CAC 2021 Election Timeline

For those interested in running for this year’s commissioner seats that are up for election, below you will find the timeline for all information.  You can also follow for more information on the page dedicated to this year’s elections covering Districts 4, 5, & 7: https://www.clintonvilleareacommission.org/cac-2021-election/

Election Timeline

Saturday, Feb 20

  1. Candidate Petitions Made Available at the Whetstone Library
  2. Mail-in Ballot Request forms are available on the CAC website

Monday, March 8 from 6:30-7:30pm: Orientation Meeting for Candidates held virtually (Optional, but Strongly Encouraged)

Saturday, March 27 by 4:00pm:  Deadline for Submission of Candidate Petitions and Notarized Nominating Petition Affidavits to the Election Committee

Thursday, April 1: Election Committee Certifies Candidates

Thursday, April 1 at 7:00pm (Monthly CAC Meeting): Election Committee Presents Certified Candidates to the CAC

Friday, April 2 by 5:00pm: Deadline to Notify Election Committee of Write-in Candidacy – notification must be in writing and received by the Election Committee

Wednesday, April 7 at 6:30pm:  Election Committee Certifies Write-in Candidate(s) and notifies all candidates; deadline for submission of candidate statements to be posted on the CAC website.

  • Election Committee posts final information on election districts, location of polls, date and hours of election, descriptions or maps of the districts, names of candidates for each district and identification requirements at the polls.

Monday, April 12 at 4:30pm: Deadline for Submission of Mail-In Ballot Request Forms

  • Election Committee and any candidate witnesses pick up the Ballot Request Forms from the PO Box

Monday, April 12 at 6:30pm: Mail-in Ballots mailed to requesters.

Wednesday, April 21 (or earlier): Election Committee Submits to Media Information on: Election Districts; Location of Polls; Date and Hours of Election; Descriptions or Maps of the Districts; Names of Candidates for Each District; Identification Requirements at the Polls

Tuesday, April 27: Early Voting Day: 6:00pm – 8:00 pm

  • Whetstone Recreation Center, 3923 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

Saturday, May 1: Election Day

  • 9:00 am Mail-in ballots collected from PO Box at 4364 N High St
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Polling takes place at Whetstone Recreation Center, 3923 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
  • 2:15 p.m. Election Committee Holds Counting Session After Polls Close & Committee Announces Uncertified Results of the Election

Saturday, May 1 – Thursday, May 6 by 9:00pm: Election Complaints Must be Submitted to the Election Committee Chair in Writing no later than 9:00 p.m. on May 6th

Friday, May 7 – Tuesday May 11: Period during which the Election Committee Considers Complaints. At the end of the period, the Committee Certifies Results to the CAC Chair

  • Election Committee Chair Notifies Candidates of Final Results

Wednesday, May 12: Appeals by Candidates may be submitted to the CAC Chair. Any Appeals will be considered at the next CAC Meeting on June 3, 2020

Thursday, June 3: New Commissioners Announced at the June CAC Meeting at  7:00 p.m. for Districts with No Outstanding Appeals or Challenges

LinkUS Northwest Corridor – Info Session on Wednesday February 10th

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The City of Columbus is inviting the public to participate in our next round of community engagement for the LinkUS Northwest Corridor initiative.  We’ve launched an Online Open House at linkuscolumbus.com/nw-open-house.  Public engagement is available now directly through the website, and people can RSVP for one of two virtual webinar sessions next Wednesday, Feb. 10.  The online engagement period will remain open through February 19.

We know that many Clintonville residents have an interest in this project and the City would appreciate your assistance in promoting this engagement opportunity to your fellow residents.  More information about the Northwest Corridor project is available at linkuscolumbus.com/northwest  and in the description below.

 

Further Information shared by Justin Goodwin, Transportation Planning Manager with the City of Columbus

Over the past several months many community members have shared their thoughts about the future of the Northwest Corridor. Those insights have helped to shape technical analysis of viable and desirable Rapid Transit infrastructure, complete streets improvements, and associated development that promotes the goals of the LinkUS initiative. Through an Online Open House you can now share your feedback on this next phase of work. Please visit linkuscolumbus.com/nw-open-house to learn about progress to date and to answer survey questions.

 About LinkUS

LinkUS is Central Ohio’s transformational and comprehensive prosperity and mobility initiative. LinkUS will provide equitable mobility options for residents and visitors, ensure access to jobs and affordable housing, promote economic growth and improve sustainability. The innovative approach will include high capacity and advanced rapid transit, bikeways, green space, roadways, pedestrian improvements, and development along key regional corridors throughout Central Ohio. LinkUS will move our region forward.

 LinkUS is currently focused on two major mobility corridor initiatives. Work begin in 2020 with the Northwest Corridor, one of central Ohio’s most critical transportation connections, linking major institutional and employment centers including The Ohio State University, the OhioHealth hospital campus, Grandview Yard, Downtown, and the Arena District. The Northwest Corridor will also connect with the LinkUS:East-West Corridor, including West Broad Street and East Broad Street/East Main Street. Public engagement opportunities for the East-West Corridor are also upcoming. 

For more information about LinkUS, visit www.linkuscolumbus.com.

CAC – Thursday February 4th Meeting Agenda (7pm on Zoom & YouTube)

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Clintonville Area Commission Meeting Agenda – February 2021

7:00 p.m. Call to order & formal welcome by Chairperson White

7:05 p.m. Commissioner Introductions and District Updates

7:15 p.m. Consideration of prior meeting minutes – Commissioner Boulton, Secretary

7:20 p.m. Treasurer’s Report – Kendra Carpenter, Treasurer

7:25 p.m. Tony Celebrezze III, Assistant Director – City of Columbus Department of Building & Zoning Services

The City of Columbus has initiated a Zoning Code update process and we need your input. As Columbus looks to the future, it is important that the Zoning Code be positioned to help manage growth and reinforce community priorities. Zoning regulates development through standards that address such things as property use, building size and placement, and setback on any given parcel. The first phase of this Code update effort is an assessment of the current Code and process. Phase one is underway and will conclude in summer 2021. As a member of the community, your input is valuable now in setting the stage for the upcoming changes in phase two.

7:40 p.m. Stephen Hardwick – CAC Zoning & Variance Chair

Variance agenda:

  • BZA20-235, 4216 Indianola Ave.: Kelly Hartshorn w/ Staging Spaces, seeks variances to
    1. Decrease the minimum driveway width from 20′ to 12′, which is the size between the existing building wall and the property line, CC3312.13B, and
    2. Decrease the required parking spaces from 12 to 8, CC3312.49C.
    3. Reduce the minimum setback from the Indianola right of way from 25’ to 15’, CC3372.704A.
  • CAC Zoning & Variance Committee Proposed Rules – Distributed February 4th, 2021 to be discussed at March 4th, 2021 CAC Meeting.

8:00 p.m. CAC Election Committee Chair – Ann Henkener

  • CAC Election Timeline, Rules, Community Outreach, & more!

8:10 p.m. Katherine Cull – Neighborhood Community Liaison

  • Community Updates & More

8:15 p.m. Patty Huddle – Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority

8:25 p.m. Justin Goodwin – Transportation Planning Manager, City of Columbus Department of

  • Public Safety, Division of Traffic Management NW Corridor Mobility Initiatives & More

8:35 p.m. Urban Deer Discussion

  • Commissioners Wetherholt (District 3) and White (District 9) attended The Ohio Community Wildlife Cooperative Conference on November 19th and will report on their experience and perspectives.

8:45 p.m. Public Comments

8:50 p.m. Meeting Adjourned

Columbus Blueprint Construction Projects – Sign up to receive text or email alerts about Blueprint Construction or find more information about whether you qualify for a new sump pump installation, please visit: https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/projects/blueprint/Clintonville-Area/

Climate Action Plan – Resident Engagement
The City of Columbus is drafting a Climate Action Plan to serve as a roadmap to community-wide carbon neutrality. We want your input! Community feedback is essential to help define how we will reach our goal. We want to center and invest in our historically disenfranchised communities and envision an inclusive, prosperous, sustainable future together. Learn more about this initiative here:

Clintonville Area Blueprint Update – Week of February 1st, 2021

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Sump pump installations are offered for a limited time only! We have a few spots left on our (Blueprint’s) list! If you are interested, contact us (Blueprint) ASAP and we’ll schedule your no-obligation assessment to see if a sump pump is right for you!

 
Construction Update
Week of February 1st
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, site issues, etc. Reference this construction MAP to view the impacted construction areas for next week. Unsure about which is your area? Visit the Blueprint map and type in your address to find out!

Sump pump installations are offered for a limited time only! We have a few spots left on our list! If you are interested, contact us ASAP and we’ll schedule your no-obligation assessment to see if a sump pump is right for you!

New Updates

COVID-19 Update: Due to the outdoor nature of the work, lateral lining and downspout redirection crews will continue to work in the field, supervised by an independent inspection firm. Sump pump installations are continuing at this time. Some staff are working remotely to address emerging issues. Please be patient as it may take longer to respond to your questions or concerns.

#MasksEqualKindness For yourself. For others. For Columbus. Show your neighbors you care and wear a face covering to #StopTheSpread! Learn more at https://www.columbus.gov/coronavirus/

Reminder: If you have a basement backup (sewer water coming up from your floor drain), please report this to the City by calling 614-645-7102. Please note that crews are working diligently to investigate issues throughout the city, and so we may not be able to respond immediately. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

If you had your lateral lined and are experiencing the smell of the resin material used during the lateral process do not be alarmed. The material is not hazardous, please open your windows and flush out your floor drains and traps with a galloon of water to help push out any excess material that is causing the smell. The smell is temporary and will go away.

The rain gardens are designed to drain in 48 hours or less. Some standing water within the garden after a rain event is normal. However, if the rain gardens are overflowing or have standing water for more than 2 days, please report that to blueprint@columbus.gov or 311.
Project Status

Schreyer Springs

  • BLD is the contractor who will be conducting lateral lining in the area.
    • Lateral lining will be conducted in the easement between Lawnview Dr. and Fairoaks Dr.
    • Cleaning of sanitary laterals in various areas of the project area
  • Facemyer has completed all project work within the project work zone. Rain gardens will continue to have a monthly cleanout/maintenance performed on them.
  • Downspout installations are complete.

Overbrook Chatham 

  • There will be no work taking place in this area this week.

Weisheimer Indian Springs

  • Rain gardens will continue to have monthly cleanout/maintenance performed.

Cooke Glenmont

  • MCSP, the crew that is conducting downspout work in the area will not be working this week.
  • Mussun Brothers, the crew that is conducting the lateral line work will not be working this week.

Blenheim Glencoe

  • Private Property work in this area has now begun. BLD will be in the area prepping lateral line work, this work will include cleaning and getting pictures and videos of the laterals before and after cleaning. The following streets will have crews in the area cleaning laterals and installing liners.
    • Blenheim Rd. – installing liners
    • Cleaning of sanitary laterals in various areas of the project area
  • Downspout redirection investigations have begun and will take place on the following streets:
    • No downspout work will take place this week
  • Eramo will continue to conduct routine maintenance on the rain gardens..

Morse Dominion

  • BLD and OBA have both completed their private property work(lateral lining and downspout work).
  • Shelly and Sands, the company who is modifying the interior of the rain gardens for those who opted in, will be on site this week working on modifications. They will begin on Dominion Blvd. and continue moving North street by street.
General Notices

  • Just like a normal storm drain, the rain gardens can’t do their job if leaves/debris are piling up and blocking water from entering the inlet. Our crews will clear these inlets during regular maintenance, but if you see leaves piling up and blocking the rain garden inlets, feel free to push them aside to allow rainwater to enter. And, as always, remember to keep leaves and yard waste out of the streets as much as possible.

Please contact 614-645-1253 or blueprint@columbus.gov with any questions you may have. If you have an emergency, please call 614-645-8276 for Water or 614-645-7102 for Sewers.  

County Auditor – January Community Update: Property Value – Board of Revision

The Board of Revision is now accepting complaints regarding property values through March 31, 2021. Filing a complaint gives homeowners the opportunity to present evidence to the board about a home’s value at a hearing or mediation, after which the board can adjust the value if warranted.
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January Community Update
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As we kick off 2021, your Franklin County Auditor’s office is hard at work ensuring that property owners continue to have their voices heard about their recently-updated property values following the completion of the Triennial Update.

The Board of Revision is now accepting complaints regarding property values through March 31, 2021. Filing a complaint gives homeowners the opportunity to present evidence to the board about a home’s value at a hearing or mediation, after which the board can adjust the value if warranted.

This year we’re working to make the process more convenient and accessible than ever before. Earlier this month, the Board added a new option to e-file complaints via its website. The web-based option offers convenience for homeowners and makes the process more efficient for board staff. Of course, owners can still file via mail, email or fax if they prefer.

To help lower-and middle-income homeowners, the office has launched the Franklin County Board of Revision Pro Bono Assistance Program which is designed to help qualifying homeowners file a complaint with the BOR. The free program consists of filing clinics staffed by real estate professionals who can also refer homeowners for possible further representation at their board hearing.

At the statehouse, I have pushed for legislation that would help business owners who file with the BOR as they deal with the negative impacts of COVID-19 on their bottom lines. HB 751, which passed the Senate but was not adopted by the Ohio House, contained a provision that would have allowed the Board of Revision to consider the economic impacts of the pandemic in filings made this year. I urge lawmakers to reconsider passing this important provision.

Additionally, I support changing current law to allow multiple BOR filings per three-year property value update cycle, which would allow business owners more flexibility in filing with the board. Current law stipulates that a property owner can only file once with the Board every three years between Auditor’s office property value updates.

Using the Board of Revision complaint process represents an opportunity to help homeowners and businesses during these economically tough times. I urge anyone who feels their property value is incorrect to take advantage of the BOR process and make your voice heard.

As always, if you have suggestions, I encourage you to contact me at (614) 525-5700, or at AuditorStinziano@franklincountyohio.gov.
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Franklin County Auditor’s Office Receives Highest Ranking for Transparency

The Ohio Auditor’s office has awarded Franklin County and the Auditor’s office a four-star ranking – the highest – as part of its SRS program that ranks transparency in government.

The ranking reflects compliance with state Sunshine laws and five or more best practices that promote transparency.

“My goal has always been to run an office that is transparent, accessible and accountable for Franklin County residents and businesses. I am pleased to see the office and the county have received this outstanding recognition from the state,” Stinziano said.

The transparency audit noted the Franklin County followed six best practices, including using trained public records custodians, having a method to track records requests, and having an online presence that displayed office operations information and official documents.
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Reynoldsburg High School wins January True Transactions Award

Reynoldsburg High School has won the January True Transactions Award for its outstanding record of using accurate scales in its athletic competitions.

“Congratulations to the Reynoldsburg High School Raiders, its staff and all of its outstanding student-athletes for their excellent record of using accurate scales in their games and competitions. Reynoldsburg High Athletic Director Jack Purtell works closely with our weights and measures staff to ensure the scales are accurate for all of their athletes, a trait of a great institution.” Stinziano said.

Since 1870 Reynoldsburg High School has served the city and educated thousands of students. The Reynoldsburg Raiders compete in numerous fall, winter and spring sports and have won state championships in girls volleyball and girls track and field.

Franklin County Is one of the Country’s hottest Markets, Year-End Sales Review Shows

Franklin County continues to be one of the country’s hottest housing markets, with large increases over the past year in both median home sale price and in total residential sales value, according to a 2020 Sales Year End Review released by Auditor Stinziano this month.

According to the review, the 2020 residential median sale value was $205,100, up 12.69 percent since 2019 and up 18.55 percent since 2018. In addition, the 2020 residential total sales value skyrocketed to $5.3 billion, which is an increase of 6.96 percent since 2019 and 14.19 percent since 2018.

The total number of residential sales was 24,332, a slight decrease of 3.39 percent since 2019, and a 0.98 decrease from 2018.

“In 2020, Franklin County continued its run as one of the strongest housing markets in the country,” said Mary Beth McCormick, Executive Director of the Center for Real Estate at The Ohio State University.

“These higher prices were driven by both increased demand and reduced inventory.  While the pandemic had some effect on these factors, this trend of strong demand and higher prices has persisted for several years.“

The 2020 Sales Year End Review is a compilation of the Real Estate Dashboard, a highly localized web app that is updated monthly and shows recent home sales on a GIS map. The tool can display sales data by municipality, school district, or area commission, giving homeowners a better sense of sales activity in their neighborhoods.
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2020 Weights and Measures Report Highlights Inspectors’ Work

Auditor’s office Weights and Measures staff conducted more than a thousand inspections in 2020 and tested 12,676 devices like gas pumps and point of sale scanners, a report to the Ohio Department of Agriculture shows.

Inspectors responded to 23 complaints in 2020, including 11 about motor fuel, one about a scale and one about a price error. All of the complaints were resolved and the devices were corrected.

Inspectors also checked the scanners of 122 establishments for price verification, with 10,450 prices verified. There were 9 incorrect overcharges and 14 undercharges found, all of which were corrected. All 122 establishments passed inspection.

Of the total 12,676 tests, 1,656 were on scale devices, 8,403 on liquid measuring devices, and 261 on non-commercial devices. Any device that tested incorrect was re-tested and corrected.

The Auditor’s office oversees all of the county’s weights and measures outside of the city of Columbus, ensuring consumers get what they pay for at gas pumps and retail store scanners.
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Community Hours

Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano continues to hold weekly Community Hours meetings where residents can join ~virtually~ and share firsthand their feedback and ideas about the auditor’s office or any concerns they have.

The meetings continue a practice Stinziano has done since he was first elected to office. Community Hours will be held at the dates and times below on facebook @mstinziano.

Monday, February 1st 1:30pm

Featuring Capital Baking Co.

Tuesday, February 9th 11:00am

With special guest Christie Ward, Mayor of Lockbourne

Tuesday, February 16th 11:00am

Featuring Bake Me Happy

Tuesday, February 23rd 11:00am

Zoning Code Update Process – Community Input Opportunity

Sharing this opportunity to provide community input with the Zoning Code Update team – please see the information in the post to provide feedback or raise any questions that you may have:

Dear Community Member,

The City of Columbus has initiated a Zoning Code update process and we need your input.  As Columbus looks to the future, it is important that the Zoning Code be positioned to help manage growth and reinforce community priorities.  Zoning regulates development through standards that address such things as property use, building size and placement, and setback on any given parcel.  The first phase of this Code update effort is an assessment of the current Code and process.  Phase one is underway and will conclude in summer 2021.  As a member of the community, your input is valuable now in setting the stage for the upcoming changes in phase two.

Please take a few minutes to share your observations about the zoning code by completing this survey, which will be available through February 28, 2021.

You can learn more about the update process and sign up for our email list by visiting the project website.  Please forward this information to others who might be interested.  Survey translation can be requested for the following languages: Spanish, Somali, French, Nepali, and Arabic.  Please contact zoningupdate@columbus.gov for more information.

Thank you for your help!

Zoning Code Update Team

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday January 27th at 7pm

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee
Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m

Notes:

Agenda PDF: AmendaDraftAgenda20210127 (Amended 1/24)

Agenda:

  1. Call to order.
  2. Consider the previous meeting’s minutes.
  3. Variance agenda:
    1. BZA20-235, 4216 Indianola Ave. Kelly Hartshorn w/ Staging Spaces, seeks variances to 1) decrease the minimum driveway width from 20′ to 12′, which is the size between the existing building wall and the property line, CC3312.13B, 2) decrease the required parking spaces from 12 to 8, CC3312.49C, and 3) Reduce the minimum setback from the Indianola right of way from 25’ to 20’, CC3372.704A
  4. Discussion and comment on draft rules for the Zoning & Variance Committee.
    1. Rules: CAC Zoning Draft Rules 20210118
  5. Announce that the next meeting of the CAC will be on February 3, 2020, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be February 24, 2021. Both meetings will be at 7:00 p.m.

Olentangy Trail Connection – 1/7 CAC Meeting Recording & Reminder of Thursday 1/21 Meeting

Olentangy Trail Connection – Presentation to CAC

For those in the Community that specifically wanted to hear about the bike path ideas – it starts about the 53rd minute during 1/7 meeting recording: https://youtu.be/e-d-6OxZYvQ

REMINDER: There is a public meeting coming up this Thursday January 21st starting at 6pm
  • Olentangy Trail Completion Online Public Meeting
  • Public Meeting held on Thursday, Jan. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m.
    • The City of Columbus and its partners are evaluating options to complete the Olentangy Trail by connecting Clinton-Como and Northmoor parks with a dedicated, 0.6 mile shared use path.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration is required, sign up here: bit.ly/Olentangy-Trail-public-meeting.

Can You Recycle Christmas Lights? The Real Answer (GreenCitizen)

In a question that many folks may be pondering as the holiday season wraps and we move further into 2021…CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! – when they are no longer working (or you just don’t want them anymore), what can you do with them?
  • Do you you put them in trash?
  • Can you actually recycle them?
  • Do you keep hanging them with half the lights working & overlap to look like a full strand?
Well here’s an article for you to find out more: https://greencitizen.com/can-you-recycle-christmas-lights/amp/

Columbus City Council Accepting Applications for the Council Residential Districting Commission

 

Columbus City Council News Release 

Council Accepting Applications for the Council Residential Districting Commission

Commission to Draw Residential Maps Creating Council Districts

[COLUMBUS-OH] The foundation of a strong city is its neighborhoods. In support of amplifying community voices, Columbus City Council today opened applications for the Council Residential Districting Commission (CRDC). The members of this commission will draw the residential district maps of Council.

“As both a neighborhood leader and member of Council, I am thankful to champion this process,” said Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy. “Creation of the Council Residential Districting Commission represents the first step in accommodating our City’s future of more growth, more inclusion, and greater representation for the Columbus community.”

The application to serve on the commission opened on December 15, 2020, and is available at http://www.columbus.gov/council/neighborhood-districting-commission/application/. Candidates must use the online application and applicants may (but are not required to) submit a resume. Submissions must be received by noon on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Email questions to CRDC@columbus.gov.

Council will not review applications from Columbus residents who are elected officials (except precinct committee members), lobbyists registered with the City of Columbus, current candidates for elected office or City of Columbus employees. Please note, submissions are considered public records once accepted.

In accordance with the Charter requirements, the CRDC will consist of five members, four of whom will be appointed by Council through an application process. The Mayor and Council President will select the final member who will serve as commission chair. The commission members will be selected in February.

“Serving on the Council Residential Districting Commission is an opportunity to ensure geographic diversity on Council while maintaining neighborhood cohesion,” said Council President Shannon G. Hardin. “We need smart, passionate neighborhood advocates on this commission to help set the foundation for the future of the City’s legislature.”

The commission will be seated no later than March 1, 2021.

The recommendations made by the CRDC will require a vote of Council. However, Council cannot make any changes to the maps except as necessary to ensure compliance with the Charter.