The next election for the Board of Clifton Town Meeting will be held November 9th at the Clifton Recreation Center. You must be a member of CTM to vote. This is a link to the membership page: https://www.cliftoncommunity.org/membership You can also choose to become a member on 11/9.
We will have a competitive election this year! There are 11 candidates for 9 positions. See their bios below:
Katie Kalafut
My name is Katie Kalafut and I have lived in Clifton with my husband, two children, our cat and dog, for the past six years. My children attend the Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS). By day, I am a Professor, teaching and engaging in animal behavior research at the Cincinnati Zoo. I am a member of the CTM’s Pedestrian Safety Committee, and the CANS community. I am interested in serving as CTM’s liaison to the community schools in Clifton. I am well suited for this position, as I am already engaged in the CANS community, and have many family friends and neighbors attending Fairview. These schools have a great existing relationship, and I think that a solid connection with CTM would allow for further collaboration, better communication between Clifton and its schools, as well as more engagement among all the members of the Clifton Community.
Jules Rosen
Jules Rosen previously served as a trustee on the CUF Neighborhood Association, where he championed better sidewalk connectivity and improved street sweeping efforts. He also served on the board of Spring in Our Steps and was a member of the CANS Advisory Group during the inception of the new school. In a professional capacity, he is an architect at PWWG Architects. Jules is an advocate for adaptive reuse and sustainability and has spoken before city council in defense of bike infrastructure. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, running, swimming, and landscaping.
Linda Fatheree
After moving to Cincinnati in 1986, I lived in several different neighborhoods until 2006, when I finally found my forever home just off Ludlow Avenue in Clifton.
Once I retired from a very demanding advertising/marketing career, I began finding ways to get involved in this diverse community. Especially over the past six years, I’ve joined other volunteers for a variety of projects from graffiti clean-up to seasonal maintenance of the flower pots along Ludlow to assisting with cleanup and installation of the benches and murals on Telford. My primary volunteer effort has been assisting with production and distribution of the Clifton Chronicle by writing articles, editing/proofreading each issue, and delivering copies to Clifton area businesses. I believe that joining the Board of Trustees of Clifton Town Meeting would allow me to assume a more active role in taking care of this truly unique neighborhood.
Joshua Sanders
My name is Josh and I live in Clifton with my wife Ash in a beautiful historic home. I grew up in Maineville and went to UC for college, where I met my wife. I fell in love with Clifton, it's diverse food, and culture. I have fond memories of studying at Sitwells and catching a late-night movie at the Esquire. Professionally, I'm a Software Engineer. I also own and manage a rental property out of state. I've been seeking ways to make a difference in my community and joining the Clifton Board of Trustees seems like a perfect way to do exactly that!
Patrick Minges
I have lived and worked in Clifton for the past 10 years and am raising 3 young kids in our beautiful neighborhood. I am interested in pedestrian and biker safety as well as strong schools. I am interested in pedestrian safety and maintaining a safe and walkable community.
Amanda Kuhn
I have lived in Clifton for many years and feel incredibly fortunate to call this neighborhood home. My husband and I are raising our family here, and I have always appreciated what makes Clifton unique—its history, architecture, diversity, local businesses, schools, and strong sense of community. My background is in event planning, hospitality, and design, and I enjoy bringing people together, organizing projects, and finding creative, practical ways to make things better. Over the years, I have been involved in my children’s schools and various community activities, and I’m at a point where I would love to become more involved in the neighborhood itself. I’m interested in participating in Clifton Town Meeting because I care about preserving what makes Clifton special while also helping it continue to grow and thrive. I would bring energy, creativity, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine willingness to listen, learn, and contribute.
Kevin Mohan
I was born and raised in Clifton. I attended St Xavier High School where I finished 7th in my class of 300 students. I then headed off to Georgetown University in Washington DC where I graduated from the School of Foreign Service with a degree in International Economics. I graduated 7th in my class of 400 students there as well. Following Georgetown, I obtained an MBA at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania where I graduated majoring in finance. I spent most of my career in financial or marketing jobs in corporate America and eventually managed various business units with annual revenues up to $100M. The companies where I worked were in various industries including insurance, energy, and automotive. I have the pleasure of being married to Heidi Mohan. We have six children between us and 10 grandchildren. I enjoy music, art, gardening, reading, and horseracing.
Aaron Weiner
Aaron Weiner is a fourth-generation Cincinnatian and 18-year Clifton resident with deep roots in the city and a lifelong commitment to community service. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The Ohio State University and brings 26 years of real estate experience, combining professional expertise with civic leadership.
Appointed to Clifton Town Meeting in January 2026, Aaron serves as Vice-Chair of the Public Safety Committee, working with CBA, community leaders, elected officials, and the Cincinnati Police Department to address neighborhood concerns. He co-chaired the 2024 and 2026 Clifton Home and Garden Tours, served on the 2025 and 2026 CliftonFest committees, and sits on the Clifton Cultural Arts Center Board of Directors.
Aaron also serves on the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation Board, supporting business growth, affordable housing, and neighborhood development. He brings business acumen, nonprofit experience, and a strong commitment to building vibrant, stable communities..
Owen Waller
Owen Waller is running for a second term as CTM trustee after serving for the past two years, including as board secretary and housing and zoning chair. He has also supported the board by managing website and email communications, volunteering at Clifton events and communicating with neighboring community councils. Owen is a 2023 UC engineering graduate and works as an electrical engineer designing and testing circuit boards for radio and cellular communication. Owen appreciates that a walkable and village-like community like Clifton is built through care and intention over generations, and he wants to contribute to the lovely place he calls home. Owen runs and bikes in his free time, and you might have seen him out waving to everyone he sees.
Jay Madden
Jay Madden is a second-year Master of Community Planning student at UC and a co-op at Hamilton County Community Planning. He holds a degree from The Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and spent three years teaching English in Spain before making Clifton his home. Jay moved to Clifton for its tight-knit community, historic character, and transit access.
As a member of the CTM Board since August 2026, Jay contributes to local planning initiatives, including the Revive Cincinnati Plan and Clifton Neighborhood Plan. He serves on OKI’s Safe Routes to School committee, is an active member of Cincinnati’s American Planning Association chapter, and collaborated with his brother, Blake, on bus rapid transit recommendations for CTM. On the board, Jay is committed to advocating for active transportation and street safety and advancing the neighborhood’s environmental and development goals. In his free time, he can be found reading on the Clifton Library porch or catching up with friends at Alive & Well.
Blake Madden
I am an urban planner by day. I want to take the experience I’ve gained in this field to improve Clifton wherever I can. With 4 major bus routes on Ludlow Avenue, Clifton acts as an essential node to Cincinnati’s transit system. As your trustee, I want to continue refining and maximizing our bus system for Clifton residents, notably with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), which is scheduled to come to our neighborhood in 2028.
Aside from transit, I want to use my voice and my vote to ensure the unique character Clifton provides remains as is, while making some improvements along the way. I want to preserve our green space, retain and assist our businesses, host community events aimed at connecting our residents, and help restore Clifton Market to its former success. As a renter, I want to support citywide policy to keep our neighborhood affordable to residents at various phases of life. I believe that as a trustee of your town meeting, I can conversate and listen to you to make sure your valuable opinions are heard and taken into consideration whenever I cast my vote.
