A developer has made a proposal to turn an area of green space in downtown Columbus into an apartment building with retail space on the first floor, and they're asking the city to give them nearly 40% of the cost of the project. Seriously? Grace Kestler, seeking re-election to city council this fall, has done... Continue Reading →
Just in! Door hangers that are informative and cool to look at. Left: The front of every door hanger that goes out this year features our at-large candidates cor city council: Grace Kestler, Tom Dell and myself. Right: The back features our candidate for city clerk (Quisha Jackson) as well as the city council candidate... Continue Reading →
Perhaps you read the story about two local companies getting tax abatements from the city in The Republic newspaper on July 20. Or maybe you heard the term "tax abatements" somewhere else and wondered, "What exactly are those things and how do they affect me?" Let me give you a quick look at what tax... Continue Reading →
Putting out a yard sign tells others that you think I'd make a good member of the Columbus city council. These beautiful, purple and yellow yard signs go perfectly with your house and yard, no matter the style of either. If you'd like one, you can: *Pick one up at Bartholomew County Democratic Headquarters, 1417... Continue Reading →
I'll have yard signs and business cards available within the next week. The yard signs are two-sided and sturdy, as well as recyclable. If you'd like one, just email your name and address to me at paul.hoffman.author@gmail.com and I'll drop one off at your house in order of request. Business cards feature a QR code... Continue Reading →
Despite the heat and poor air quality, I spent several hours Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair in Columbus. The fair runs until Saturday, and I plan to be out there at the Democrats' big blue tent on the south side of the grounds some more. We've got loads of into at... Continue Reading →
Cities in Indiana are classified as either first-, second-, or third-class cities. The majority of Indiana’s cities are designated as third-class and have a city council and clerk-treasurer as part of their government. There are also second-class cities that have populations of over 35,000 but no more than 600,000, which have a city council and... Continue Reading →
Thank you for visiting my candidate website. There's all sorts of information about me, my views, how to support the campaign, Columbus city government and how it's changing, and voting in this fall's election available to you by clicking on the topics underneath the header. Come back and visit often. I'll be posting about upcoming... Continue Reading →
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