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8/19/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 08/21/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Encore from April 3, 2010; Community Gardens/Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Dr. Gene Harris; Texting While Driving Ban/Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, Lt. Karl Barth/Columbus Division of Police, Kathy Haley, RN,; Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway System/Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray; Vote at 17/Mike Rankin, Assistant Ohio Secretary of State     
8/12/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 08/14/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: East Columbus Elementary Neighborhood Improvements/Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus Board of Education President Carol Perkins; St. Stephen’s Community House/Michelle Mills
8/10/2010: Councilmember Ginther on Partnership with CCS 08/10/2010
Columbus City Council and Columbus City Schools Work To Make East Side Neighborhood SaferColumbus City Schools Set To Demolish Homes Bought By the City of Columbus(Columbus)---Demolition of a blighted property near an east side elementary school will begin today, the culmination of years of hard work and cooperation between the City of Columbus and Columbus City Schools (CCS).  The City of Columbus used its priority status as a local government entity to acquire the vacant and abandoned building near East Columbus Elementary School along East Sixth Avenue from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.    The building has stood vacant and abandoned for years.  Columbus City Council Finance & Economic Development Committee Chair Andrew J. Ginther began working on this project while a member of the school board more than seven years ago. “This structure is a danger to the neighborhood and the safety of our children and needs to come down,” said Councilmember Ginther, who also chairs City Council’s Safety Committee.  “The property is a center of criminal activity and it is unacceptable to have the building so close to a new school.”The City Council has passed two pieces of legislation to allow the transfer of land from the City to the CCS to become a reality.  In July 2007, Columbus bought the property at 3074-80 East Sixth Avenue on behalf of the district for $63,000, a 30% savings off the asking price for the site.  Then in 2009, the City transferred the property that was held in the Land Bank to district.  CCS, which purchased the adjacent 7 multi-family properties prior to the acquisition of this final piece, reimbursed the City for all expenses relating to the acquisition of the site.  “The safety of our children is our number one priority," said Columbus City School Board PresidentCarol L. Perkins. "The demolition of these buildings, not only demonstrates our continued commitment to this community, but shows how collaboration and partnering can achieve positive outcomes.”Neighborhood leaders who have fought criminal activity at the site applaud the partnership between the City and CCS.  “We have been working for many years with Councilmember Ginther,  Superintendent Dr. Gene Harris and the school board to build a stronger neighborhood so our children can live and learn in a healthy environment,” said Bill Adams of the East Columbus Civic Association that includes the Krumm Park area of City.  “This demolition is a positive step for the community as we grow for the future.” 
7/9/2010: Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther Downtown Plan 07/09/2010
Columbus City Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, chair of the Finance & Economic Development Committee and Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Development Committee, will hold a joint public hearing on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers to discuss the proposed Downtown Strategic Plan as endorsed by the Columbus Downtown Commission.    The 2010 Downtown Strategic Plan creates an overall vision for downtown economic development for the next 10 years.  The proposed plan will serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements within the Central Business District.  The goal of the plan is to provide residential opportunities, business development, job creation, recreation, dining, transportation and entertainment options which are key factors to the long-term economic success of Columbus and the Central Ohio region. 
7/9/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 07/10/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Downtown Master Plan Meeting/Councilmembers Andrew J. Ginther and Priscilla R. Tyson; Encore from December 2009, Downtown SID
7/1/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 07/03/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: St. Stephen’s Community House/Councilmember Andrew Ginther and Michelle Mills, President and CEO of St. Stephens; Summer Biking Events/Barb Seckler, Institute for Active Living; Historic Summer Home Tour/Olde Towne East and Franklin Park Neighborhoods     
5/27/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 05/29/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Menards Groundbreaking & Southwestern College Expansion/Councilmember Ginther and Development Director Boyce Safford III; Encore from July 4, 2009-Catholic Foundation and Columbus Bike Helmet Law
5/25/2010: Councilmember Ginther Downtown Strategic Plan Meeting 05/25/2010
Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee, will be one of the featured speakers at tonight's 2010 Downtown Columbus Strategic Plan meeting.  Listen to what he believes is one of the most pressing issues to face Columbus leaders in the decades to come.       
5/24/2010: Councilmember Ginther Menards 05/24-2010
Menards To Open First Columbus Store At Northland Village When Northland Mall closed its doors in 2002, Mayor Michael B. Coleman pledged that the site would be redeveloped. Today, Mayor Coleman was joined by Councilmember Andrew Ginther, Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown, Menards officials and Northland community leaders, as ground was broken for Menards home improvement store. The $11.5 million investment will bring 80 full-time jobs to the first Menards in the Columbus area.  “This is a big step toward a vibrant Northland Village,” Mayor Coleman said. “Rather than leaving the empty shell of the former mall vacant and blighted, Menards is working with us to revitalize the Morse Road corridor.” The City is offering Menards a 75-percent 10-year tax abatement on real estate improvements. Upon completion of the project the City of Columbus will have invested more than $38 million on redevelopment of the Northland Village site and infrastructure improvements on Morse Road. The investment includes $19.4 million on site redevelopment, including acquisition of land, utility improvements and new roads for the redevelopment plan and $18 million in improvements along Morse Road for the corridor from I-71 to Cleveland Avenue.“The entire Northland area will benefit from the Menards development and the city’s substantial investment in roads, sidewalks, bike lanes and utilities,” said Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee. “It is important to note, the city has not made these improvements alone.  Business owners in this region have created a Special Improvement District to reinvest their dollars in making this corridor an attractive place to do business.”“We’re so happy to welcome Menards to the neighborhood,” said Commissioner Marilyn Brown. “Their presence is great news for the hundreds of businesses, including our new dog shelter, and the thousands of residents and visitors who travel the corridor each day. Investing in the development of our neighborhoods is paramount to a strong and healthy community for all of us.” A family-owned company started in 1960, Menards currently has over 255 home improvement stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wyoming and Wisconsin.  With home improvement at the forefront of today's do-it-yourself market, Menards provides a valuable resource to the community. Menards not only fulfills home improvement needs, but also provides employment opportunities and economic growth for the entire community.“As we have steadily progressed into Ohio, we have constantly heard about what a wonderful place Columbus is to live and do business.  Today, we are proud to commence our presence here,” Scott Collette, Menard, Inc. Chief Operating Officer.Other improvements on Morse Road from Karl Road to Cleveland Avenue include landscaped medians, new curbs and gutters, street trees, sidewalks, improved streetlights and traffic signals and pedestrian crossing upgrades at intersections.  The final build-out will result will include more than 550,000 square-feet of new development and generate more than 800 jobs onsite, in addition to the 1,000+ jobs already at the Ohio Department of Taxation."Northland residents are excited to welcome Menards to the Northland Village site, not only because it represents jobs for area residents and increased retail choice in a unique and appealing format, but because we believe that today's announcement is the first of many that will herald the rebirth of the site of the former mall as a hub of the Northland community."Menards expects to complete the project by spring 2011.-30-
5/13/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 05/15/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Huntington Bank Announcement/Council President Mentel, Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, Steve Steinour, President and CEO Huntington; Pride On Parsons/Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig; Parking Meter Advisory Committee Report/Councilmember Craig, Randy Bowman, Administrator Division of Mobility Options, Cleve Ricksecker, Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement District
5/11/2010: Councilmember Ginther on Huntington 05/11/2010
Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther comments on Huntington Bank adding 500 jobs by 2014 and its commitment to Columbus Headquarters through 2030.
5/7/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 05/08/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Issue 2 Passage/Council President Michael C. Mentel, Eric Shippers of Penn National; New Biofuel Plant Groundbreaking/Council President Mentel; Arson Awareness Week/Councilmember Ginther, Lt. David Sawyer and Chief Kerry Ellis; Encore from 3-09 Senior Fire Safety Program
9/4/2009: Call The Roll Podcast 9/4/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:   Get Behind The Badge/Officer Andrew Ward & Angie McDowell;   Orientation To Trades and Apprenticeship Program at Columbus State Community College/Michael Robison;   Lose For Good/Lynn Dantuono, Weight Watchers;   Homewatch Caregivers/Meagan Melecosky
8/14/2009: Call The Roll 8/15/2009
Cash for Clunkers and Beyond/Dr. Andy Rezin, Columbus State Community College, Automotive and Applied Technologies;   Friends of Alum Creek & Tributaries/David Roseman and Dave Hohmann;   Al Edmondson/Cover Me Back To School Rally
8/7/2009: Call The Roll Radio Podcast 8/7/2009
Passage of Issue 1/Council President Michael C. Mentel;   Columbus Youth Soccer Team Visits the White House with Columbus Crew
8/6/2009: Call The Roll Radio 8/1/2009
Huntington Home Alliance/Council President Mentel, Steve Steinour, Amy Klaben;   Wireless Web for Columbus/Councilmember A. Troy Miller and Department of Technology Director Gary Cavin;   National Night Out /Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther;   SEEK Program/Rich Rosen;   ADA 19th Anniversary/Rick Isbell City of Columbus
7/28/2009: Call The Roll Radio 7/24/2009
Summer Gang Initiative/Councilmember Ginther, Chief Distelzweig;   New Kiosks For Municipal Court/Councilmember Paley, Clerk Lori Tyack;   Recreation & Parks Month/Alan McKnight;   Landscaping Tips/Bert Vonderahe from Columbus State;  Safety Award/Councilmember Ginther, Firefighter Sharpe
7/23/2009: Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther Discusses 2009 Summer Anti-Gang Inititaive
Public Safety Committee Chair Andrew J. Ginther comments on the 2009 Summer Anit-Gang Initiative which has already removed 67 guns and made 130 arrests.
7/17/2009: Call The Roll Radio 7/17/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:   Dublin Economic Development Agreement/Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther and Mike Stevens, Deputy Development Director;   New Specialty Dockets At The Franklin County Municipal Court/Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, Judge Scott VanDerKarr. Council President Michael C. Mentel;   Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Council/Ryan Lippe
7/16/2009: Ginther Discusses Economic Development Agreement with Dublin
Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, chair of the Development Committee, discusses the U.S. 33/S.R. 161 Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Dublin. The deal secures Columbus’ right to provide the area with water and sewer service while capturing vital income tax dollars that could mean up to $35 million during the term of the agreement.
7/10/2009: Call The Roll Radio 7/11/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:  2010 Tax Budget/Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian;  Columbus Public Health 2009 Samuel J. Crumbine Award;  Bishop Larry Pierce/Homelessness Awareness Campaign
7/2/2009: Call The Roll Radio 7/4/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed: Catholic Foundation/Council President Mentel, Jennifer Damiano;  Bike Helmet Law/Nichole Hodges, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
6/29/2009: Call The Roll Radio 6/26/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:  “Green” Stimulus Grants/Council President Michael C. Mentel;   Red, White and Boom!/Mike Collins, Event Organizer;   Homes on the Hill, Community Development Corporations/Steve Torsell
6/19/2009: Call The Roll Radio 6/19/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:  Fleet Division 100 Best Award/Councilmember A. Troy Miller, Kelly Reagan;   Krumm Park Reopening/Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, Blue Jackets Forward R. J. Umberger, Mayo Makinde;   Battelle Institute/Rich Rosen, STEM Education
6/12/2009: Call The Roll Radio 6/13/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed: Columbus Stimulus Dollars/Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig/Director Mark Kelsey/Erik Janas;   Wexner Center Summer Movie Series;   Ian McConnell/University Area District
6/4/2009: Call The Roll Radio 6/5/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:  Columbus’ Scrap Metal Law/Det. Steve Addington;  Columbus Housing Partnership/Amy Klaben;  Taste of Olde Town East Event/Mike Moore & Kent Peters;  Melvin B. Dodge Zoo Days
5/29/2009: Call The Roll Radio 5/29/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed: Neighborhood Pride Program/Councilmembers Ginther and Craig;  Campus Partners/Steve Sterrett;  Vistability/Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares Paul Jarvis
5/28/2009: Councilmember Ginther on Neighborhood Pride
Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther Discusses the Many Benefits of Neighborhood Pride
5/22/2009: Call The Roll Radio 5/22/2009
Safety Unions Support of Proposed Income Tax Increase/Jack Reall, Jim Gilbert, Andrew Ginther;  Al Berthold /Neighborhood Design Center;  Emerald Ash Bore;  Emergency Medical Services Week/Councilmember Ginther, Dr. David Keseg
5/21/2009: Councilmember Ginther recognizes Emergency Medical Services Week in the city of Columbus.
Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther offered a Resolution of Expression in honor of the 1,500 members of the Columbus Division of Fire who provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
5/15/2009: Call The Roll Radio 5/15/2009
Guests: President Michael C. Mentel/Income Tax Increase; Pete McGinty/Experience Columbus; Larry James/Lincoln Theater Association
5/8/2009: Call The Roll Radio 5/8/2009
President Michael C. Mentel/Possible Income Tax Increase; Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther/Arson Awareness Week; Jeff Stephens, Barb Seckler/Bike To Work Week; John Lloyd/National Aquatics Month; Rhonda Frazier/Transformation Place, Inc.
4/30/2009: Public Safety Committee Chair Andrew J. Ginther Discusses New Fire Training Academy
Councilmember Ginther dissuses the Fire Division's new training center on the South Side; a state-of-the-art complex complete with a training tower and burn building.
4/30/2009: President Mentel asks Voters to Support Revenue Plan
"The citizens of Columbus have a choice to make between maintaining core city services such as police and fire protection at the levels our residents have come to expect or experience drastic cuts,” said Council President Michael C. Mentel. “The declining national economy has forced us to find new sources of revenue to fund the basic services and economic development efforts that will help Columbus succeed in the coming years."
3/21/2009: Call The Roll Radio 3/21/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:New Town Street Bridge/Councilmember Hearcel F. CraigChief James Jackson Retirement/Councilmember Andrew J. GintherCrime Stoppers/Kevin MilesFinancial Planning/Jim BriskBoy Scouts 100 Years/President Michael C. Mentel
3/14/2009: Call The Roll Radio 3/14/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed: Tech Columbus/Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther & Ted Ford President/CEO TechColumbusWorld Kidney Month/Councilmember A. Troy Miller & Patti Gold/President National Kidney Foundation Serving OhioPartnership To Fight Chronic Disease/Jan Lanier, Ohio Nurses Association
3/6/2009: Call The Roll Radio 3/7/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed:New Columbus Police Chief, Council President Michael C. Mentel, Deptuty Chief Walter DistelzweigKeep Columbus Beautiful Kick Butt Clean-Up, Sherry Palmer & Pat Lynch Dine Originals Restaurant Week, Diane WarrenColumbus Zoo, Jack Hanna
2/21/2009: Call The Roll Radio 2/21/2009
Guests/Topics Discussed: Representative Mary Jo Kilroy/Federal Stimulus PackageNeighborhood Stabilization Program/Rita Parise
2/14/2009: Call The Roll Radio 2/14/09
Guests/Topics Discussed: Council President Michael C. Mentel/2009 City BudgetCouncilmember Hearcel F. Craig & W. Curtis Stitt from COTA talking about articulated busesPublic Service Director Mark Kelsey/Mobility OptionsJennifer Connery & Rebecca Asmo, Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus
2/7/2009: Call The Roll Radio 2/7/09
Guests/Topics Discussed: Council President Michael C. Mentel, Mayor Michael B. Coleman City Center DemolitionCouncilmember Eileen Paley, Anti-Dating Abuse ResolutionSteve Rosenberg, City Music Program
1/30/2009: Call The Roll Radio 1/30/09
Featured guests include:Rick Tilton, Assistant Public Utilities DirectorCouncilmember Andrew J. Ginther, January Safety AwardsJack Reall, Columbus Firefighters Union 67
1/23/2009: Call The Roll Radio 1/23/09
Featured Guests:Eileen Paley and A. Troy Miller Swearing-In Ceremony SpeechesCouncilmember Hearcel F. Craig, DC Trip Kelli Arthur-Hykes, Earned Income Tax CreditJoe Yersavich, Hilltop Library, Job Help Centers
1/17/2009: Call The Roll 1/17/09
Featured Guests:Napoleon Bell/MLK Festivities Sandy Erb-Wilson/SCHIPJennifer Adair/Columbus Community Coalition Meeting
1/10/2009: Call The Roll 1/10/09
Featured Guests: Alan McKnight, Director of Recreation and ParksWalker Evans, ColumbusUnderground.comKaren Simonian, Wexner Center for the Arts
12/24/2008: Council Focused on Deterring Aggressive Panhandling
Councilmember Ginther sponsored legislation which will strengthen the city’s panhandling law by offering greater protection for people near automated teller machines, parking meters, parking lots and outdoor patios or sidewalk cafes.
05/07/2008: Capital Improvements Budget Amendments
Finance Committee Chair Kevin L. Boyce highlights Council's amendments to the Capital Improvements Budget.
02/14/2008: Councilmember Ginther's 2008 Budget Amendments
Public Safety Committee Chair Andrew J. Ginther discusses his 2008 budget amendments.
01/16/2008: Clean Water Act
Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther comments on the Clean Water Act and the lack of federal money to help cities like Columbus pay for upgrades in the water filtration system.
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