We've talked a bit about housing needs on this website already. But if you want to find out more about how this year's mayoral candidates view the subject, check out this story in today's Republic. Mary Ferdon and Sean Burton talk affordable housing, attainable housing, quality housing, holding property owners responsible for upkeep, homelessness, and... Continue Reading →
Of course you want to be an informed voter. Here's a chance to upgrade your knowledge of the city council candidates who are running at-large (representing everyone within the city limits of Columbus). The Republic ran a story detailing our views on some of the big issues Columbus is facing. In addition to the link... Continue Reading →
Here's all the info on where and when to vote in this fall's municipal election. Vote Center Locations for 2023 Municipal Election Note: While Indiana law states that early voting my begin 28 days before an election (Oct. 11 in the case of this year's Nov. 7 election, the mayor's office has decided that early... Continue Reading →
What are the topics local people are most concerned with? In order, according to Hoosier Action, a nonpartisan, independent community organization based in rural and small-town Indiana, Columbus-area residents' biggest concerns are: Housing, which encompasses the topics of affordability, homelessness, and landlords Drug overdoses and its partner issue, mental health care Low wages/disparity in wages... Continue Reading →
It seems as though a developer's request to ask the city for nearly 40% of the cost to build an apartment building with retail space on green space located between 6th and 7th on the west side of Washington Street is dead. At least for now. The proposal was supposed to come before the city's... Continue Reading →
Join Grace Kestler and Nick Slabaugh (and other Democratic city candidates) at Swine & Dine for Corks & Candidates, a casual meet & greet fundraiser paired with a seasonal wine tasting, snacks, friends, and fun!•Date: Wednesday August 23Location: Swine & Dine, 412 Washington St., Columbus, INTime: 5-7pm, open-house styleCost: : $35/person, paid in advance via... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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