Posted inElection

Confused about Issue 1? You’re not alone.

Issue 1 targets gerrymandering by creating a 15-member redistricting commission. Instead of elected officials drawing the maps for congressional seats and the Ohio House and Senate, a 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (OCRC) would be created to draw districts. The commission would be made up of 15 citizens: five Democrats, five Republicans, and five independent voters.

Posted inGrowth and development

Ever wonder who enforces building safety codes for Licking County renters? Here are some answers.

At the Alexandria Village Council Meeting on June 4 — the first village council meeting following the May 30 apartment fire that displaced 11 villagers — Councilmember Andrew Bottar-Dillen gave a presentation about code enforcement and requested that the village council hire an “Unsafe Building Inspector.”