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9/2/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 09/04/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Huntington Homeownership Alliance/President Michael C. Mentel, Amy Klaben, Steve Steinour; Encore from 10-24-09 United State Postal Service Dog Bite Prevention Program/Victor Dubina, Vicky Haynes
9/1/2010: President Mentel CHP 09/01/2010
Alliance Anniversary: Huntington, Columbus Housing Partnership Reach 2,600 Families With Home Ownership Programs Columbus City Council President Michael C. Mentel praised for his support of affordable housingAt the one-year mark of a three-year venture between Huntington Bank (Nasdaq: HBAN; www.huntington.com) and the Columbus Housing Partnership, the Huntington Homeownership Alliance has assisted Columbus Housing Partnership in reaching approximately 2,600 families with home ownership counseling and foreclosure prevention assistance to strengthen the local housing market, Huntington and CHP will announce at a press conference and celebration today.With investment support from Huntington, the Columbus Housing Partnership in year one of the Huntington Homeownership Alliance launched www.homeportohio.org to increase awareness and participation in local home owner education programs that support new home ownership and help keep families in their current homes.The improved site has increased Web traffic by nearly 50 percent.In the first year of the Huntington Homeownership Alliance, more than 2,600 families attended the Homeport Housing Advisory Center. Of that, more than 1,200 families received foreclosure prevention assistance and more than 100 families participated in new online foreclosure prevention education. Since the inception of the Alliance, 17 out of 27 homes sold by Homeport Home Ownership, the home sales division of Columbus Housing Partnership, closed with new loans created specifically for the Alliance. These loans totaled more than $2 million."Huntington is committed to investing in our communities so that they remain vibrant and strong," said Steve Steinour, Huntington Bank chairman, president and CEO. "By partnering with organizations like Columbus Housing Partnership, we are helping more families to own homes and to be educated about all the facets of home ownership." Launched in 2009, the Huntington Homeownership Alliance provides a $10 million commitment from Huntington Bank to people purchasing approximately 100 homes from Columbus Housing Partnership over three years. The Alliance will also enable Columbus Housing Partnership to expand its programs to reach a total of 9,000 families through counseling over the three-year partnership."Simply put, our alliance with Huntington has enabled us to do more to serve the community," said Amy Klaben, Columbus Housing Partnership CEO. "With the increased resources Huntington has provided, we have been able to support more families in achieving and maintaining the dream of home ownership. We welcome more partners like Huntington to help us make an even bigger positive impact on Columbus neighborhoods. We also thank local leaders such as Columbus City Council President Michael C. Mentel for his unwavering leadership in providing affordable housing with resident programs, as well as foreclosure prevention and homebuyer education programs to our community." "Huntington Bank is a hometown business that truly cares about Columbus," said President Mentel. "The Huntington Homeownership Alliance is a terrific example of a public-private partnership that is helping to strengthen our neighborhoods by giving families the tools they need to be responsible homeowners. This innovative relationship will continue to pay dividends for our community for years to come by supporting long-term homeownership throughout our city." About Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $52 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Through its affiliated companies, Huntington has been providing a full range of financial services for 144 years. Huntington offers checking, loans, savings, insurance and investment services. It has more than 600 branches and also offers retail and commercial financial services online at huntington.com; through its telephone bank; and through its network of over 1,300 ATMs. Huntington's Auto Finance and Dealer Services group offers automobile loans to consumers and commercial loans to automobile dealers within our six-state banking franchise area.About CHP Columbus Housing Partnership (CHP) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in the belief that a decent and affordable home is the cornerstone of family life and a healthy community. Columbus Housing Partnership takes an innovative approach to addressing the housing needs of Central Ohio, through its Homeport Programs. CHP provides quality, affordable housing and related services to low and moderate income households through four programs: Homeport Rental Living, Homeport Community Life, Homeport Housing Advisory Center and Homeport Home Ownership.
8/26/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 08/28/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed:Encore edition; Catholic Foundation/ Council President Mentel, Jennifer Damiano; Columbus Regional Federal Grants Group/Steve Tugend, Columbus Chamber of Commerce
7/15/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 07/17/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Grandview Yard Development/Council President Mentel, Brian Ellis, Mayor Coleman, Rep. Ted Celeste; Hilton Hotel Groundbreaking/President Mentel, Ted Ratcliff/Hilton, Paul Astleford/Experience Columbus; Downtown Strategic Plan/Keith Myers, MSI Consulting
7/13/2010: President Mentel Hilton Hotel Groundbreaking 07/13/2010
Hilton Columbus Downtown Breaks Ground, $140M Convention Headquarters Hotel to Open in Fall 2012COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 13, 2010) – The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, in partnership with Hilton Worldwide, broke ground today on the new Hilton Columbus Downtown located in Columbus, Ohio.  The convention headquarters hotel will be located at 401 N. High St., which is on the west side of High Street, across from the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center and near Nationwide Arena.  The project is a collaboration among the Franklin County Commissioners, Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, City of Columbus and Nationwide Realty Investors, Inc.  The $140 million, full-service convention hotel is expected to open in fall 2012 and will feature 532 rooms, 48 suites and 22,800 square feet of meeting space, including a 12,000 square-foot ballroom.  The property will be owned and developed by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and operated by Hilton Worldwide.  The design group consists of architects HOK and Columbus-based Moody Nolan and interior designers, Simeone Deary Design Group. Turner Smoot is the project construction manager.     “The addition of the 532-room Hilton Columbus Downtown, combined with the existing amenities of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, will enable our city to compete as a convention destination for more than 900 national trade shows, conventions and meetings in our target convention market,” said Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Board Chairman John S. Christie.  “We are in a great position to think long-term.  Columbus is looking beyond the short-term and preparing for the next ten years.”       “Large regional and national groups require room blocks of 1,000 to 3,500 hotel rooms during peak nights of attendance,” said William C. Jennison, executive director of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority.  “The availability of this new hotel will augment the room inventory and lead to additional convention bookings that will also increase utilization of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.”  “The Hilton Columbus Downtown will take us to the next level as a tourist destination,” said Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “Even more importantly, it will create jobs Downtown and throughout our city at a time when our residents are in need of new employment opportunities.”“The new full-service Hilton Columbus Downtown supports Franklin County and the City of Columbus’ current investment in our convention facilities,” added John O'Grady, president of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. “This project is a true testament to the collaborative efforts of Central Ohio’s leadership.”“This exciting new hotel will serve as an underpinning for our already robust $7.2 billion tourism industry and stimulates additional private investment. This is the perfect time to get shovels in the ground and put people to work,” said Michael C. Mentel, Columbus City Council President.“This expansion creates jobs not only for those who build the hotel and eventually work at this hotel, but also for those working at our restaurants, our nightspots, our sports and entertainment venues and the hotels we already have.”The hotel will include a 160-seat, full-service restaurant, a 100-seat lounge, a specialty coffee outlet, an executive lounge, and a lobby featuring a large atrium with skylights to give an indoor-outdoor feel and a combination brick and glass façade.  The Greater Columbus Convention Center’s 900-vehicle parking garage adjacent to the hotel will service the property. In continuing the city of Columbus’ commitment to sustainability, the Hilton Columbus Downtown will be LEED Certified as well as Green Seal Certified from an operating standpoint.“We’re thrilled the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority selected Hilton to operate Columbus’ new convention headquarters hotel in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods,” said Dave Horton, Global Head, Hilton Hotels brand. “This $140 million project allows us to truly enhance the downtown hotel package for anyone considering Columbus as a future meeting destination.  The hotel’s grand opening in 2012 could not have come at a better time given the much-anticipated bicentennial celebration slated for the same year.”  “With the addition of the Hilton Columbus Downtown to the Destination Columbus sell, we are able to offer multiple downtown-headquarter hotel opportunities to more than one convention or trade show at a time, as well as host larger national conventions and trade shows within the 1.7 million-square-foot Greater Columbus Convention Center,” said Paul Astleford, President and CEO, Experience Columbus.  “This new property significantly strengthens the Destination Columbus product offering in the global market.”One of the first conventions to take advantage of the enhanced Destination Columbus package is the Southern Baptist Convention who announced at the groundbreaking that they have chosen Columbus to host their June 14-17, 2015 meeting.  The convention is anticipated to draw 16,000 attendees bringing in 19,530 room nights and an estimated $6.2 million in visitor spending to Central Ohio.“The Southern Baptist Convention is excited to be holding its annual meeting in Columbus in 2015 in the beautiful Greater Columbus Convention Center,” said Don Magee, Associate Vice President of Finance for the Southern Baptist Convention.  “Without the additional rooms provided by the building of the Hilton Columbus Downtown, we would not have been able to consider meeting here.” About the Franklin County Convention Facilities AuthorityAs the owner and developer of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority was responsible for overseeing the $85 million expansion, renovation and parking development of the facility completed in 2001 and the $40 million renovation and expansion of Battelle Grand completed in 2009.  For more information on the authority and the convention center, visit www.ColumbusConventions.com. About Hilton Hotels Hilton Hotels is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality that welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service hotel brand. The Hilton brand currently includes more than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries, and plans to serve travelers in 80 countries by the end of 2011. By offering innovative products, services and amenities, Hilton enables travelers to be at their best 24/7, whether traveling for business or leisure. Start your journey at www.Hilton.com. About Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.  For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.  The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 592,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.  The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton Honors®. For more information about the company, please visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com. About Experience ColumbusExperience Columbus is the destination sales and marketing organization for the Greater Columbus community. Formerly the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, Experience Columbus works with the Columbus community to create a competitive distinction in the visitor marketplace, attracting leisure visitors, conventions and meetings.For more information on the organization, please visit www.ExperienceColumbus.com. # # #  
6/25/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 06/26/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Charter Review Committee/Council President Mentel & Larry James; Morse Road Improvements/Councilmember Craig, Dave Paul/Northland Community Council, Jeff Stephens/Consider Biking; Encore from March 27, 2010 Titanic Exhibition at the Center of Science and Industry/COSI President & CEO Dr. David Chesebrough and Cheryl Mure, Premiere Exhibitions
6/22/2010: President Mentel on Charter Review
Columbus City Council President Michael C. Mentel discusses the Charter Review Committee
6/10/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 06/12/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: Bob Daniels GMC Buick Remains Open/Greg Gerhard; Summer Weather Preparedness/NBC-4 Meteorologist Ben Gelber; John Rockwell Retirement/President Mentel, John Rockwell
6/2/2010: Call The Roll Podcast 06/05/2010
Guests/Topics Discussed: President’s Cup Coming to Columbus/Council President Mentel & Jack Nicklaus; July 2009 Improvements in the Franklin County Municipal Court System/Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley; Summer 2008 Dr. Steven Allen, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
6/2/2010: President Mentel on Presidents Cup 06/02/2010
Columbus City Council President Michael C. Mentel was one of the invited dignitaries at the Muirfield Village Golf Club for the announcement that central Ohio course will host the 2013 Presidents Cup.   The Presidents Cup is contested every 2 years and features the best American players against a team of international stars.  The event will focus the world’s attention on the Columbus area as a premier sporting destination.    Council President Mentel joined Muirfield Village architect and golf legend Jack Nicklaus and Professional Golfers Association Commissioner Tim Finchem to talk about the many positive effects the Presidents Cup will have on the Columbus region.
5/18/2010: Flag Program 05/17/2010
Columbus City Council supports the Hilltop Kiwanis Patriotic Pride project.  Council President Michael C. Mentel invited Adam Hearns of the group to explain how residents all around central Ohio can participate and display an American Flag on their property.
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: Council President Mentel on Huntington 05/11/2010
HUNTINGTON COMMITS TO COLUMBUS HEADQUARTERS THROUGH 2030 Huntington Bank will add 500 jobs to Columbus by 2014  COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Huntington Bank name will continue to grace the Columbus skyline for at least another 20 years, Huntington’s Chairman, President and CEO Steve Steinour announced today at an afternoon press conference. The bank signed a lease extending its occupancy of the 38-story Huntington Center at 41 S. High Street to February 2030. The previous lease was scheduled to expire in 2015. Steinour also announced that Huntington will add another 500 jobs to Columbus over the next five years. The jobs will be at all levels and in a variety of disciplines. Currently, the bank has approximately 3,600 colleagues in Columbus. “We are committed to downtown Columbus and to the people who work and live here,” said Steinour. “The continued presence of Huntington’s headquarters at the heart of the city will help to keep Columbus vibrant, maintaining and growing jobs while attracting more businesses and development to downtown.”“Huntington and Columbus both benefit from our continuing relationship,” said Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “We are both committed to a strong core and strong economic future for our city. Working in partnership, we will continue to transform downtown and retain and grow jobs throughout Columbus.”Huntington has extended its lease for 200,000 square feet at the Huntington Center. It occupies floors three through 10 of the building. Huntington Center abuts Huntington’s main downtown branch, which has been at the corner of Broad and High streets for 144 years. “This is a landmark day for downtown,” said Columbus City Council President Michael C. Mentel. “Few cities can boast such a longstanding relationship with a leading corporate citizen. Huntington’s commitment to downtown Columbus through the bank’s 164th anniversary is a huge vote of confidence in our mutual long-term success.”Huntington has long invested in downtown Columbus, most recently acquiring the naming rights to Huntington Park in 2008 to support the expansion of Arena District revitalization. Over the past several years, Huntington has also been a major lender supporting Mayor Coleman’s downtown housing initiative to build and expand a thriving residential community in the city core. “Job creation and retention are the keys to economic success not only in downtown Columbus, but throughout the city,” said Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee.   “With today’s announcement, Huntington is reaffirming their long-term commitment to Columbus as a trusted business and community partner.”In the Huntington Center lease extension transaction, Rich Machinski and Mark Thompson of Huntington received assistance from Terry Mathews and Chandler Converse of CB Richard Ellis, while Hines representatives Scott Linville and Greg Van Schaack represented the property.
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
5/5/2010: Council President Mentel Issue 2 05/04/2010
City Council President Michael C. Mentel congratulates the supporters of Issue 2 on their success in passing a statewide initiative  to move the Columbus casino site to the former Delphi Plant on the west side.
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
8/7/2009: President Mentel Discusses Income Tax Increase
President Mentel comments on what Columbus residents can expect with the passage of issue 1, the half-percent increase to the city’s income tax passed by voters August 4, 2009.
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
7/30/2009: President Mentel Comments on Huntington Homeownership Alliance Success Story
City Council, The Columbus Housing Partnership (CHP) and Huntington National Bank named the first family to buy a home through the Huntington Homeownership Alliance. The 3-year, $10 million alliance was launched just three months ago to provide housing counseling, foreclosure prevention services and affordable mortgages to Central Ohioans. 
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
7/17/2009: 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
7/10/2009: 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
7/1/2009: Council President Mentel Discusses the New Headquarters of the Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation has set up its new headquarters at the site of the original Wendy's at 257 East Broad Street.
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
6/25/2009: President Mentel Discusses Energy Conservation Stimulus Dollars
Council President Michael C. Mentel sponsored ordinance 0868-2009 to apply for and accept federal stimulus funds to support several energy efficiency and conservation projects under consideration by the city. Through formula and competitive grants offered by the U.S. Department of Energy, Columbus has been awarded $7,403,500 to help reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce the city’s total energy use, improve energy efficiency, and create and retain jobs.
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
5/22/2009: 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
5/15/2009: Call The Roll Radio 5/15/2009
Guests: President Michael C. Mentel/Income Tax Increase; Pete McGinty/Experience Columbus; Larry James/Lincoln Theater Association
5/14/2009: President Mentel Asks Voters to Support Revenue Plan
Council President Mentel explains how an income tax increase supports the city's three-part plan to address the $120 million structural imbalance in the general operating fund.
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."
4/15/2009: Council President Michael C. Mentel congratulates the Columbus Blue Jackets
City Council congratulates the Blue Jackets as they make their way to the play-offs!
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
3/9/2009: President Mentel Discusses Appointment of Police Chief Distelzweig
President Mentel Discusses Appointment of Police Chief Distelzweig
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
2/5/2009: President Mentel Discusses Columbus Commons
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
05/08/2008: Israel Trade Mission
Council President Mentel reflects on trade mission to Israel and importance of recruiting high-tech companies to Columbus.
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: 2008 City Budget
President Mentel provides an overview of Council's budget amendment priorities for 2008.
01/11/2008: The Office of Homeless Advocacy
Council President Mentel discusses the goals for the newly created office of Homeless Advocacy.
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