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…

Colonial Hills Elementary: Six Questions for the BOE meeting, 4.27.20

Written by David Robinson on April 26, 2020. Posted in City Identity, Harding, Parks/Greenspace, public schools, Schools, Sustainability, Zoning

As a parent of two kids who attend Colonial Hills Elementary (grades 2 and 3), I've been closely following the discussions about a possible relocation of their school. I’ve sent a set of…

Ohio Health and Worthington amidst covid-19

Written by David Robinson on April 5, 2020. Posted in City Budget, City Identity, Household Impact, Local Business, MPC/ARB, Parks/Greenspace, UMCH, Zoning

Dear Reader,

I freely admit that it is hard—and maybe not even sensible or proper—to think about anything other than covid-19 at this time. Preservation of life, and the life we love, make all…

Worthington’s Emergency Declaration: Needed now, but let’s Reform the Code later

Written by David Robinson on March 24, 2020. Posted in City Council, City Services, Household Impact, Public Health, Public Safety

Following the Governor’s stay-at-home order (effective 3/23/20 at midnight; https://worthington.org/DocumentCenter/View/6280/ODHStay-at-Home-order-03222020), our City Manager issued yesterday a…