The (Columbus) Republic newspaper today published several stories on important races and issues facing local voters this fall. One of the stories was on the Columbus Township Trustee race, of which I am one of the contestants. I am unable to post the entire article here, but you can read it by clicking here. I... Continue Reading →
It’s well reported that several local township trustees have had a problem keeping their hands off taxpayer funds in the past decade-plus. Ben Jackson's attorney, Stacy Ulana, argued that Jackson should receive a lesser sentence for stealing township funds, in part because his advisors knew he was doing it and didn't stop him. // The... Continue Reading →
We learned a lot about what it's like for folks with disabilities to negotiate the world we live in at the Columbus Disability Town Hall on June 3 at The Commons. The event was put on by the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council and was emceed by Columbus City councilor Grace Kestler. Several organizations that... Continue Reading →
Homelessness is a big issue here in Columbus. I’ve attended two meetings in November concerning the topic. The first was Nov. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, which was hosted by the church’s housing committee and focused on Permanent Supportive Housing. The other was conducted on Nov. 16 at the Donner Center and was put on... Continue Reading →
While we didn't achieve our goal of getting elected to Columbus city council, we are thrilled with the support for our campaign. We knew it would be tough for the Democrats to sweep the three at-large seats, and with popular Democratic incumbents Tom Dell and Grace Kestler throwing their hats in the ring for another... Continue Reading →
A few photos from our Democratic Fall Dinner on Oct. 4 at Donner Center. At left: I spoke about my campaign as an at-large city council candidate. Above: hanging out with my buddy, incumbent at-large candidate Tom Dell. Below: Apparently, I said something funny.
There have been a lot of issues come up before city council and various city boards in the past six months. There have been some important decisions made, and many more to come. I'll run down a few of them here and give my takes on them. Brevity is the goal here, so if you... Continue Reading →
Volunteer opportunities are available to help with the election. Poll Greeter: We need volunteers at the polls on November 7th. We would love for your help anytime 6am - 6pm. Sign up HERE to work at the poll! Phone Caller: Help us remind people to vote by phone banking! Use a private number and call... Continue Reading →
I’d like to encourage those of you who live in District 1 to vote for Nick Slabaugh in the Columbus city election this fall. District 1 encompasses most of downtown, as well as part of the State Street and Jonathan Moore Pike corridors. Download the city council district map here. Nick Slabaugh Nick cares about... Continue Reading →
Just a reminder from ACLU Indiana:
