Upcoming Forums
The Next Community Issues Forum will be on Thursday, February 12 , noon. Topic TBD
Announcements
After what must have been extensive secret negotiations, Rs and Ds on the Commission passed a bipartisan map unanimously on Friday the 31st. What this means is that:
- This is the final US Congressional map for elections in 2026, 2028, and 2030. A new map will be drawn after the census in 2030 and redistricting in 2031.
- The map is 12-3 (12 Republican leaning seats and 3 Democratic) but there are a couple of districts where Democratic incumbents might be able to best Republican challengers.
- Because this map was passed by the Commission and not the General Assembly, we cannot gather signatures to mount a referendum challenge against it.
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Past Forums
Forum Focused on Effective Ways to Preserve Democracy and Oppose the Trump Administration
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Most Effective Ways for Citizens To Be Involved In Activities Designed To Preserve Democracy In the Us And To Oppose Autocratic Actions And Policies Promoted By The Trump Administration
Concern continues to mount among citizen activists about preserving democratic Institutions and opposing autocratic policies in this country. At the next Community Issues Forum on Thursday January 29th, Catherine Turcer, Executive Director of Common Cause Ohio, will lead a discussion focusing on the most effective citizen organizing and activities currently aimed at championing democracy and preventing autocracy. As usual, questions and comments from forum attendees will be encouraged CLICK HERE for Powerpoint
Forum Focused on Move On Up, A Review of Christ Church Cathedral’s Project To Help In Cincinnati’s Affordable Housing Crisis
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Move On Up, A Review of Christ Church Cathedral’s Project To Help In Cincinnati’s Affordable Housing Crisis
Cincinnati, like most US cities, confronts an affordable housing crisis. At the next Community Issues Forum on Thursday January 15th, the Rev. Canon Brian Blayer, Canon Missioner of the Cathedral, will discuss this crisis and his involvement in a new project to help address this major lack of affordable housing. As usual, time will be available for questions and comments from Forum attendees.