The objective of CTM is to build a Board of Trustees that represents the diversity of Clifton including ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, religious, profession (salaried/hourly), community of origin (lifelong Cliftonites/new to Cincinnati and/or Clifton), etc. so we ensure our decisions are informed by diverse perspectives. We thank our current group of nominees for stepping up to serve their community, and we hope that more of you will consider joining the board in the future.
Below are the bios for candidates running for CTM Trustee at the upcoming elections on Elections will be held on Monday, November 10 from 6:00 – 7:00pm at the Clifton Recreation Center at 320 McAlpin Avenue.
All voting will be in person. There will be no online voting option.
You can pay your membership current by clicking here prior to voting in advance or at the night of elections.
There are 5 three-year term and 1 one-year term positions to be filled by the five candidates. Candidates receiving the most votes will win the longer length terms.
Bridget Waller-Kent
I’m Bridget Waller-Kent, I work as an accountant, enjoy a good matcha latte, and love to knit. I have lived in Clifton for the last two and a half years and I am a strong advocate for safe, walkable, and accessible spaces. I was appointed to a vacant board position in the spring due to the elected treasurer leaving the board. I have been meeting with the interim treasurer and finance committee to support CTM’s fiscal operations as the role of treasurer transitions in 2026. I am excited to see how CTM utilizes available funds to facilitate the ongoing improvement of our beautiful neighborhood.
Barry Gee
I have been a member of the CTM board since 2022. I originally began my work on the board by reviving the CTM Memorial Day Parade/Picnic and Holidays on Ludlow events. I currently serve as the committee chair for the Nominating Committee and the Neighborhood Support Program (NSP) grants. For NSP, we received and managed $10,000 spread across eight projects. I am immensely proud of the work that the CTM Board of Trustees have worked on and will continue to advance in the coming years.
The crime issues related to the Hookah Bar, traffic improvements throughout the
neighborhood, beautification efforts, supporting our schools, organizing great events, providing recommendations and a watchful eye on city policies are just a few of the areas that I am very proud of as part of the CTM board. I look forward to continuing to serve and to helping make Clifton a welcoming and diverse community.
Bob Siegel
My name is Bob Siegel, and I am very enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve
on the CTM Board of Trustees, particularly on the Transportation Committee.
My wife, Claudia, and I first moved to Cincinnati in 1984, and we settled in Clifton in 1991, where we raised our three sons. Currently, two of our sons, our daughter-in-law, and our grandson live in Clifton.
I am a pediatrician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, with a focus on childhood obesity. Over the years, I have collaborated with Cincinnati and Norwood Public Schools to improve health and nutrition, and I have served on the Board of the Mill Creek Trail Foundation.
I am passionate about making Clifton a healthier and more walkable community, which I believe aligns well with the goals of the Transportation Committee.
Robert DiMartino
Robert DiMartino joined Clifton Town Meeting in June and currently serves on the Finance Committee. He holds a B.A. in Financial Mathematics and an M.S. in Mathematics. Robert worked for the first six years of his career as a financial analyst, and for the last 8 years Robert has been a software engineer in various
industries. He has lived in Clifton since 2019, and he values the neighborhood’s walkability, diversity, and strong sense of community. If reelected, Robert plans to continue serving on the Finance Committee. Outside of work, he is a very active Episcopalian and a slightly less active runner. He lives on Clifton Ave with his
husband, Drew, and their golden-retriever, Rosie. Robert is grateful for the opportunity to serve his neighbors and help keep Clifton a great place to live.
Clara Babcock
Although I am a more recent Clifton resident, I have a lot of love and appreciation for Clifton. I went to the University of Cincinnati, and I have lived on Middleton Avenue for the past few years. My grandparents have been Clifton residents for almost 60 years, so I grew up coming to Clifton events, Clifton Meadows, and frequenting Clifton area businesses. I would love to contribute to the work and care that makes Clifton so wonderful. In my current role at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, my work focuses on building a strong local community and creating inclusive spaces. I am looking forward to applying these same principles and values to our wonderful Clifton community.