This month we take a look at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that COTA will be developing along the main street corridor in our community. Find out where we are, what we have control over, and what may be coming next. See the Bexley information about upcoming engagement opportunities and general BRT Info . Alternatively, you can see it directly from COTA . Share you Commercial Design input in the survey ! Finally, check out the land use strategy happenings here and see the new guidelines when they are f...
Aug 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 21
State tax dollars fund 1/6 of our schools. That funding is currently on the state budget cutting block. The state is looking to force Ohio schools to refund levied taxes through a new 30% maximum reserve requirement. Hear about how this affects the Bexley Public Schools and how you can get involved to keep our schools financially strong. Contact Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells & Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig to let them know you oppose the 30% reserve requirement and want to see schoo...
May 09, 2025•25 min•Ep. 20
Did you know that our library is half funded by state tax dollars? Hear about the cuts facing libraries in in Ohio and what you can do to help keep our library strong. Contact Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells & Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig to let them know you want to see the libraries remain fully funded. Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well. Keep in touch with what's going on at the Bexley Public Library on their website or social media ....
May 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 19
Come hear about what's going on at the Bexley Natural Market & how you can get involved to be part of the solution. Check them out at https://www.bexleynaturalmarket.org/ Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexley_natural_market/ Interested in having the market carry your product, sponsoring a product, volunteering, or getting involved in another way? email - info@bexleynaturalmarket.org
Apr 05, 2025•31 min•Ep. 18
Join Bexley Sustainability Program Coordinator Elizabeth Ellman for a discussion of lesser known city sustainability initiatives and see what you can do to help make our community a more sustainable one. - Connect with Green Bexley - See Updates & Plans on the City's sustainability initiatives
Jan 03, 2025•37 min•Ep. 17
Following a particularly divisive election cycle, we take some time to speak with Bexley neighbors on each side of the aisle to hear about what about their selected candidates spoke to them. We hope that this kind of open sharing can help bring some understanding and, ultimately, healing as all move forward as a community and part of a nation.
Nov 20, 2024•46 min•Ep. 16
Part 2 of our episodes on upcoming ballot issues. This episode address the Bexley City Schools operating levy. Come hear how it works, why it's being requested, and what the impact of voting for or against would be. Committee for Bexley Excellence - Our local group supporting the levy Bexley City Schools Levy Info - From BCS itself Levy Cost Estimator - See your impact based on your property address...
Oct 04, 2024•35 min•Ep. 15
Learn about the ballot issues we'll be voting on this November. Here we address issues 1, 46, & 47 - with issue 36 being in part 2 (Ep 14.5). Issue 1 - Full text, bullet points, and endorsements Issue 46 - Franklin County Children's Services Levy Issue 47 - Central Ohio Transportation Authority Expansion - Dispatch article on this levy...
Oct 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 14
Your chance to get caught up on all your Bexley goings on this summer and going into the fall. Learn more about many of our topics today: Bexley City Schools Levy ; Bexley Mural Festival ; Columbus Restore ; Newfangled Kitchen ; Columbus dipping into reserve water supply amid drought drying out Ohio ; The Lion ; Katalina's ; Excel Karate ; Bexley Citizen's Police Academy ; & Drexel Theatre . Ohio online voter registration...
Sep 17, 2024•40 min•Ep. 13
As we step into pride month, we take a look at anti-transgender Ohio legislation affecting and targeting our community and how you can get involved to support your friends and neighbors. Raise your awareness, then raise your voice. Bexley City Schools Statement of Support - Equality Ohio - Trans Ohio - Bexley City Council
May 30, 2024•58 min•Ep. 12
Update on the development process regarding the proposed housing on Livingston and N. Cassidy by The Community Builders and the Trinity Apartment Redevelopment on Main Street. The lawsuits are done, zoning changes are in discussion, and we are looking to see what the future holds for Bexley.
Mar 09, 2024•52 min•Ep. 11
Join us to hear about how rising antisemitism is impacting our community and how our community is responding. The link to the town hall event being hosted through Jewish Columbus, which Chief Lewis talks about.
Jan 19, 2024•47 min•Ep. 10
Time for our year in review with quick talks about various issues in our community over the last year or so.
Dec 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 9
Info on City Council Candidates Troy Markham, Jessica Saad, & Matt Klingler plus a rundown on ballot issues 1 & 2. Have your voice be heard on November 7th. Troy Markham - Facebook & Full Q & A Jessica Saad - Facebook & Website Matt Klingler - Facebook & Website...
Nov 01, 2023•30 min•Ep. 8
Meet and learn about Victoria Power candidate for Bexley Board of Education (and current BOE member). She shares what she see as the future for our schools and her role in guiding us in that direction. Learn more and follow Victoria at https://powersforourschools.org/ Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Powersforourschools/ Remember to vote on November 7th, through early voting, or absentee.
Oct 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 7
Come hear about soon to be Bexley Board of Education Member Mike Carter, his background, experience with the Bexley City Schools, and his vision for where we are headed. Learn more about Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550469716279. Remember to get out and vote this November.
Sep 22, 2023•25 min•Ep. 6
Learn about City Council Candidate Danny Hurley and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role. Learn more about him on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094383217554 or on his campaign website - https://www.hurleyforbexley.com/
Sep 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 5
Learn about City Council Candidate Alex Silverman and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role. Learn more about him on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094413057811 or on his campaign website - https://silverman4bexley.com/
Sep 01, 2023•20 min•Ep. 4
Find out what issue 1 is all about, why it matters, and how you can make your voice heard. Early Voting Hour & Absentee Information - https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting
Jul 31, 2023•20 min•Ep. 3
In this episode we look into affordable housing in planning and development in Bexley, Ohio. We talk with Jeff Beam of the The Community Builders about their prospective developments on Livingston & Cassidy to learn a bit more about what it will look like and who it will serve. We also talk with Mayor Kessler about the voluntary inclusionary zoning policy prepared to encourage greater affordability for the redevelopment at the current site of the Trinity Lutheran Seminary Apartments. Tune in...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 2
Discussing the "One Bexley" Project, which features a collaboration between the city, schools, and library. Bexley Public Library Director Ben Heckman shares some insights into the project. Follow along with One Bexley city updates at - https://bexley.org/onebexley/
Jun 02, 2023•45 min•Ep. 1
