MORPC Grant received –Public comment phase continues through January!!! Contact Brad Westall: brwestall@columbus.gov
http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20190107/morpc-funding-could-wipe-olentangy-trails-gap-off-map?fbclid=IwAR0DbcpckPX5EGHqtwRwj0BUAv-dz2PLpEee2i1Csf_aqSri_4pq60ONDIA
Link to Obituary for our dear neighbor Nancy Stewart:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=nancy-stewart&pid=191190823&
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.
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.
http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20181224/crowd-shows-to-get-answers-on-proposed-clintonville-ymca
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 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)
