City Finances: Update, 4/30/23

Written by David Robinson on May 13, 2023. Posted in City Budget, City Council

Dear Reader, At last week’s City Council meeting, Finance Director Scott Bartter provided us with the City’s March and April financial reports. The upshot is that current performance is strong. …

Chickens in Worthington: City Council update, May 1, 2023

Written by David Robinson on May 7, 2023. Posted in City Council, City Identity, Household Impact, Sustainability

It is often difficult for issues that are not of the highest importance or most urgent nature to get a hearing at City Council. That’s understandable, but on the other hand it is often the small…

The Numbers Are In—Worthington Green Energy Program Brought Residents 20% Savings in 2022

Written by David Robinson on March 26, 2023. Posted in City Identity, Household Impact, Local Business, Public Health, Sustainability

Worthington’s community electric aggregation program yielded very positive results in 2022. Program participants [1], purchasing 100% green energy [2], saved nearly 20% on the generation component…

WORTHINGTON INN Restaurant to Reopen in ’23

Written by David Robinson on February 17, 2023. Posted in City Identity, Historic District, History, Local Business

Good news! The Worthington Inn restaurant will reopen later this year. In addition to its landmark location and superb food and drink, the opening will bring a welcome upgrade: greater…

City’s Financial Health: 2022 year-end report, and January, 2023 early indicator

Written by David Robinson on February 13, 2023. Posted in City Budget, City Services, Local Business

Our City just released a very positive 2022 year-end financial report. General Fund revenue was up 15% over budget, actual expenditures were down 10%, and our General Fund cash balance was up 20%…