Written by Marion Political Tensions Rise Amid Allegations
Local political discourse in the 86th District has taken a sharp turn as a Republican candidate comes forward to address what she describes as predatory tactics from a local podcaster.
The controversy involves Scott Spears, a figure who formerly held roles in local community organizations before a series of legal and regulatory setbacks transitioned his work primarily to the digital space. While some in the community once recognized him in local media, his current reach is limited as he is no longer on the radio. This transition followed years of documented professional trouble, including a 2019 investigation by the Ohio Attorney General into the Marion Midget Football organization.
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Spears, who served as president of the youth league, was ultimately ordered to pay $12,500 in restitution and civil penalties for violating state charity laws. As part of the settlement, he was permanently barred from serving as a nonprofit officer or soliciting charitable donations in Ohio.
Furthermore, while he previously acted as a program manager for WWGH-LPFM, his license renewal was permanently denied and dismissed with prejudice by the FCC in 2022 following a history of non-communication and misrepresentations regarding board members. Because the license was revoked, Spears is restricted to a podcast-only format.
Message between Davis & Spears Souce: Wezlynn Davis
Some viewers of Spears’ Saturday night show—episodes he deletes shortly after airing—advised Marion Watch Investigates that he consistently drew the audience towards some type of malicious or unethical line of thought. According to these accounts, Spears uses his podcast to target local figures under the guise of journalism, often blurring the lines between public commentary and personal grievance.
The latest friction arose when Spears reportedly targeted Wezlynn Davis, a candidate for State Representative. Screenshots of messages suggest Spears attempted to leverage “information” about her campaign to force an appearance on his show.
Source: WGH Facebook
Source: Marion Citizen Spears Deleted Saturday Broadcast 1/17/26
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Members of the local community have taken to social media to express their concerns regarding these tactics. In public comments on the matter, citizens have described the messages as “blackmail” and “predatory,” with several noting they would not feel comfortable sitting in the same room as the podcaster. Other observers have pointed out that the podcaster’s show appears to be struggling, suggesting that these aggressive tactics may be a “desperate attempt” to remain relevant.
Public scrutiny has also focused on a post shared by the WGH Facebook page, which detailed the campaign finances of two other candidates in the race, while raising questions about Davis’s $250,000 in reported income. However, the post failed to disclose any specific sources or provided URLs for the suggested claims against Davis, leading the public to suggest the information was being used as a targeted “agenda” rather than for objective transparency. This lack of verifiable sourcing has led some community members to view the allegations as a “low budget” attempt at intimidation rather than legitimate news reporting.
We reached out to Wezlynn Davis, and she issued the following statement:
Wezlynn Davis Responds to False Claims About Campaign Financing
DISTRICT 86, OH — False claims have been circulating that my $250,000 campaign contribution is fraudulent. These claims are not true. They were made by Scott Spears, who also threatened that if I did not appear on his show, information about my campaign would be released. This is predatory behavior, and I do not engage with intimidation.
To set the record straight: the $250,000 I’m putting into my campaign is my own money, a personal loan from J&J Capital Group, the business my husband and I built together and named after our children, Jackson and Jozie. I started below the poverty line with no handouts—through grit, hard work, and accountability every single day. I’ve got skin in this game, and I’m uncompromised.
This personal investment reflects my commitment to Ohio families: cutting government red tape, fighting overreach, and making it easier for working families to build security for their kids without bureaucrats or special interests standing in the way. I am accountable only to the people of District 86.
For the record, the proper filing for J&J Capital Group was submitted July 31, 2025; the next filing deadline is January 31, 2026. The references circulating are from the 2024 primary—outdated and irrelevant.
Ohio families deserve leaders with grit, common sense, experience, and integrity to turn challenges into progress. If you’re tired of politicians who talk over you, sell out to special interests, and make life harder for working people, I ask for your vote.
Start where you stand. Build relationships. Stay teachable. Lean into something bigger. Above all, stay rooted in your purpose.
Wezlynn Davis
Candidate for State Representative, House District 86
Website: DavisForStateRep.com Email: DavisForDistrict86@gmail.com Phone: 740-833-6564
Official records from the Ohio Secretary of State’s website confirm Davis’s statement. A filing for the “Friends of Wezlynn Davis” committee shows a $250,000 “Loan” entry for Wezlynn Davis, dated June 30, 2025. Despite the noise generated by Spears’s podcast, these state records indicate that the campaign’s financial disclosures are current, with the next public disclosure expected in late January 2026.