Cincinnati Elections 2017 – Candidate & Issue Forums

As provided to CTM at the Sept 11 meeting by a member, the following are events that are free, non-partisan and open to the public.  This is a compilation of publicly available information. For details about any given event, please contact the event sponsor. All spaces are wheelchair accessible; please notify sponsor of other disability and hearing accommodations needed. As of 8/22/17:

Mayoral Business Debate
Sponsor: Cincinnati Business Courier, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Anderson Pavillion, 8 E. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Format: Debate
Cost $45. Register at Cincinnatichamber.com/events

Board of Education, Cincinnati Public Schools
Sponsor: NAACP
Tuesday, Sept 12 6pm
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1821 Langdon Farm, Bond Hill
Format: Panel

Conversations with Candidates (Cincinnati City Council) Part 1
Sponsors: Rookwood Civic Collaboration (see below), Cinti-Hamilton County Community Action Agency Thursday, Sept 14 6pm – 8:30pm (doors open at 5)
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1821 Langdon Farm, Bond Hill
Format: Interactive Discussions
Topics: Session 1A: Good Government- transparency, civility and engagement
Session 1B: Neighborhoods and Housing

Meet the Candidates BikeRide
Sponsor: TriState Trails
Sunday Sept 17 12:30 bike check, 1 p.m. ride starts
Meet at Sawyer Point. Details on Facebook at TriState Trails, Queen City Bike, UC Sustainability
Format: Bike Ride. Details and RSVP: tristatetrails@greenumbrella.org

Candidates Forum on Historic Preservation
Sponsors: Cincinnati Preservation Association, Cincinnati Preservation Collective, Over the Rhine Foundation, Preservation Action
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 6:30-8:30 PM at Memorial Hall
Topic: Role of historic preservation and our historic resources in the future of the city.
Event is free, but RSVPs are appreciated: info@cincinnatipreservation.org

Cincinnati City Council Part 1
Sponsor: NAACP
Tuesday, Sept 26 6pm
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1821 Langdon Farm, Bond Hill
Format: Panel

Ballot Issues Briefing
Sponsor: LWVCA
Wednesday, Sept 27 6:00 p.m.
Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 Wm. H. Taft Rd, Cincinnati 45219

Cincinnati City Council Part 2
Sponsor: NAACP
Tuesday, Oct 3 6pm
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1821 Langdon Farm, Bond Hill
Format: Panel

Conversations with Candidates (Cincinnati City Council) Part 2
Sponsor: Rookwood Civic Collaboration
Saturday, Oct 7 9-11:30 (doors open at 8)
Location: American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter, 2111 Dana Ave, Evanston
Format: Interactive Discussions
Topics: Session 2A: Race, Inclusion, Equity Session 2B: Economic Development, Jobs, Transportation

Cincinnati Mayor
Sponsor: NAACP
Monday, Oct 9, 6pm
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1821 Langdon Farm, Bond Hill
Format: Debate

Who are you to Judge? Municipal Court Candidates Forum
Sponsors: Urban League, League of Women Voters, Cincinnati Bar Association
Wednesday, Oct 11 6pm – 7:30pm (doors open at 5)
Urban League of Greater Cincinnati; 3458 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Format: Panel followed by Meet and Greet

Policy Learning with Candidates (Cincinnati City Council)
Sponsor: Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council
Thursday, Oct 12 5:30-8:30
Location: Niehoff Urban Design Studio, 2728 Vine Street, Clifton Heights
Format: Interactive Discussions with candidates, topic experts and citizens on specific policy questions.
Topics: Race, Equity, Inclusion, Environment, Sustainability, Housing, Economic Development.

AMOS Candidate Forum
Sponsor: AMOS Project
Sunday, Oct 15 6:00-8:00p.m.
Location: New Prospect Baptist Church, 1580 Summit Road, Bond Hill
Cincinnati Board of Education Candidate Forum
Sponsors: LWVCA, Rookwood Group
Wednesday, October 18 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mayerson Academy, South Banquet Room, 2650 Highland Ave., 45219.

This is a compilation of publicly available information. For details about any given event, please contact the event sponsor. All spaces are wheelchair accessible; please notify sponsor of other disability and hearing accommodations needed.