Local Politics: Columbus City Council continues to go with the flow and the city suffers for it
The structure of our local governance disincentivizes bold ideas and strategies, holding Columbus back from what it could be.
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Local Politics: The faulty math behind Columbus’ broken tax abatement system
In deals sold to the public as win-win, companies often receive years-long tax breaks in return for creating new jobs that officials say can produce net benefits in income and property taxes. But when these businesses don’t deliver on promises – as is often the case – the math quickly falls apart.
Local Politics: Columbus isn’t as friendly to labor as the city professes
The anti-union animus present in some local elected officials is evident in a leaked document written by at least two school board members and detailing actions the board could take to sway public perceptions related to Columbus teacher and staff unions.
Local Politics: Data breach adds to list of Mayor Andrew Ginther’s failures
If, at a minimum, Ginther had been honest and released information when city data was first exposed, those impacted could have done something to protect themselves.
Local Politics: Same cruelties plague the new James A. Karnes Corrections Center
If we treated incarcerated people as full members of our community, they wouldn’t have so many difficulties adapting when they are released.