBI investigation? Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
By Ridnaway
May 1, 2008 5:43 AM | Link to this
Everyone knows our good ol boy Commissioners handed Mike his current job out of party cronyism. He was, and remains unqualified. He was granted his job as a way of letting him finish out the remaining years of his Ohio PERS minimum term so he could retire after 3 years or so. As a conservative I usually align myself with Repubs but it’s time for some accountability in But. Co. government. Mr. Fox most likely has his fingers in the cookie jar but let’s allow the investigation to run its route.
By George
May 1, 2008 4:30 AM | Link to this
Some of our current officeholders appear to be all about exploiting their positions and connections for personal benefit and/or political payoffs. They are unconcerned about voters and taxpayers. Poor management, blatant favoritism and conflicts of interest illustrate our current spoils system. Certain current officeholders show little genuine concern for community and voter welfare. Power corrupts and the current party has been unchallenged too long. Remember at the polls!
By Tom
May 1, 2008 3:13 AM | Link to this
It is about time the Feds step in and investigate Imperial Butler County. They should start with the Commisioners then onto the corrupt court sytem and expose and prosecute the Good Old Boy attorneys that have turned our legal sytem into a joke with all kinds of special deals. Most of the Attorneys here in Butler County have no idea what court procedure is in a true court room settting. They only know the Boiler Room Investment style of the legal sytsem.