Forum Focused on An Update on City Government and Hamilton County Government
January 25, 2024
What are the issues confronting Cincinnati City Council and the Hamilton County Commissioners in 2024 and beyond! At the next Zoom Community Issues Forum, Commissioner Denise Driehaus and Vice Mayor Jan Michele Kearney will review the problems and policy questions that must be dealt with in the coming months.
This Forum takes place at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday January 25th at 12:00-noon. As usual, time will be made available for questions and comments, and attendees may bring their lunch or purchase a box lunch at the Forum.
Forum Focused on Homelessness And Affordable Housing Concerns In 2024
February 8, 2024
Homelessness And Affordable Housing Concerns In 2024- An Update By Josh Spring, Executive Director Of The Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition
As we begin February, 2024, how are critical issues such as homelessness and affordable housing faring in Cincinnati? What are the immediate concerns that must be addressed? At the next Community Issues Forum, Josh Spring, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, will address these questions. This Forum takes place at Christ Church Cathedral and via Zoom on Thursday, February 8th at 12:00 Noon
Forum Focused on An Update on Local Initiatives to Address Gun Violence in Cincinnati
February 22, 2024
An update on local initiatives to address gun violence in Cincinnati- A panel comprised of leaders of local programs aimed at diminishing gun violence will be led by Jack Jose of Christ Church Cathedral
The next Community Issues Forum at Christ Church Cathedral on February 22nd will provide an update on efforts to diminish and eventually end gun violence in Cincinnati. A panel comprised of Carole Womeldorf, Secretary of the Board of the Community Peace Builders Network, Te Airea Powell, of Peace and Hope Life Style and President of the East Westwood Civic Association, and Jack Jose, leader of Christ Church Cathedral’s Gun Violence Prevention Working Group will address this critical issue. The panel will also discuss a proposed new initiative that has worked well in several other cities.
Forum Focused on An Update on Restoring A Critical Legal Tool for Protecting Ohioans from Air Pollution
Two Environmental Attorneys, David Altman and Justin Newman, Explain Why The EPA Air Nuisance Rule Is So Essential
March 7, 2024
.After a four-year absence, the EPA Air Nuisance Rule is being restored in Ohio. At the next Community Issues Forum on March 7th, David Altman and Justin Newman, two attorneys who work with citizens to protect the environment, will explain why this legal process is such an essential tool for eliminating air pollution in Ohio’s communities. They will urge Forum attendees to contact the EPA in support of this policy. For more information call 513-721-2180, ext. 112 or email jodonnell@environlaw.com
Forum Focused on An Update on The Struggles Confronting Low Wage and Immigrant Workers in Greater Cincinnati The Role of The Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Community Issues Forum at Christ Church Cathedral , Noon in person and zoom Topic–
The Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center is at the forefront of protecting immigrant and labor rights in this region. At the next Community Issues Forum on Thursday March 21st, Magda Orlander, campaign coordinator for CIWC(Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center), discusses the unique struggles that low wage and immigrant workers face in Greater Cincinnati as well as several recent labor rights cases where workers prevailed against abusive employers. Recent changes in local and federal government that have had a positive impact will also be reviewed.
Forum Focused on Today’s Immigrants In Greater Cincinnati Now Receive Attention and Services for Their Special Needs from This Region’s Community Action Agency
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Community Issues Forum at Christ Church Cathedral , Noon in person and zoom Topic–
Besides its traditional programs for building grassroots communities in Greater Cincinnati, the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency has added new services and benefits for the immigrants in this area. At the next Community Issues Forum at Christ Church Cathedral on April 18th, Sergio Mata, Immigrant Liaison for the Community Action Agency, will discuss his mission to assist this area’s immigrants. He will also review the Agency’s longstanding programs and efforts to build healthy communities and neighborhoods. You can reach Sergio Mata (Community Action Agency) at (513) 569-1840, and his inner office number is 1,000.
Forum Focused on A Housing Justice Update Focusing on The City of Cincinnati’s Current and Future Policy
DATE: Thursday, May 2 , 2024
The next Community Issues Forum on Thursday, May 2nd at 12:00 Noon will take place at the Peaslee Neighborhood Center in Over The Rhine. At the Forum, Rico Blackman, Director of Community Organizing for the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, and Jennifer Arens, Community Education Coordinator for the Peaslee Neighborhood Center, will discuss the current local policy landscape as it relates to housing justice. Topics will include the work of Cincinnati Action for Housing Now in the wake of Issue 24, the potential impacts of Cincinnati’s proposed zoning reform, and what our city can and should be doing to create the affordable housing we need. Come join this discussion at this special Forum at Peaslee Neighborhood Center.
Forum Focused on The Growth of Christian Nationalism-A Setback for Democracy And Christian Values.
DATE: Thursday, May 30 , 2024
The Growth of Christian Nationalism – A Setback for Democracy And Christian Values. A Review by Owen Thompson, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. What is Christian Nationalism? At the next Community Issues Forum, Owen Thompson, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, will explain how many Evangelical Churches have embraced one political party to the detriment of Christian values and our democracy. This Forum takes place on Thursday May 30th at 12:00-noon at Christ Church Cathedral. As usual, questions and comments will be enlisted from attendees at the Cathedral and those linked in via Zoom.
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Forum Focused on Will Voters Finally End Gerrymandering in Ohio?
DATE: Thursday, September 5 , 2024
Will Voters Finally End Gerrymandering in Ohio This November? A Proposed Ohio Constitutional Amendment Would Do Just That.
Voters will have the opportunity this November to end the practice of creating politically gerrymandered districts in this state. An Ohio Constitutional Amendment proposal would establish a non-partisan Citizen Commission with that purpose as its goal. At the kickoff Community Issues Forum at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday, September 5th, Catherine Turcer, Executive Director of Common Cause Ohio, will explain the details and benefits of this reform proposal.
Forum Focused on On Hamilton County’s Two Renewal Levies And A Race For Hamilton County’s Commission
DATE: Thursday, September 26 , 2024
Focusing On Hamilton County’s Two Renewal Levies And A Race For Hamilton County’s Commission
At the next Community Issues Forum the focus will be on the two Hamilton County Renewal Levies and one of the races for the County Commission. Leia Snyder, Superintendent of Hamilton County Development Disabilities Services will speak about The County Developmental Disabilities Levy VIDEO. Josh Arnold, CEO of Talbert House will speak about the County Family Services and Treatment Levy. VIDEO County Commissioner Denise Driehaus and her opponent, Adam Koehler (invited), will make their cases for election. This event takes place on Thursday September 26th, 12:00 Noon, at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 East Fourth Street.
Forum Focused on Candidates for Hamilton County Commission and for 1st Congressional District Presenting
DATE: Thursday, October 24 , 2024
On Thursday, October 24th 12:00 Noon is another pre-election Forum featuring candidates on the November ballot. County Commissioner Alicia Reece and her opponent Jonathan Pearson have been invited to speak, as well as Congressman Greg Landsman (Jenna Kaufman, campaign chair of Landsman campaign speaking video) and his opponent Orlando Sonza (Grant Bagskaw Campaign Chair speaking video ). Time will be set aside for comments and questions from Forum
Forum Focused on An Update on the Homelessness And Affordable Housing Crises.
DATE: Thursday, November 7 , 2024
This Community Issues FORUM at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday November 7th at 12:OO Noon focused on Cincinnati’s homeless and lack of affordable housing crises. Josh Spring, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, provided an update on our progress and lack of progress with these long term issues which have worsened over the years.
Forum Focused on An Update on Current Issues Facing Public Education in Greater Cincinnati
DATE: Thursday, November 21 , 2024
At this Community Issues Forum on Thursday November 21st the focus was on the current issues now confronting Public Education in Greater Cincinnati. The speaker was Michelle Dunn, Organizer, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers Local 1520, and the Co-Host of the Radio Show and Podcast “Boiling Point.”Current Issues Facing Public Education in Greater Cincinnati, 2024 for CCC, PDF (1)