ok, I suck. I'm trying to gather details and put a story together on this...but it's hard, ok? lol
Tune back in later tonight or tomorrow and I'll have it.
Friday
Wednesday
Metro Parks Levy
One of the really neat things about Columbus is the Metro Park system. It's a series of pretty well-put-together parks that are *gasp* free to the public. Down in Cincy? The parks run by the County are really nice, but they charge you to get in and stuff. The libraries and the parks go a long way to making me feel ok living in Columbus.
How did Metro Parks get so nice? In large part thanks to a 10 year levy passed in 1999, for .65 mills. As the Columbus Dispatch noted in their endorsement of the levy, the MetroParks Board of Commissioners and the Executive Director John R. O'Meara (since 1998) have kept promises made in their operating plan for that levy. I see no reason why the system will suddenly fall apart.
As for the current levy, it is a REPLACEMENT, meaning it will not add to the current levy, which does expire at the end of the year. The new levy--if passed--will be larger than the last, by .1 mills. The cost per $100,000 of value is about $23 bucks a year. The Board of Commissioners (who are appointed by a judge, curiously enough) have already published their plan for the next ten years, depending on this funding. You can read the whole report here.
I feel this is a worthwhile levy, for it preserves nature within a fairly urban area. It allows the public of all stripes to go and enjoy a hike, a walk through an animal observation area, and to just escape the hustle and bustle of the city life for a while. Go look at the levy committee's website and browse around...then decide for yourself.
How did Metro Parks get so nice? In large part thanks to a 10 year levy passed in 1999, for .65 mills. As the Columbus Dispatch noted in their endorsement of the levy, the MetroParks Board of Commissioners and the Executive Director John R. O'Meara (since 1998) have kept promises made in their operating plan for that levy. I see no reason why the system will suddenly fall apart.
As for the current levy, it is a REPLACEMENT, meaning it will not add to the current levy, which does expire at the end of the year. The new levy--if passed--will be larger than the last, by .1 mills. The cost per $100,000 of value is about $23 bucks a year. The Board of Commissioners (who are appointed by a judge, curiously enough) have already published their plan for the next ten years, depending on this funding. You can read the whole report here.
I feel this is a worthwhile levy, for it preserves nature within a fairly urban area. It allows the public of all stripes to go and enjoy a hike, a walk through an animal observation area, and to just escape the hustle and bustle of the city life for a while. Go look at the levy committee's website and browse around...then decide for yourself.
Tuesday
Technology FAIL
So, I updated here on Monday morning, from work. Via my phone. Or, so I thought.
In reality, I just sent the update to a long-inactive personal blog. I love it when I set up preferences correctly.
At any rate, apologies. Profuse ones. But now I must go and write tomorrow's post...so bear with me.
In reality, I just sent the update to a long-inactive personal blog. I love it when I set up preferences correctly.
At any rate, apologies. Profuse ones. But now I must go and write tomorrow's post...so bear with me.
Friday
A Round Up?
Here are a few of the stories I found interesting on the some Ohio blogs I've started following in the past couple weeks.
Over at Ohio Daily Blog there's a story all about Jennifer Brunner's proposed election reforms, based on her review of the 2008 election. Check it out!
Also at Ohio Daily Blog there's a report that Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper is considering a run for the State Auditor position...after his showing in the 2006 Commissioner race, I think he could have an interesting career!
@ Porkopolis I found an interesting editorial defending torture as a limited use tool in our immune system. I'm not sure it's wrong, but I'm far from certain it's right.
Bret Thompson at Progress Ohio gave us an update on a grass roots effort to restore funding for the Ohio Historical Society to the budget.
Also at Progress Ohio, Dave Harding had a story on Obama signing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. I think this is a very worthy bill, fitting of the times...good to see it being reported on!
Last but not least, @ Writes Like She Talks Jill Miller Zimon has a very justified about the apparant lack of concern for women in Ohio, the only state in the Union without any organization on record.
And that's all the reading I feel like linking to! I'm sure once you follow these, you can find plenty more to tickle your fancy.
See ya next week!
Over at Ohio Daily Blog there's a story all about Jennifer Brunner's proposed election reforms, based on her review of the 2008 election. Check it out!
Also at Ohio Daily Blog there's a report that Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper is considering a run for the State Auditor position...after his showing in the 2006 Commissioner race, I think he could have an interesting career!
@ Porkopolis I found an interesting editorial defending torture as a limited use tool in our immune system. I'm not sure it's wrong, but I'm far from certain it's right.
Bret Thompson at Progress Ohio gave us an update on a grass roots effort to restore funding for the Ohio Historical Society to the budget.
Also at Progress Ohio, Dave Harding had a story on Obama signing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. I think this is a very worthy bill, fitting of the times...good to see it being reported on!
Last but not least, @ Writes Like She Talks Jill Miller Zimon has a very justified about the apparant lack of concern for women in Ohio, the only state in the Union without any organization on record.
And that's all the reading I feel like linking to! I'm sure once you follow these, you can find plenty more to tickle your fancy.
See ya next week!
Wednesday
A BIGGER Budget??
Sorry it's late today...don't hold it against me too much!
Evidently, the House Democrats are being even more optimistic with their revenue projections than Strickland was. You see, they've expanded the budget to $54.4 billion...with worthy programs, sure. But I dunno how wise the spending is, never the less. My inner conservative is coming out.
It's only the first round of changes before the full House vote tho, so...we'll see. Check it out at the Dispatch.
That's all I have today, folks...I'll be bringing you a round up of stories from around the Ohio blogs on Friday!
Evidently, the House Democrats are being even more optimistic with their revenue projections than Strickland was. You see, they've expanded the budget to $54.4 billion...with worthy programs, sure. But I dunno how wise the spending is, never the less. My inner conservative is coming out.
It's only the first round of changes before the full House vote tho, so...we'll see. Check it out at the Dispatch.
That's all I have today, folks...I'll be bringing you a round up of stories from around the Ohio blogs on Friday!
Monday
I Should Have an Update...
...but I spent the weekend breaking up with my girlfriend. So...yeah, no blogging got done, sorry.
However, I think I'll be back up to speed by Wednesday's posting time, so bear with me.
Thanks for checking in.
However, I think I'll be back up to speed by Wednesday's posting time, so bear with me.
Thanks for checking in.
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