2019 CAC Election

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Seeking Candidates!

Ann Henkener, Chair of the CAC election committee, announced preparations for the coming May election for representatives in districts 3, 6 & 8. If you or anyone you know would like to serve as a representative for one of the areas noted election packets will be available for pick up at the Whetstone Library in March. Representatives must reside in the district for which they seek election. It is also required that they personally obtain at least 50 signatures from other district residents on their election petitions. We’ve attached a map of the districts that will be up for election.

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Rest in Peace, Nancy Stewart

The Sharon Heights neighborhood (District 9, Clintonville) suffered a tremendous loss this past week. Beloved friend, neighbor, and community advocate Nancy Stewart passed away suddenly at her home this past weekend. Nancy was a regular attender at CAC meetings and participated in numerous committees over the years. She was a treasured neighbor and a neighborhood historian, residing in Sharon Heights for over 56 years. She was the recipient of the Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award in 2018. Nancy was recognized at our Clintonville Area Commission last evening where she was remembered warmly by members of the public and the commission.

 

Legal-Aid for Courtyard Estates Residents

Legal-aid for Courtyard Estates Residents:
Residents’ concerns and rights will be evaluated/addressed by a legal aid team with the City of Columbus. They certainly understand the concerns. Melissa Benson is mobile home representative on their “Housing Team”. They are already looking into the situation at Courtyard Estates. We were advised to refer residents directly to legal aid for advice and information about their rights. The hotline number is 1-888-246-4420, there is an intake team on the look-out for residents of this park to call in!!

YMCA Community Center Feasibility Study

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YMCA Community Center Study Update
Earlier in the month we learned of a pending feasibility study for a YMCA pool community center on thirteen northern most parcels of the Ohio School for the Deaf & Blind.
BJ White, the commissioner for the northern end of Clintonville (District 9), received an email update from Dr. Maynus, Superintendent of the OSD with regard to the provisions of the land conveyance bill and pending feasibility study (Attached)

What’s Happening in Whetstone Park?

The NEW wetland area installed as part of Blueprint Columbus is shaping up -I think the contractor had noted they had some additional plants that they would install in the spring. It looks a bit sparse now, but next year it should start looking and acting more like a wetland.

Including the planting plan for the basin with the types and locations of the flowers. Also, the informational sign referenced on the plan sheet is coming, though it may not get installed until the spring.

Columbus Schools- Facility Decisions!

Columbus Schools. Facility decisions coming! What schools will be moved or consolidated? The next school board meeting is November 20, 2018, 5:30 p.m., at the Board’s building at 270 E. State Street downtown. Stakeholders- Please attend! You can ask to speak by calling the Office of Customer Relations at 614.365.8888. Please attend,  even if you aren’t speaking, showing up helps show your concern support for those who do choose to speak and address the Board.