Podcasts about Columbus City Council

In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Vogel, a passionate advocate for housing rights and a current candidate for Columbus City Council, here in Columbus Ohio. Jesse shares his journey from studying law at Ohio State to organizing housing initiatives during the pandemic, and now running a grassroots campaign focused on housing stability, community connection, and meaningful change. He dives into what it's like knocking on thousands of doors, building trust with voters, and why protecting tenants' rights is so crucial for Columbus' future. Jesse also reflects on where his drive for community work began and the personal stories that fuel his mission today. If you're curious about how someone gets started in local politics, community activism, or just love hearing from people working hard to make a difference, this is an episode you don't want to miss!   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive - For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com  River & Rich - @riverandrich - Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at liveriverandrich.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your admin fee!

Columbus City Council candidate Jesse Vogel joins us on the podcast to reflect on his legal work in eviction defense and what led him to run for office. He talks about the challenges families face raising kids in Columbus, and his priorities around housing, education, transportation and labor.Jesse also shares how working with immigrant communities has shaped his approach to public service and addresses the significance of the District 7 seat, and shares how he hopes to advocate for communities through policy and direct support, regardless of whether he reflects their identity.00:00 The State of Public Education03:32 Background, The Decision to Run for Office06:11 Working in Eviction Defense and Advocating for Residents08:43 The Challenge of Navigating Systems12:15 Growing Up in Bexley, Coming Back to Columbus16:47 Why Volunteers are so Engaged21:07 Housing Policy and Tenant Protections32:09 Transportation Vision for Columbus34:50 The Importance of Unions39:38 Supporting Children, Universal Pre-K and Childcare47:37 Police Accountability and Non-Police Response51:15 Advocating for Immigrant Communities, Jewish Heritage01:00:43 Representation and Earning Trust01:07:42 Engagement in His CampaignSubscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ for video.Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Columbus City Council candidate Tiara Ross joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Columbus as a preacher's grandkid, finding her path in law at OSU and leaving corporate life to serve the public. She shares how her work with the city attorney's office shaped her perspective on housing, zoning and over-enforcement in gentrifying neighborhoods. Tiara also discusses food access, public safety, police accountability and how council can be more proactive in meeting community needs. Plus, she responds to recent headlines about parking tickets and what it's like being under scrutiny as a candidate.00:00 Nostalgia Moment03:01 Meet Tiara Ross06:40 Upbringing and Family Background17:02 Journey to Becoming an Attorney23:23 Working in the City Attorney's Office 27:39 Challenges in Housing and Code Enforcement35:06 Community Safety Concerns38:24 Engaging with the Community and Government44:43 Addressing Housing and Tenant Protections55:10 Public Safety and Community Policing01:09:09 Personal Accountability and Campaign Challenges01:16:36 Final ThoughtsSubscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video.Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Columbus City Council candidate Kate Curry-Da-Souza joins the podcast to discuss her background, her work on the Near East Area Commission, and her ties to the Near East Side. She shares her thoughts on tackling food insecurity, housing, transportation and the city's new district system. She also talks about her decision to run for council, her goals for accessibility and accountability, and why creative solutions are key to addressing Columbus' challenges.00:00 Reflections on Education02:21 Introducing Kate Curry-Da-Souza04:11 Community Engagement and Neighborhood Bonds05:28 Kate's Background and Upbringing06:50 Housing and Community Stability19:34 Running for City Council: Motivations and Vision25:18 Kate's Near East Area Commission Experience and Impact34:18 Decision-Making Dilemmas35:16 Trust in Political Processes37:12 Community Engagement and Representation41:55 Creative Solutions for Local Issues51:27 Transportation Challenges and Opportunities55:49 Addressing the Housing Crisis01:06:15 Commitment to AccountabilitySubscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video.Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

We'll talk with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin about how the city is navigating its growth on this hour of All Sides.

We'll talk with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin about how the city is navigating its growth on this hour of All Sides.

Chuck Douglas, host of "The Power Hour" covers a range of topics including his thoughts on AI

Living with purpose and leaving a legacy. What do these concepts mean to you personally, and how do you strive to implement them in your life or career? We continue our conversation with the remarkable Lubna Najjar. In part two of our interview, Lubna talks about the profound impact of her book, which offers in-depth case studies on mass market manufacture, direct-to-consumer retail, marketing, and best practices in e-commerce. Together with Betty, they explore Lubna's unwavering commitment to ethical clothing manufacturing, empowering underprivileged girls, and her philanthropic endeavors. The Importance of Sharing Failures: "I was hesitant to share these at the conference because there were so many eyes on it. And sometimes you don't wanna share your failures, but I do think it's important to share them, one, not for others to just hear so that they know it's good to fail because you keep going, but also for yourself to hear it."— Lubna Najjar Lubna shares heartfelt experiences from pivotal conferences and emphasizes the significance of social media in promoting community causes. We also get an exclusive look into her latest project in downtown Columbus, supporting local fashion designers through the innovative Common Thread Shops on 3rd initiative. Lubna opens up about the trials and triumphs she faced along her journey, from leaving her corporate job to navigating the complexities of the fashion industry. As they wrap up, Lubna and Betty underline the importance of living with purpose, leaving a legacy, and inspiring women everywhere to pursue their dreams. Inspiring Moments 00:00 As a leader, what questions drive you? 05:59 Balancing corporate life and personal aspirations fearfully. 09:01 Evolved business, started agency, grew other brands. 09:39 Feature clients in prestigious events, no payments. 14:07 City subsidized rent, making it almost unbelievable. 16:11 Columbus City Council supports design incubator program. 19:11 Rural store front love in unique location. 24:21 Ethical manufacturing concept showcased in denim shoot. 27:06 Working with ICE Mentors, Pink Empowerment, giving back. 28:58 Attended event honoring successful women in business. Inspiring Takeaways The importance of purposeful living and creating a meaningful impact. The significance of ethical manufacturing and giving back to the community. Leveraging social media to promote and support community causes. The challenges and necessary discomforts of change and growth in business. Building public-private partnerships to support local fashion designers. Protecting business contacts and maintaining professional relationships. Learning from business challenges, especially as women in business. The role of education in fostering ethical business practices. Instagram: Instagram.com/Lubna__najjar Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubnanajjar Other: denim.com Instagram.com/shopherdenim Instagram.com/ilmodabrands This is THE podcast that advances women toward economic, social and political achievement. Hosted by Betty Collins, CPA, and Director at Brady Ware and Company. Betty also serves as the Committee Chair for Empowering Women, and Director of the Brady Ware Women's Initiative. Each episode is presented by Brady Ware and Company, committed to empowering women to go their distance in the workplace and at home.

Columbus city council creates a commission to help immigrants

US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has always been a champion for public education and educators. His daughter, Liz Brown, has had a front row seat to see her dad's leadership and commitment to Ohio's schools, workers, and families throughout her life. And, coming from a family of educators, Liz has carried on the family mission of making lives better in her own career. As Liz Brown explains on this episode of Public Education Matters, Senator Brown will continue to fight for the dignity of workers and a brighter future for all of us when he is re-elected this fall. MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE | Election Day is November 5, 2024. Now is the time to make your plan to vote, whether early in-person at your county board of elections location beginning October 7th, absentee by mail, or in-person on Election Day at your local polling location. Check your voter registration and find your local polling place at VoteOhio.govLEARN MORE ABOUT WHERE SEN. BROWN STANDS | Go to www.sherrodbrown.com to check out Sen. Brown's website and get more information about his campaign. Click here to read why OEA members are enthusiastically recommending Senator Sherrod Brown for re-election to continue his pro-public education, pro-labor work in the US Senate. Click here to watch Senator Brown's full interview on NBC4's The Spectrum that was referenced in this episode of the podcast. Among his many priorities during his time in Washington, Sen. Brown has:Fought to make sure Ohio educators can retire with dignity by passing the Social Security Fairness Act which would ensure teachers, first responders, and other public sector workers and their families receive the full Social Security benefits they've earned.Secured millions to expand high-speed internet access for students and families across Ohio.Introduced the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act to quadruple the amount educators can deduct from their taxes for out-of-pocket classroom expenses.Led the fight to help educators become homeowners so education can remain a sustainable career path that can attract the best talent to serve our state's students.Introduced the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act to help students succeed by helping schools and districts implement wraparound supports – including medical, mental, and nutrition health services, mentoring and youth development programs, technical assistance and continuing education courses.Spearheaded the passage of the SMART Act to reduce excessive testing that robs students and teachers of valuable instruction time.Secured nearly $300,000 to support training programs that prepare Ohio educators to teach life skills.Worked to level the playing field between workers and corporations to protect the right to organize and expand overtime pay for workers.Taken on Ohio's private for-profit schools that take funds away from public schools and fought for charter school accountability.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Elizabeth Brown, Sen. Sherrod Brown's daughter, YWCA Columbus CEOElizabeth Brown became President and CEO of YWCA Columbus in 2023, with more than 15 years of experience in non-profits, government, and public policymaking, including as President Pro Tempore of Columbus City Council and as Executive Director of the Ohio Women's Public Policy Network, a statewide collective impact project to improve women's economic security through public policy.During her years on city council, Brown spearheaded laws to protect reproductive healthcare, provide paid family leave, defend residents against threats of deportation, support low-income families through COVID disruptions, erase medical debt, and increase access to early childhood education opportunities. She also commissioned an overhaul of tax incentive policies which resulted in the city's first affordable housing and living-wage requirements. She has additional prior experience in economic development, AmeriCorps service, and state government.At YWCA Columbus, Brown steers the 138-year-old non-profit's front-line work in housing, childcare, emergency shelter, and social justice training, all while serving the organization's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.Originally born in the Berwick neighborhood of Columbus, Brown was raised in Granville, Ohio. She is a proud public school graduate and a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia University. She and her husband Patrick Katzenmeyer live near Columbus' University District, along with their three children Carolyn, Russell, and Maribell.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on

00:00 Show open/ Harry Yeprem Jr., Resource Development Coordinator for The Open Shelter in Columbus on urgent needs the shelter has and a matching program that can increase monetary donations. 11:49 Leda Hoffman, Artistic Director for The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio on the beginning of their season and other programs the organization offers. 20:34 Face the State: Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown endorses Kamala Harris for President. University of Cincinnati Political Science professor David Niven on the upcoming November election. 30:31 Face the State: Ohio Supreme Court race on November's ballot. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on the constitutional amendment on November ballot to change the way legislative maps are drawn with University of Cincinnati Political Science professor David Niven and Chris Davey from Citizens not Politicians. Zoning changes approved by Columbus City Council with Carlie Boos from the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio and Columbus City Council member Rob Doran. A report on the first 3D printed house in Columbus with Columbus City Council member Emmanuel Remy.

A proposed major overhaul of Columbus' 70-year-old zoning code will bring big changes to Columbus. If passed, the new code will dramatically reshape parts of the city by unlocking current density and height restrictions, allow more mixed-use developments, and much more. Proponents argue a zoning code overhaul is critical to help Columbus fix its worsening housing crisis, while opponents worry that the proposal could bring about a loss of control over new development in established neighborhoods, or even the loss of historic buildings. The proposed overhaul could allow for 88,000 new housing units along key city corridors, impacting 12,300 parcels. The proposal is currently in a 60-day public review period, with Columbus City Council's final vote on the proposed changes coming this summer. Draft plans would allow much taller buildings and denser housing along major streets including Broad Street, High Street, and Cleveland Avenue, plus an elimination of parking requirements. While some welcome the increased housing options, others are concerned about potential changes to neighborhood character. With a panel bringing multiple voices to the table, we unpack the way this summer's proposed zoning overhaul could reshape Columbus. Featuring: Rob Dorans, President Pro Tem, Columbus City Council  Leah Evans, President & CEO, Homeport  Dr. Rebecca Kemper, CEO, Columbus Landmarks  Kathy Green, Vice-Chair and Zoning Committee Chair, Columbus Southside Area Commission The moderator is Mark Ferenchik, News Director, WOSU Public Media. This forum was sponsored by Crane Group.   The presenting sponsor of CMC's livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was supported by The Ellis.  This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on July 10, 2024.

00:00 Show open/ Ohio Department of Jobs and Family services Director Matt Damschroder on Elder Abuse Awareness Month. 7:02 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth and Families about the organization's purpose, history and services. 16:22 Pet Safety in the heat with Dr. Rena Carlson, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association 25:53 Face the State: Ohio Legislative Black Caucus on proposed legislation that would repeal Ohio's death penalty laws. A bill to add the use of nitrogen hypoxia as a death penalty method in Ohio. Discussion of House Bill 531 to increase penalties for sextortion crimes and a senate bill to help human trafficking survivors expunge non-violent crimes from their records. Explanation of a bill that would change the nomination process for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio following the FirstEnergy scandal. Legislation that would require hospitals to provide pricing transparency and the Strong Foundations Act which is aimed at helping new moms and babies. A Columbus City Council initiative to help mothers quit smoking during pregnancy and Ohio's share of a settlement over talc products with Johnson & Johnson. A proposed Amtrak route between Columbus and Chicago and coverage of a symposium on Artificial Intelligence recently held at the statehouse. Reporting on the special election recently held in Ohio's 6th congressional district and an interview with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca about his new book.

00:00 Show open/ Lindsay Collins, Executive Director for Komen Columbus shares information about the upcoming Race for the Cure fundraising event in Columbus and what the funds raised support for people dealing with breast cancer. 10:02 A portion of Columbus City Council's meeting on Monday 4/29/24 with city officials and some of the protesters who were arrested at Ohio State University while demonstrating the war in Gaza. 34:50 Face the State: discussion of the problem with the timing of Democratic party's nominating convention falling after the deadline to get President Joe Biden on Ohio's November ballot with Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R- Kitts Hill) and House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D- Upper Arlington), House Bill 161 with Sen. Stephanie Kunze (R- Dublin), a recent rally held by nurses demanding better staffing with Rep. Elgin Rogers (D- Toledo), and the Community Pharmacy Protection Act with Rep. Tim Barhorst (R- Fort Loramie). 47:56 Face The State: Kevin Miller, Director of Opportunities for Ohioans With Disabilities and Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie of Gahanna.

Housing is the foundation on which our lives are built. Throughout this special series, we've looked at the affordable housing puzzle from many different angles.In this final episode of Untangled, we look at possible solutions to solving the housing crisis from the local, state, and federal level. Our guests are Rob Dorans, president pro tem, Columbus City Council; Bill Blessing, State Senator (R-Colerain Twp.); and Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator (D-Ohio).

Housing is the foundation on which our lives are built. Throughout this special series, we've looked at the affordable housing puzzle from many different angles.In this final episode of Untangled, we look at possible solutions to solving the housing crisis from the local, state, and federal level. Our guests are Rob Dorans, president pro tem, Columbus City Council; Bill Blessing, State Senator (R-Colerain Twp.); and Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator (D-Ohio).

00:00 Show open/ Adero Robinson, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Columbus on the opportunity for young adults to serve their community while taking advantage of important professional development and networking opportunities. 14:57 Michael Buzzelli, Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on March Madness, the signs that gambling is becoming a problem, and what resources are available to help. 27:35 Columbus City Council's resolution calling for peace in Gaza. 35:08 Face the State: Doug Petcash recaps the primary election in Ohio. 46:01 Face the State with University of Cincinnati Political Science professor David Niven and Ohio State University Political Science Professor Emeritus Paul Beck on Ohio's Senate race in November, and a young Central Ohio pageant winner who is working to spread an anti-bullying message.

Welcome to another episode of Innovation Somalia Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories of individuals who dare to make a difference in their communities. In today's episode, we have a special guest who recently took on the challenge of running for the Columbus City Council. Join us as we unravel the journey of a local politician, sharing insights, challenges, and the passion that fuels civic engagement. Get ready for a compelling conversation that explores the heartbeat of grassroots politics and the drive to create positive change right at the heart of our city. I hope you like it. Thank you.

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin on the latest edition of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode we discuss public transportation in Columbus, talk about why affordable housing is so important, and mention what's being done regarding gun control in the city.

Author Richard Kahlenberg's new book offers an indictment of America's housing policy by revealing the social engineering underlying our segregation by economic class, the social and political fallout that result, and what we can do about it. His new book, Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See, published in 2023 by PublicAffairs, closely examines America's “new redlining,” restrictive single-family zoning that carefully controls what types of housing can be built and where. While ostensibly created to maintain good qualities in neighborhoods, single-family zoning has instead been used to steadily inflate property values and is greatly exacerbating America's deepening housing crisis and economic inequality. Kahlenberg's new book shows that housing choice has been socially engineered to the benefit of the affluent, and that the most restrictive zoning is often found in politically liberal cities where racial views are progressive. We unpack the nationwide implications of single-family zoning and zoom in on Columbus for an exploration of how exclusive zoning in Central Ohio is shutting thousands out from the benefits of home ownership. Featuring Richard D. Kahlenberg, Non-Resident Scholar, Center on Education and Workforce, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, Senior Fellow, Progressive Policy Institute, Professorial Lecturer, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, George Washington University, and Author, Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See; Shayla Favor, Member, Columbus City Council; Tehani Mesa-Morales, SHRM-CP, Families Flourish Program Graduate, and Human Resources Generalist, ViaQuest, Inc.; and moderator Amy Klaben. President & CEO, Families Flourish. This forum was sponsored by Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation, The Robert Weiler Company, and Homeport. It was supported by The Ellis.  The forum livestream was presented by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and The Columbus Dispatch. It was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on November 29, 2023.    

Carolyn Harding with Adrienne Hood, Columbus City Council candidate for the People, on the November 7, 2023 ballot. Adrienne Hood is a mother of three and has four grandchildren. She retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2020 as a Master Sergeant, and is a Columbus native who grew up in Linden. Adrienne graduated from Columbus City Schools and has her bachelor's in criminal justice administration and her master's in human services. A servant leader at her core, she serves in her church and has served on several grassroots boards over the years. Adrienne is passionate about the changes that need to take place in our city which will protect everyone regardless of their zip code. She is most passionate about public safety, mental healthcare, affordable housing, and public education. Adrienne Hood for Columbus City Council is endorsed by ElectBlackwomen, New Politics New Power, Our Revolution - Ohio, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in AmericaCandidate, Ohio Working Families Party and The Matriots. Welcome Adrienne. Your campaign is in the final stretch, less than two weeks to election day. If elected Columbus City Council member, what will you do first for the People of Columbus? AdrienneHood.com GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 91.9FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Face Book: GrassRoot Ohio Instagram: www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! @user-42674753 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

When Lourdes Barroso de Padilla first won her seat on Columbus City Council in 2021, she was the first Latina to serve in the role — a role that she plans to continue as she runs unopposed for reelection to Council District 8 this November. In today's interview, she talks about her background and goes a lot deeper into the conversations around growth, transportation and opportunity. The post Candidate Lourdes Barroso de Padilla appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

When Lourdes Barroso de Padilla first won her seat on Columbus City Council in 2021, she was the first Latina to serve in the role — a role that she plans to continue as she runs unopposed for reelection to Council District 8 this November. In today's interview, she talks about her background and goes a lot deeper into the conversations around growth, transportation and opportunity. The post Candidate Lourdes Barroso de Padilla appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Luis Gil, candidate for District Two, is the only candidate running this November for a seat on Columbus City Council that identifies as a Republican. And while the race is nonpartisan, that connection to the conservative party has become increasingly rare in races for local public offices over the past decade. The post Candidate Luis Gil appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Luis Gil, candidate for District Two, is the only candidate running this November for a seat on Columbus City Council that identifies as a Republican. And while the race is nonpartisan, that connection to the conservative party has become increasingly rare in races for local public offices over the past decade. The post Candidate Luis Gil appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

With the ongoing housing crisis, Ohioans are experiencing a steep decline in affordability for residents with extremely low incomes. Columbus City Council and community organizations work to find ways to support its residents.

With the ongoing housing crisis, Ohioans are experiencing a steep decline in affordability for residents with extremely low incomes. Columbus City Council and community organizations work to find ways to support its residents.

Police in the Cleveland area are investigating two smash and grab-style robberies at high-end retailers; Ohio's JD Vance says Trump indictment will impact his actions in the Senate; Columbus City Council approves funding to offer residents free gun locks; Ohio's Ballot Board tweaks Issue 1 language ahead of August special election.

In the Season 5 debut of Columbus Can't Wait, Columbus City Council candidate Adrienne Hood discusses her experience growing up in Columbus, serving in the military as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, raising children in Columbus and losing her son Henry Green to police violence, accountability at the Columbus Police Department, why she decided to run for city council, her platform and what she would like to see changed in Columbus, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Columbus City Council considering how to allocate half a million dollars to increase safety in the Short North and other areas; federal trial of a Northwest Ohio priest on child sex trafficking charges ends with a guilty verdict; some Ohio arts and culture organizations are set to receive a boost thanks to a new grant program announced by the governor; Lizzo finds the best taco in Cleveland.

Roughly 100 million adults in the U.S. are burdened with medical-related debt totaling some $200 billion.

Roughly 100 million adults in the U.S. are burdened with medical-related debt totaling some $200 billion.

Five years after approving a restructuring of Columbus City Council, voters this fall will see an expanded council where members reside in geographic districts but one that remains largely the same in terms of who sits in the chamber. This week, Columbus Underground Co-Founder Walker Evans discusses the change, the lack of participation in the races, and a new resource for columbusites to explore their respective districts. The post Columbus City Council Residential Districts appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Five years after approving a restructuring of Columbus City Council, voters this fall will see an expanded council where members reside in geographic districts but one that remains largely the same in terms of who sits in the chamber. This week, Columbus Underground Co-Founder Walker Evans discusses the change, the lack of participation in the races, and a new resource for columbusites to explore their respective districts. The post Columbus City Council Residential Districts appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, and Nana Watson, President of the Columbus National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), both appeared on America's Work Force Union Podcast. They discussed diversity, equity and inclusion in Central Ohio. They explained how the building trades and NAACP partnered for the Building Futures and Driving Futures Programs. The talk also turned to recently passed legislation by the Columbus City Council that created a Community Benefits Advisory Board and the city's promotion of a database featuring female-owned and minority-owned contractors.   Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Chris Gardner Foundation's “Permission to Dream” initiative, which promotes alternative career paths instead of college. He also discussed the Battle of Homestead Foundation and how knowledge of labor history would benefit the younger generation.

Brian Steel, VP of Columbus FOP Lodge 9, discusses the advantages to making this decision

Joe Montil, former Columbus City Council canidate and long time community, is ready to run against Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther.

Plus, is it racism or is it just plain brutality? That is the question that people are asking in the wake of the beating death of Tyre Nichols

00:00 Show Open / Aimee Shadwick, Director of RecoveryOhio, an agency formed to address mental health and addiction. 21:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend covers a number of topics, including U.S. Senator Rob Portman's farewell speech as he wraps up his career in public office; legislation that passed in the final days of voting at the Ohio Statehouse, measures approved by Columbus City Council, including gun and tobacco regulations; and a visit with Columbus City Council member Elizabeth Brown, who is leaving to become CEO of the Columbus YWCA. 43:30 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses the holiday blues and concerns about the influence social media has on people.

Columbus City Council approved a new gun control law and Eric Delbert, Owner of LEPD and Host of "On Target", joins The Mark Blazor Show to discuss it!

Preble County woman charged with murder for drowning her grandmother; Columbus City Council passes "common sense" gun control measure; Central Ohio measles outbreak now has 58 cases, 2 have had partial doses of MMR vaccine; OSU researchers look for the sweet spot in staying connected to work during free time.

AP reports biased fake news, Columbus City Council comes for guns and more

In this episode of the Then What Happened podcast show host Amelia Robinson speaks with Columbus City Councilwoman Lourdes Barroso de Padilla. The former latchkey kid and current city councilwoman took me on a 10-speed adventure through her childhood growing up on Columbus' East side where Mrs. Gamble was the unofficial neighborhood reporter. Lourdes tells me why everyone should earn more money, why she is a proud daughter of immigrants on a mission to change hearts and how her superpower, laughter and determination help her through the challenge of being in the room where decisions are made. 

Hot topics all around during this session of the Roundtable... Covid update - https://www.newsweek.com/why-america-doesnt-trust-cdc-opinion-1713145 (Dr. Marty at John Hopkins) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/canadian-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-tests-positive-covid-19-rcna33295 (testing positive for Covid-19) What's going on with https://www.yahoo.com/news/nancy-pelosis-husband-paul-pelosi-215047681.html (Paul Pelosi)? New gun law legislation and the limitations/possibilities of "red flag." Columbus City Council https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-city-council-approved-ordinance-demilitarizing-division-of-police-pro-tem-elizabeth-brown-chemical-agents-helicopters-explosives-mayor-andrew-ginther-protests-riots-public-safety-law-enforcement-6-6-2022 (approves ordinance) "demilitarizing" division of police. Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere. Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts. He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience. Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention. For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit https://www.ohiolegaldefense.com/ (Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A.)  You can also find Lawyer Talk on these platforms: Rumble: LawyerTalkPodcast Brighteon: LawyerTalkPodcast Gab: @LawyerTalkPodcast GETTR: @LawyerTalk Copyright 2022 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At Law

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On this weeks episode of On Target, it is JAM PACKED with importance. Secretary of State Frank LaRose joins the show to discuss the importance of the local election on Tuesday November 2, 2021. A surprise call from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on voting NO on Issue 7! Also, a local candidate Aaron Schlabach who is running for Grove City City Council. Last but not least, Tom Sussi stops by asking for you to vote for him for Columbus City Council. See, it's jam packed with importance.

On this weeks episode of On Target, Eric and the guys discuss the upcoming election and the importance of voting for Columbus City Council. Don't think that the guys won't touch on the recent Alec Baldwin movie set gun incident, because they do.

In this episode, I talk with Lourdes Barroso de Padilla about her life as Cuban American and her decision to run for Columbus City Council.

Kids in the street, police hard to find, shots fired, and many more terrible things happening around Columbus are the topics of discussion in this weeks episode. JC has the latest gun news and the gun of the week. Later, Tom Sussi joins the show to discuss his upcoming run for Columbus City Council.

In fewer than three decades, Central Ohio is projected to be home to three million people. Covering just 40 square miles in 1950, the City of Columbus now stretches over 225 square miles. Just how all these residents will move through this vast space is just part of the challenge facing the LinkUS mobility initiative, the topic of today's CMC forum. “The LinkUS Columbus Mobility Initiative” was sponsored by HNTB and by AARP Ohio. This forum was recorded before a live audience following COVID protocols at the Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on September 15, 2021.   The speakers are:  Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor, City of Columbus Christie Angel, President and Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Columbus   Shannon G. Hardin, President of Columbus City Council   Monica Jones, Chief Equity Officer with the Central Ohio Transit Authority   William Murdock, Executive Director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission   The host is Mike Thompson, Chief Content Director of News and Public Affairs with WOSU Public Media  

Columbus City Council unanimously approved a police contract Monday night that outlines the parameters of a new 11-member civilian review board. As Columbus' civilian review board gets off the ground, a look at similar boards operate across the U.S.

Elizabeth Brown was elected to Columbus City Council in 2015 and holds the office of President Pro Tempore. She's the executive director of the Ohio Women's Public Policy Network, a member of the Columbus Women's Commission, and serves on various committees, such as for the CelebrateOne Policy.  An accomplished writer, Liz initially pursued a career in journalism, working for WOSU Public Radio and being published by New York Magazine. Eventually, she realized that her work wasn't satisfying her life calling and decided to follow in her father's footsteps by turning her hobby of politics into a career. To this day, she maintains that writing is one of the most important and practical skills a person can have.  One thing led to another and she was able to turn her work as a Campaign Manager into a seat on the Columbus City Council, where she's now led the city through a pandemic and beyond.  Our conversation covers her entire life story, from the stressful early years through to her city council job and beyond as we get into what the future might hold – both for the city and for Liz. We explore her gratitude for her difficult childhood, we grapple with the idea of a politician as someone who serves popular opinion versus someone who makes independent decisions based on what they believe is right, and we examine the benefits of injecting fresh, outsider perspectives into organizations and groups where things have gone stale.  What Brett asks: [00:02:30] How did you get to where you are today? [00:05:10] Do you believe fresh, outside perspectives can be valuable in politics? [00:10:30] Let's go back to the beginning. Tell me about your childhood. [00:15:00] You talk about there being silver linings in the negatives of your upbringing but was that how you saw things at the time? [00:18:20] Did your parents maintain a good relationship after their divorce? [00:20:50] What were you like as a child once you started school? [00:23:55] Was your desire to follow in your dad's footsteps evident in childhood? [00:25:18] What was your mom's line of work? [00:28:00] What role have the arts had in your life? [00:29:50] What happened once you finished school and began thinking about your career? [00:35:20] What was your first job in the world of politics? [00:39:40] What was your path from campaign manager to being on the city council? [00:42:00] You spend so much time taking care of other people, how do you manage to recharge your own batteries? [00:46:30] Coming out of the pandemic, how are you finding your role as a leader in the city, today? [00:53:00] Would you say it's accurate that you have no separation between work life and personal life? [00:54:55] What does the future look like for you and for Columbus? [01:00:10] Any final thoughts? To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://gravityproject.com/ (gravityproject.com) Resources: https://twitter.com/lizforus (Liz Brown on Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-brown-4a81903/ (Liz Brown on LinkedIn) https://lizforus.com (Liz for Us) https://www.columbus.gov/council/ebrown/ (Liz Brown at The Columbus City Council) Gravity is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media).

Carolyn Harding with Jonathan Beard and David Harewood, organizers with the Columbus Police Accountability Project, “To provide information for empowered citizens to learn more about how to exercise our collective power to ensure police accountability. Finally..” Jon Beard's life goal is to help make the world a better place. He now works in the field of career technical education after working for 22 years in community-led redevelopment of distressed neighborhoods. He has helped lead multiple citizen ballot initiatives to reform Columbus City Council and regulate campaign contributions, coached and then ran a youth baseball league, and volunteered with many social welfare associations in his 30 years in Columbus. David S. Harewood is an advocate and artist who's spent the last decade in Columbus to give voice to the voiceless and help shorten the ”long arc of history” toward justice with every project and campaign. Having forged alliances and friendships with multiple organizations addressing, and victims of, police abuse, he joined with the Columbus Police Accountability Project as a way to provide protection for and a voice to those long afraid to speak out about the wrongs committed against them in the name of “law and order”. This is from the Columbus Police Accountability Website: “We are a collection of African American community leaders and involved citizens and our allies who are calling for the federal protection from a rogue division of police that has a pattern and practice of violating our community's rights under the Constitution of the United States of America and the country's various federally-ensured civil rights. We seek federal protection because for the past decades city political leadership has failed in that task. We will support our call for federal oversight by providing collecting and the testimony of Columbus residents who have experienced such lawless policing since the DOJ last investigated Columbus in 1998.” Columbus is a dangerous city, the Columbus Division of Police's violence and killing of our Black and People of Color citizens is next to that of New York City and Chicago. What is going on in Columbus with the Division of Police? https://c-pap.info GrassRoot Ohio, Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Check us out and Like us on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ If you miss the Friday broadcast, you can find it here: All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 GrassRoot Ohio is now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 This GrassRoot Ohio interview can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click HereOyauma Garrison serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer at A Kid Again, Inc, a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing adventures for kids facing life threatening conditions. A Kid Again provides hope, happiness and healing through ongoing fun activities called Adventures. Oyauma is a former insurance company executive of over 20 years. He worked at State Farm, Nationwide, Allstate, and Jacobson. He currently serves as a Director on the Board of Buckeye Insurance.Active in the community, Oyauma has received numerous awards for leadership and community service. Most recently selected as a Columbus Business First Most Admired C-Suite leader. He has received an honorary doctorate degree from Franklin University for Community Leadership. Oyauma has been featured in several publications and delivered his first TedTalk on Corporate Social Responsibility in 2016. He has been recognized with the United States of America Presidential 2014 Gold Standard Award for Community Service. Additionally, recognized twice by the Oho General Assembly for his leadership and by the Columbus City Council.Oyauma received his bachelor's degree from Denison University and his MBA from Franklin University. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Oyauma is married to Dr. Sacheen Garrison and the proud father of Mya, Cameron, and Carter.Website: https://akidagain.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-kid-again/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/akidagainFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/akidagain/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_kid_again/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click Here Oyauma Garrison serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer at A Kid Again, Inc, a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing adventures for kids facing life threatening conditions. A Kid Again provides hope, happiness and healing through ongoing fun activities called Adventures. Oyauma is a former insurance company executive of over 20 years. He worked at State Farm, Nationwide, Allstate, and Jacobson. He currently serves as a Director on the Board of Buckeye Insurance. Active in the community, Oyauma has received numerous awards for leadership and community service. Most recently selected as a Columbus Business First Most Admired C-Suite leader. He has received an honorary doctorate degree from Franklin University for Community Leadership. Oyauma has been featured in several publications and delivered his first TedTalk on Corporate Social Responsibility in 2016. He has been recognized with the United States of America Presidential 2014 Gold Standard Award for Community Service. Additionally, recognized twice by the Oho General Assembly for his leadership and by the Columbus City Council. Oyauma received his bachelor's degree from Denison University and his MBA from Franklin University. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Oyauma is married to Dr. Sacheen Garrison and the proud father of Mya, Cameron, and Carter. Website: https://akidagain.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-kid-again/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/akidagain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akidagain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_kid_again/

COVID vaccine: Johnson & Johnson doses could go to waste in Ohio (beaconjournal.com) Columbus City Council follows state, federal leads and repeals mask mandate (dispatch.com) Fired Canton McKinley head football coach Marcus Wattley speaks out (cantonrep.com) Riverside Drive: Cincinnati police said driver hit in face by cicada, then crashed Thanks for listening to the podcast. Help us out by sharing the episode, subscribing to the podcast, supporting our sponsors and joining our listener support program. You can also leave a voice mail for our show here. Check out past episodes and enter to win contests on our show page here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chris-pugh6/message

Vaccine lottery rules change as state requires Ohioans to opt-in to the multi-million dollar drawings; Gov. Mike Dewine says change in CDC guidance doesn't mean going maskless everywhere in the state; Columbus City Council unanimously approves $10 million settlement for the family of police shooting victim Andre Hill.

On this weeks episode of On Target, it's time to celebrate the one and only Eric Delbert! With it being Erics birthday he has the gun of the week and he does not disappoint! Later, the guys are joined by Tom Kubiniec with SecureIt Gun Storage. With a special appearance by Tom Sussi who is running for Columbus City Council.

This week we speak with Hana, one of the foremost organizers in Columbus. She is one of the founders of Black Abolitionist Collective Ohio and co-director for Central Ohio Freedom Fund. Hana has been organizing since 2016 when 13-year-old Tyre King was murdered by Columbus police officer Bryan Mason. Current List of Community Demands: The termination, arrest and indictment of officers Jason Meade, Andrew Howe and Nicholas Reardon for the murders of Casey Goodson Jr., Miles Jackson and Ma'Khia Bryant. Revocation of the pensions of Jason Meade, Adam Coy, Andrew Howe and Nicholas Reardon. Full transparency and accountability in the investigations of the deaths of Casey Goodson Jr., Miles Jackson and Ma'Khia Bryant by the hands of law enforcement. Franklin County Sheriff and Columbus Division of Police cover the funeral expenses of Casey Goodson Jr., Miles Jackson and Ma'Khia Bryant. The immediate resignation of Franklin County Sheriff, Dallas Baldwin. The immediate termination of Deputy Chief Quinlan in relation to his continued negligence in holding his officers accountable for murdering, terrorizing, and brutalizing the Black community and those who support them. The immediate resignation of Mayor Andrew Ginther. Commitment from Franklin County Commissioners to divest from Franklin County Sheriff's office. Commitment from Columbus City Council to divest from Columbus Police Department. Commitment from the Civilian Review Board to investigate and hold CPD accountable for their continued crimes against the Black Community and those who support them. Follow + support Hana's work: *Black Abolitionist Collective Ohio @baco.614 *Central Ohio Freedom Fund @centralohfreedomfund *Hana @harmony.yz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

That's it. That's the show. We go through his IBDB profile and point out all the shows that were written by old, dead, white men. More importantly, here are the phone numbers for Columbus officials for you to demand justice for Ma'Khia Bryant. Interim Police Chief Michael Woods: 614-645-4720. Mayor Andrew Ginther: 614-645-7671 or 311@columbus.gov. Columbus City Council: 614-645-7380. Also, for our Seattle folks...keep your foot on the gas, keep paying attention to local activists at blacklivesseattle.org, seattleprotestnetwork.org and @seattleprotestnetwork on Instagram.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Ginther is the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio — Andrew was elected to the Mayor’s office as the 53rd Mayor of Columbus in 2015, succeeding Mayor Michael B. Coleman, who was the longest serving mayor in Columbus city history. Mayor Ginther previously served on the Columbus City Council from 2007-2015.

About our Guest: Evelyn ‘Mimi’ Woodson is a pioneer in local politics as the longest-serving Latino elected official in the state of Georgia. She talks about her 15 years of military service, her strong sense of faith, and how being known as the community candy lady led to her 25-years on the Columbus City Council.Mimi tells us she is okay with being a Southern Puerto Rican and shares what she likes about living in Columbus, Georgia (1:35)Mimi talks about the ups and downs of being in the Military (5:21)We learn about how being the community Candy Lady – which was about so much more than just selling candy (10:24)How a spiritual experience helped Mimi decide to run for office. She shares about the time she heard from somebody that she should NOT do something, and how it had the reverse effect on her (13:09)History lesson: Puerto Ricans are American citizens. Turning negative comments into an opportunity to educate – that’s one of her skills (21:10)Being the only Latina on City Council and the uniqueness of identifying with a community other than the one you’re supposed to represent. Being inclusive and humble are some of her keys to success (24:10)About leaving her thumbprint and her legacy in politics and some parting words of wisdom – we’re all beautiful like a Gucci bag (32:59)

This week we talk to Jasmine Ayres, community organizer and former candidate for Columbus City Council representative in Ohio. In this episode we discuss the Census 2020, reflect on the non-indictments and miscarriage of justice in Breonna Taylor's case, and talk through the psychology of protesting and why it's still important. The census deadline is coming up. Regardless if you are undocumented, have a felony on your record, or even a warrant out for your arrest - you will not be punished for filling out the Census. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of EVERYONE in the United States every 10 years. The Census governs the allocation of more than $675 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year for roads, schools, and other public institutions across our communities. It also determines the number of congressional seats and Electoral College votes. The Census takes less than 10 minutes to fill out and is available in 59 languages. Fill out the Census by September 30th online at my2020census.gov, over the phone at 844-330-2020, or in person at your nearest Columbus Public Library location. Follow Jasmine Ayres @Ayres4Columbus @jasmineandretti Hosted by EhKees & Tareya; Recorded & Edited by The Dreamcatchers Recording Studios; Executive Producer: Jenn Nielsen; Post Production Assistant: Callan Reese. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

Calvin Cooper is the co-founder and CEO of Rhove, a fintech company founded to turn every renter into an owner. Prior to founding Rhove, Calvin was a Director and Venture Partner at an early stage venture capital firm located in the Midwest. Calvin is active in community and entrepreneur support organizations. He serves on the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center YEx Advisory Board. In 2017, the Columbus City Council and the Create Columbus Commission recognized Calvin with the Visionary Award, and he was also listed in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2017 by Columbus Business First. Calvin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Capital University in Financial Economics. Discussion Why it is important for every member in a democracy to have an economic stake in their community? How the pandemic affected our decision to make our long term plan of launching Renterhsip our short term plan to launch it in 3 months? As an ex-VC, how are you viewing the explosion of Proptech and starting a company. For multifamily investors, what is the best thing they can do to help future-proof their properties? For RE developers considering co-living developments, what one thing should they be thinking about that isn’t obvious? What we learned from launching an MVP savings product before launching Rentership. Lightning round. Links https://rhove.com/ https://twitter.com/Rhove_rent https://www.instagram.com/rhove.rent/   Find more of The Future of Living Podcast online at https://futureoflivingpodcast.com. Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram, @FutureLivingPod. The Future of Living Podcast is produced by Media Club. Learn more at https://mediaclub.co.

In this episode of Wise Up! I talk to Calvin Cooper, category creator and virtuous disruptor and all-around wise dude about taking the helm and creating opportunities for everyone to own a stake in their communities and their lives. He’s launched RENTERSHIP to do just that, and Fast Company featured this new groundbreaking idea in the real estate and homeownership space. We get into Aristotelian ethics, what our founding fathers wanted for us, and what it means to be connected to the land and community. Calvin has a lot to teach us about how to lead and do principle-driven work. We’re going to see more of Calvin in the future. Calvin Cooper is the co-founder and CEO of Rhove, a fintech company founded on the belief that everyone has the right to invest in their home. Rhove expands access and opportunity for everyone to own in their community. Prior to founding Rhove, Calvin was a Director and Venture Partner at an early stage venture capital firm located in the Midwest. Calvin is active in community and entrepreneur support organizations. He serves on the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center YEx Advisory Board. In 2017, the Columbus City Council and the Create Columbus Commission recognized Calvin with the Visionary Award, and he was also listed in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2017 by Columbus Business First. Calvin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Capital University in Financial Economics. Learn more about Rhove at https://rhove.com/ or follow on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov. Mike Dewine urges Ohioans to take seriously the spikes in COVID-19 occurring around the state, particularly in Hamilton and Montgomery counties; current health orders extended in Ohio by one week to allow Dewine administration time to solidify plans for next phase of pandemic response; outdoor visits at nursing homes to resume in mid-July; Columbus City Council among municipalities discussing how to demilitarize police departments; former Cincinnati City Council member pleads guilty to fraud charges.

Shortly after the first Policy Brief with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin was recorded, protests began in Columbus and the United States in response to the killing of George Floyd. In Part 2 of Policy Brief with President Hardin, he discusses what needs to happen in Columbus and the nation to address systemic racism.

In Policy Brief, Part 1 with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin, he explains the city of Columbus' responses to COVID-19 and what the plans are for getting Columbus opened for business. This discussion took place a few weeks before protests began in Columbus and the United States in response to the killing of George Floyd.

This episode originally aired on June 19, 2020. Columbus City Council and Franklin County Board of Commissioners have both declared racism a public health crisis in the last month. Even after that and after weeks of protests across the country, uncertainty remains about what that means.

The protests and coronavirus pandemic have only highlighted the health disparity and systemic racism. Franklin County Health Officials and Columbus City Council have declared racism a public health crisis. But what does the crisis designation mean, will it change how we act and will it improve the health for people of color.

Calvin Cooper is the co-founder and CEO of Rhove, a Columbus-based fintech company founded on the belief that everyone has the right to invest in their home. In this episode we talk to Calvin about bringing innovation to the challenges of home ownership, why this was an idea he and his co-founders just had to pursue and what the future of ownership looks like.Prior to founding Rhove, Calvin was a Director and Venture Partner at an early stage venture capital firm located in the Midwest. Calvin is active in community and entrepreneur support organizations. He serves on the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center YEx Advisory Board. In 2017, the Columbus City Council and the Create Columbus Commission recognized Calvin with the Visionary Award, and he was also listed in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2017 by Columbus Business First. Calvin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Capital University in Financial Economics.For more information on Rhove: https://rhove.com/Connect with Calvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinncooper/Follow Calvin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalvinNCooper

COVID-19 continues to make our lives harder, but we are so thankful to be joined by Columbus, Ohio City Councilmember Liz Brown to talk to us about her political path, her dedication to progressive policy and municipal government, and give us a glimmer of hope during these trying times.

About our Guest:
Elizabeth Brown was elected to Columbus City Council in 2015, reelected in 2019, and holds the office of President Pro Tempore. In addition, Brown is the Executive Director of the Ohio Women’s Public Policy Network. She has prior experience in economic development, nonprofit service, and state government. Brown worked as an economic development manager to the City of Columbus, taught middle school students as a City Year Americorps member, and has been published in New York Magazine and on WOSU Public Radio.

 President Pro Tem Brown’s core objective is to fight for broad-based economic prosperity that levels the playing field for every family in Columbus. In her first year, Brown commissioned a comprehensive study of the city’s tax incentive policies, which resulted in a $15-per-hour minimum wage for city job incentives and new affordable housing requirements for city housing incentives. Brown introduced and passed an ordinance to promote the hiring of restored citizens and disadvantaged workers by companies who bid on city construction projects.
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"Almost 70% of COVID19 cases in Columbus are 20-44 years old." What is going on in Columbus right now? What does the most recent "stay at home" order mean? That and many other questions are answered in this update from Columbus City Council President - Shannon Hardin. Be smart and let's get through this.  

In Episode 102, Dave and Jessica talk about the death of Kobe Bryant, Jessica’s trip across the state to visit the Columbus City Council, the 30 Troopers fired for cheating, Georgia’s push to eliminate ‘the Jungle Primary,’ and -- for once -- there’s a congressional bill worth praising!  

Carolyn Harding with Jonathan Beard and David Harewood, organizers for Everyday People for Positive Change, a citizen ballot initiative committee seeking to improve Columbus City Council. (from website) “We believe our city council and our elections should be structured in such a way so that council members are accountable to ordinary citizens. We believe in fair and competitive elections for a responsive and representative council.” Jonathan Beard serves as Treasurer of Everyday People for Positive Change. He has participated with three such groups since 2013, calling for reforms in the structure of city council and campaign finance reform, including serving as co-chair of Represent Columbus, the only citizen-led charter amendment initiative to make it to the ballot in the charter's 100 year history (2016). Beginning in 1996, Beard served for 22 years as President and CEO of Columbus Compact Corporation the nonprofit organization charged with developing and leading community strategies for areas of Columbus that met federal statutory criteria for "pervasive poverty and social distress." In this role, he organized and led a wide variety of grassroots economic development and neighborhood improvement initiatives. He has served as a little league coach and Board Chairman for the Driving Park Youth Baseball League, served as a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Central Ohio, Ohio Dominican University, and on community advisory groups including with COTA, MORPC, PNC and Huntington National Bank, and has volunteered with numerous civic groups. Beard received a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Masters in Public Administration from the Ohio State University. He is married with two children, and a resident of the Near East Side of Columbus. David S. Harewood moved to Columbus in the summer of 2011, working to protect collective bargaining rights for the state's union employee population. He spent the next few years working with groups like Working America and the NAACP to register voters and promote progressive causes in the greater Twin Cities, Detroit, and Philadelphia areas, then returned to Columbus to focus on more local matters. A founding member of the People's Justice Project, former Ohio field director of the National Association for Civil Discourse, David is a progressive organizer who strongly believes that good government is possible so long as it's responsive to the needs and desires of its people. http://everydaypeoplecolumbus.us/ GrassRoot Ohio w/ Carolyn Harding - Conversations with every-day people, working on important issues here in Columbus and all around Ohio! Tune in every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org ​ All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753

Council President Hardin has said that his time on Council will be measured by how much he can improve the lives of vulnerable young people in Columbus. Council President Hardin serves as the Co-Chair of the Columbus My Brother's Keeper Initiative, which aims to bridge opportunity gaps for young people of color and raise the bar for the entire community.     We covered a ton of topics but focused on the rapid population growth and the problems it has caused. We dive into weed reform, rising housing costs, and one of my most passionate topics, public transportation.

Columbus Dispatch reporters Tim Feran, Kevin Stankiewicz, Ken Gordon, and Mark Ferenchik join us to discuss how a newly proposed ticket tax would affect arts in Columbus, Ohio. During this we speak with Greater Columbus Arts Council members Tom Katzenmeyer and Jamie Goldstein to talk about the details of what this could look like for the city of Columbus.

We interview Michael Mentel, Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister. Mike talks about his path from Columbus City Council to BigLaw, and why you should make friends with your firm's marketing department.

Dispatch reporters Rick Rouan and Mark Ferenchik are back again to talk scooters in Columbus. We discuss the new law that was put into place by the Columbus City Council. Finally, we go into detail regarding how Lime and Bird users will have to scoot on the streets or risk getting a ticket in Columbus.

The Philanthropy Episode – A Holiday Double Feature A CEO’s Virtual Mentor® Episode 14 Holiday greetings from The Leadership Lyceum!  Welcome to our 14th episode of the podcast. ‘Tis the season of giving and we give you our holiday gift in the form of this holiday special double episode on Philanthropy.  We’ll cover the subject from a few different angles. First. from the perspective of the giver – with our first guest, University of Chicago benefactor Bernard DelGiorno.  Bernie also advises his clients on charitable giving in his role in private wealth management at UBS. Next, from the angle of the recipient.  We’ll glean the perspectives of Jennifer Sampson, CEO of The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.  Jennifer led a remarkable turnaround in Dallas and has led the development of programs that fund impactful and innovative social entrepreneurship.  Finally, we introduce you to a group of public company CEO’s in Ohio that are leveraging their musical talents to raise money for charities in Ohio.  Two of the CEOs that we feature have the ultra-cool distinction of being board members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  We feature the music of the CEO band, Power Chords throughout the music interludes in the program.  Segment I: Bernard DelGiorno, University of Chicago benefactor Segment II: Jennifer Sampson, CEO of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Segment III: The Ohio CEO band for charity - The Power Chords.  Perhaps it is not widely known that there is a group of several CEOs in Ohio have given their musical talent and time to charitable fundraising events.  One band that raises money for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame includes three of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame board members: Drums: Nick Akins, CEO of utility AEP in Columbus; Guitars, vocals and keyboards: George Barrett, CEO of Cardinal Health; Guitars: Dr. Michael Drake, President of The Ohio State University and; Bass: Greg Harris, President of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Another band, The Power Chords, includes Akins and Barrett, plus multi-instrument virtuoso and vocalist Joe Hamrock, the CEO of utility NiSource.  Segment III is my coverage of The Power Chords at their Thursday, September 28th evening gig fundraiser for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank in Grove City, Ohio, outside Columbus. Conclusion  We hope you enjoyed this holiday season episode of A CEO’s Virtual Mentor and the fitting subject of Philanthropy from its many different angles.  It’s clear across all of these segments the devotion of our guests to something larger than themselves.  Famous Last Words We close our episode in Lyceum tradition with Famous Last Words.  It’s December 24, 1941.  Christmas Eve.  Just 17 days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt lights the White House Christmas tree and is joined in this, his 9th ceremonial act (pre-presidential term-limits) by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who was in Washington for the Arcadia Conference, the first wartime conference between these two close allies since the US entrance into World War II just 16 days prior on December 8th. Try as I might to edit this down for our 21st Century attention spans and our improved discourse efficiency at between 140 to 280 characters, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance, I lacked the courage to cut.  Use a bookmark, because it’s well worth a listen.  On this day, 76 years ago, two of the 20th century’s most monumental figures took the stage with two purposes.  On the surface, they took to the microphone to announce the lighting of a tree.  But in their soaring speeches, they made clear the principles for which they had now committed both of their nations.  The overtones and undertones are thought-provoking and revealing for our current state of sensibility.  Warm wishes for the holidays and for your resolve for the New Year. Thanks for joining us.  We can’t improve without your feedback – write us through our website www.LeadershipLyceum.com and subscribe on iTunes.  See you next time. Program Guide Episode 14 The Philanthropy Episode   0:19        Introduction 0:29        Introduction to specific programming in this Episode 14 2:38        Segment I: Bernard DelGiorno, University of Chicago Benefactor 23:05      Segment II: Jennifer Sampson, CEO of The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas 53:20      Segment III: The Power Chords, Benefit Concert 54:18      Nick Akins CEO of AEP 57:19      Matt Habash, CEO of Mid-Ohio Foodbank 1:04:26   Nick Akins CEO of AEP 1:08:03   George Barrett, CEO of Cardinal Health 1:12:12   Joe Hamrock CEO of NiSource 1:13:04   Nick Akins CEO of AEP & Joe Hamrock CEO of NiSource 1:22:42   Conclusion and Famous Last Words with Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill (Christmas 1941).    Informative and Helpful Links  Our Sponsor – TransparentCareer https://www.transparentcareer.com   Board Game: Tesla vs Edison War of Currents To ensure pre-Christmas arrival, order your game now through Amazon at www.artana.com/store   Segment I – The Benefactor – Mr. Bernard DelGiorno Article on University of Chicago Alumni Service Medal Award Recipient: http://www.kintera.org/site/c.fnKDIQNsEkG/b.5179039/k.9C22/Bernard_DelGiorno.htm   Segment II – The Recipient – Jennifer Sampson, CEO of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas https://unitedwaydallas.org/   Segment III – Giving Charitable Talents – Ohio's Rock and Roll CEOs The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Band: http://www.shadowboxlive.org/shows/are-you-ready-to-rock The Power Chords: https://aepretirees.com/2012/10/08/harvest-palooza-raises-50000-to-fight-hunger/ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: https://www.rockhall.com   Famous Last Words Historical Background on the Darkest Days of World War II – 17 days after Pearl Harbor – FDR and Churchill Together in Washington Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/darkest-days-world-war-ii-winston-churchills-visit-white-house-brought-hope-washington-180961798/   The Full Audio of FDR and Churchill’s Speeches on December 24th 1941 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington https://archive.org/details/PresidentFranklinRoosevelt411224WhiteHouseChristmasTreeCeremony   Biographies of Guests    Mr. Bernard DelGiorno Donor profile from the University of Chicago Alumni & Friends online community: http://www.kintera.org/site/c.fnKDIQNsEkG/b.5179039/k.9C22/Bernard_DelGiorno.htm   Ms. Jennifer Sampson Ms. Jennifer Sampson has been Chief Executive Officer and President of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas since September 13, 2011. Ms. Sampson served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc. since 2004. Ms. Sampson serves as a Member of Customer Advisory Board at Atmos Energy Corp.   Mr. Nick Akins Nick Akins is chairman, president and chief executive officer of American Electric Power. He is AEP’s 11th chairman, 10th president and sixth CEO in the company’s more than 100-year history. He is a member of AEP’s board of directors and is the only management representative on the board. Akins rose through the ranks at both AEP and the former Central and South West Corp. (CSW), which merged with AEP in 2000. Akins began his career in 1982 as an electrical engineer before moving up to positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to being elected president of AEP in December 2010, he served as executive vice president - Generation from 2006 through 2010 with responsibility for all generation activities of AEP’s approximately 38,000 MW of generation resources. Previously, he served as president and chief operating officer for Southwestern Electric Power Company, and held other leadership roles in Energy Marketing Services, Transmission, External Affairs and Industry Restructuring. A native of Louisiana, Akins received his bachelor’s degree in 1982 in electric engineering from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston and a master’s degree in electrical engineering in 1986 from Louisiana Tech. Additional training includes executive management programs at Louisiana State University, the University of Idaho and the Reactor Technology Course for Utility Executives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a registered professional engineer in Texas. Akins is a former chairman of the Board of Directors of both the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and currently serves on both boards. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Business Roundtable (BRT) and was appointed chair of the BRT's Energy and Environment Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the boards of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP), The Columbus Partnership, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL), Fifth Third Bancorp, OhioHealth and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Akins and his wife, Donna, live in Dublin, Ohio. They have two adult sons.   Matt Habash, CEO of Mid-Ohio Foodbank Matt Habash became executive director of Mid-Ohio Foodbank in 1984.  Prior to that, Matt was with the St. Stephen’s Community House, first as a youth worker and then as the assistant to the executive director.  Matt also was a member of Columbus City Council from 1993 to 2006, serving as Council President from 1999 to 2006. As Council President, Matt governed with civility and humanity.  Co-Chair with Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Matt led the 21st Century Growth initiative, a plan designed to balance job creation with sustainable neighborhood development.  Other efforts spearheaded by Matt in his role as Council President was the 315 Research Corridor, the City’s Indoor Clean Air Act and the City’s Bike Path Plan.  He holds a Masters of Business Administration from Xavier University, a Masters of Public Policy from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Xavier University. Matt takes an active leadership role in the community, having served on numerous boards and has received numerous awards, recognizing his commitment and work in serving those most vulnerable.   Mr. Joe Hamrock Joe Hamrock serves as NiSource President and Chief Executive Officer. He has been in this role since July 1, 2015, and is also a member of the NiSource Board of Directors. Joe previously served as Executive Vice President and Group CEO for NiSource's Gas Distribution segment, which included local gas distribution companies in Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In that role, he was responsible for all financial, operational, regulatory and commercial performance at NiSource's gas distribution operations. In coordination with leadership teams across each of these areas, he focused on driving the company's long-term growth plan, premised on executing a steady stream of infrastructure improvements and growth investments, synchronized with complementary regulatory and customer program initiatives. Joe joined NiSource in May 2012 after serving in a variety of senior executive positions with American Electric Power (AEP), including President and Chief Operating Officer of AEP Ohio, and roles in engineering, transmission and distribution operations, customer service, marketing and information technology. He began his energy industry career as an electrical engineer in transmission and distribution planning at AEP in Steubenville, Ohio. He went on to work in commercial and industrial customer services, and held leadership roles in commercial marketing and customer services, strategic development and other executive roles. Prior to becoming President of AEP Ohio, Joe was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer in AEP's Shared Services organization from 2003-2007, and from 2002 to 2003 was Senior Vice President - General Services. Joe serves on the boards of the American Gas Association, Columbus Downtown Development Corp., the Columbus Partnership, the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and OhioHealth. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Youngstown State University and a master's degree in business administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a Sloan fellow.   Mr. George Barrett George S. Barrett is chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health, a company ranked among the top 25 on the Fortune 500 and dedicated to improving the cost-effectiveness of health care. Barrett has refocused Cardinal Health on its essential role in supporting hospitals, pharmacies and alternative sites of care in their efforts to improve the quality and safety of patient care, while reducing costs and improving efficiency.  The tagline – Essential to care – embodies the company’s strategy and the culture of the organization. Barrett has been chairman and CEO of Cardinal Health since 2009.  He joined the company in 2008 as vice chairman and CEO of the company’s Healthcare Supply Chain Services. From 2005 to end-2007, Barrett served as president and CEO of North America for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.  During 2007, he also served as corporate executive vice president for Global Pharmaceutical Markets.  He held the position of president of Teva USA from 1999 to end-2004. Prior to joining Teva, Barrett held various positions with Alpharma Inc., serving as president of US Pharmaceuticals from 1994 to 1997, and president of NMC Laboratories, prior to its acquisition by Alpharma in 1990.  Barrett serves on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the board of trustees of the Corporation of Brown University. He is a member of the Healthcare Leadership Council and The Conference Board. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable, The Business Council and The Columbus Partnership. Barrett also serves on the board of directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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