I will continue to update these as I speak to residents about their concerns and what they'd like to see done. Because ultimately I work for you. ​​
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To help spur more small local business growth:
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Similar to other communities, I'd like set up a Revolving Loan Program
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Create a Loan-to-Grant Program
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Council Member Amick would like to partner with Columbus State to fund start-up business coaching, I support this as well
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Fiscal transparency:
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As a candiate I have already started to make an impact on this
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After a discussion with Finance Director, Amanda Jackson, the city is in the process of updating their filings with OhioCheckbook.com
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OhioCheckbook.com is a state resource to provide for residents to access state and local fiscal information
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Create opportunities for resident engagement:
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Created a dedicated phone # for residents to call or text (740-287-WILL)
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Formalize office space and hours for city council members
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​​Bring back Town Hall meetings with residents
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Reinstitute ute Community Coffee style events
My Community Plan action items​:
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Strengthen our multi family and development standards
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Review our zoning and compare it to other municipalities
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Explore additional programs to divert waste from landfills
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​Conduct policing studies every five years
Ordinances residents have asked to be reviewed:
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Dog Barking Ordinance​
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Consideration for a Noise Ordinance
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Consideration for public services to receive consideration in tax abatement agreements
Future community enhancement projects:
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Safer pedestrian connection from Ashbrook Village to down town​
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Consideration for a 4-way Stop added to the intersection at High St. & Columbus St.
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Consider intersections with challenging visability
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Speed study device that is almost invisible to drivers that would reflect more accurate data