GOVERNMENT PANEL
EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT PANEL
FOCUS
We identify judicious initiatives for improving local government, researching issues to inform Cincinnatus members and the public. As warranted, we recommend for or against relevant ballot issues. To accomplish this, we organize forums and invite speakers to address our committee, the full Cincinnatus membership and the public.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The Government Panel meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:30 PM to 6 PM.
Chair/Vice-Chairs
Melissa Currence (Chair) and Alice Schneider (Vice-Chair)
MEMBERS
| Jane Anderson | Gary McClimans | Connie Roesch |
| Noel Beyer | Carolyn B. Miller | Ely Ryder |
| Tom Beridon | William Muse | Alice Schneider |
| Samuel Brewer | Ellen Muse-Lindeman | Mark Silbersack |
| Dot Christenson | Barbara Myers | JT Spence |
| Melissa Currence | Mark Neikirk | Jeffrey Stec |
| Jocile Ehrlich | Susan Noonan | Stephanie Stoller |
| Bill Frost | Loanna Paraskevopoulos | Emily Thobe |
| Julia Johnson | Beth Robinson | Michelle Young |
INITIATIVES
Transportation: We are partners in the regional transportation coalition for the Connected Region initiative and endorsed the transit sales tax levy in Hamilton County that would provide additional funds SORTA as well as improve infrastructure throughout the county.
Gov’t Cooperation Award: In alliance with the local chapter of the American Society for Public Administrators, we support an annual award, the Cincinnatus Government Cooperation Award, to a public official or body that innovates with collaboration among local governments. The award has been given each year since 2016.
Ballot initiatives: Our panel regularly researches local ballot initiatives to inform Cincinnatus members and the public of their pros and cons. The panel recommends whether or not Cincinnatus should endorse a particular initiative.
Public dialogue: Our panel is an active partner with the National Issues Forum to foster civil, civic dialogue in our community.
Criminal justice reform: We continue to explore legislative initiatives for criminal justice reform and have connected the Ohio Policy and Justice Center to gain a deeper of understanding of these issues.