Join us: No Kings Day, a Day of National Affirmation

Written by David Robinson on June 13, 2025. Posted in City Identity, Good Governance, History, Public Safety

Dear Reader,

If you read my blogposts on a regular basis, you know that the focus is on life in Worthington, Ohio. Out of necessity, this post is different. Yes, it is still about life in…

Our Community, Our Plan: Letter to the Consultant, Prior to the “Launch”

Written by David Robinson on June 10, 2025. Posted in City Council, City Identity, Comprehensive Plan, Ethics, Good Governance, MPC/ARB, Parks/Greenspace, UMCH, Zoning

Dear Reader,

As you may know, our City is undertaking a rewrite of its primary land-use document, called the Comprehensive Plan. This document will guide the full range of land-use considerations…

Affordable Housing Bond Proposal, to be discussed at City Council, 09.June.2025

Written by David Robinson on June 8, 2025. Posted in Affordability, City Council, City Identity, Comprehensive Plan, Household Impact, Public Health, Sustainability, Zoning

Dear Reader,

Since July of 2022, I have been advocating that the City of Worthington adopt my affordable housing proposal, modeled after Columbus’ successful program. I believe this proposal,…

Financial Report April 2025

Written by David Robinson on May 20, 2025. Posted in City Budget

The City's April Financial Report showed continued strong performance in income tax collections and other sources of income, e.g., member fees at the Community Center and interest income on… Continue Reading

“Citizens of Every Calling Bred in the Principles of the American Democracy:” The Silent Voices of Epinal, France

Written by David Robinson on February 24, 2025. Posted in History

I view the recent conduct of the Trump administration—Trump himself, Vance, Rubio, and Hegseth, in particular—regarding Ukraine and our allies in Europe, as singularly disgraceful. They betray our…