From 1836 to 2020: Worthington and the work toward racial justice

Written by David Robinson on June 22, 2020. Posted in Uncategorized

On Monday, June 15, your City Council passed a Resolution, focused on issues of racism and racial equity, that I believe is significant and that I hope will pass the test of time. The text of the…

Council Resolution on Racism, June 2020

Written by David Robinson on June 9, 2020. Posted in City Council, City Identity, Ethics, Public Health

Last night, your City Council discussed and worked methodically through the language of what I believe is a significant Resolution, with the working title, “Recognizing the Impacts of Racism and…

Public Health, Public Space: Parks are “an Essential Business”

Written by David Robinson on May 21, 2020. Posted in City Identity, City Services, Comprehensive Plan, History, Parks/Greenspace, Public Events, Public Health, Public Safety, Sustainability, UMCH

A recent Urban Land Institute—Columbus webinar, featuring a presentation by MKSK, titled "Parks are an Essential Business," deserves a wide audience here in Worthington. MKSK, the reader may… Continue Reading

Public ethics: Allegation and resignation

Written by David Robinson on May 8, 2020. Posted in City Council, Ethics

A little over two weeks ago, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a legal complaint against City Council Member Doug Smith, alleging misuse of charitable funds. The complaint alleged that…

Status of state of emergency, health stats, origins of social distancing: Notes on Worthington and Covid-19

Written by David Robinson on May 5, 2020. Posted in City Council, City Services, Household Impact, Public Health, Public Safety

What follows is a series of notes (and links) on several different aspects of Covid-19 and our life in Worthington. Some, none, or all of these topics may interest the reader: origins of social…