I missed tonight's Council Meeting because I had to watch our kids, while Amy met up with a friend.
Who missed me? :)
Cortney
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Harvard has gone organic, can the Village?
Interesting articles on a big organization, not unlike Mariemont, converting to green landscaping, and saving money in the process.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/garden/24garden.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/fmo/landscape/organiclandscaping/getting_started.shtml
2 passion areas of mine: reducing our environmental footprint, and saving cash!
Cortney
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/garden/24garden.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/fmo/landscape/organiclandscaping/getting_started.shtml
2 passion areas of mine: reducing our environmental footprint, and saving cash!
Cortney
Purchased info from Hamilton County Board of Elections
I decided to spend the $15 to receive daily email updates from Ham County BOE on Absentee Ballot requests. Whenever a Village resident requests an Absentee Ballot (more and more popular option), I'll be notified. I think I'll followup with a flyer or a phone call.
Is it ethical? Sure. Is is appropriate? I think so. But didn't want to head down this path without sharing my plans 1st.
One final detail. I'm happy to share this info with the other interested candidates.
Cortney
Is it ethical? Sure. Is is appropriate? I think so. But didn't want to head down this path without sharing my plans 1st.
One final detail. I'm happy to share this info with the other interested candidates.
Cortney
Fall Campaign - join forces or go it alone?
I have been lucky enough to have been asked by more than 1 candidate if I was interested in working cooperatively during the Fall Campaign. I'm a fan of these guys, and I agree on a lot of the issues with each.
In the end though, I've decided, with great input from my wife, to do my own thing, and sink or swim on my own attributes. If all goes well, I look fwd to working with these guys come January.
Text of email below:
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I enjoyed very much the lively conversation at Starbucks on Sunday. I especially liked how overtly public it was. No Secrets - Transparency!! I committed to coming back to you with how I plan to campaign this Fall:
-run my own Marketing as an individual (flyers, conversations, and speaking engagements only - signs are a maybe)
-help you by highlighting where we agree on important issues, as well as build you up as a positive change agent for the Village (opptys in speeches, conversations, my blog)
-take all Marketing and Endorsements that come my way from Town Meeting. I worked hard for this and am excited about it.
I hope this doesn’t cause difficulty in your Fall Campaign. At the end of the day, I like our chances regardless of how Marketing gets done. Pls call me at 983-0463 or on my mobile if you’d like to chat further.
Related, I’ll buy the Absentee Ballot Service from the County. And I’ll commit to sharing w/ you on a daily basis the info I receive. Has it already been purchased? If not, I’ll do it today/tomorrow.
In the end though, I've decided, with great input from my wife, to do my own thing, and sink or swim on my own attributes. If all goes well, I look fwd to working with these guys come January.
Text of email below:
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I enjoyed very much the lively conversation at Starbucks on Sunday. I especially liked how overtly public it was. No Secrets - Transparency!! I committed to coming back to you with how I plan to campaign this Fall:
-run my own Marketing as an individual (flyers, conversations, and speaking engagements only - signs are a maybe)
-help you by highlighting where we agree on important issues, as well as build you up as a positive change agent for the Village (opptys in speeches, conversations, my blog)
-take all Marketing and Endorsements that come my way from Town Meeting. I worked hard for this and am excited about it.
I hope this doesn’t cause difficulty in your Fall Campaign. At the end of the day, I like our chances regardless of how Marketing gets done. Pls call me at 983-0463 or on my mobile if you’d like to chat further.
Related, I’ll buy the Absentee Ballot Service from the County. And I’ll commit to sharing w/ you on a daily basis the info I receive. Has it already been purchased? If not, I’ll do it today/tomorrow.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Terrace park replanting trees
Saw an article today where terrace park is authorizing tree replanting. Details:
-$7000 investment
-44 new trees at $46 each
-Little Miami Landscape doing work
-nearly 80 trees removed due to regular maintenance
-planting elm, maple, oak
-paid for outside of tree fund
Why this is noteworthy:
-is cost better than mm?
-plant 2x per year normally. Do we do this?
-do we have a dedicated tree fund?
-tp invested above and beyond their budget which is a choice
-small number of new vs removed is not sustainable (ie storms)
I'd like to reapply what works elsewhere vs inventing in mm. There are details here I bet we could learn from.
Cortney
-$7000 investment
-44 new trees at $46 each
-Little Miami Landscape doing work
-nearly 80 trees removed due to regular maintenance
-planting elm, maple, oak
-paid for outside of tree fund
Why this is noteworthy:
-is cost better than mm?
-plant 2x per year normally. Do we do this?
-do we have a dedicated tree fund?
-tp invested above and beyond their budget which is a choice
-small number of new vs removed is not sustainable (ie storms)
I'd like to reapply what works elsewhere vs inventing in mm. There are details here I bet we could learn from.
Cortney
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Smart Voter League of Women's Voters Submission
I've complete my League of Women's voters profile. Link should work in the next day or so.
http://smartvoter.org/vote/scheeser
Alternate Link
http://smartvoter.org/2009/11/03/oh/hm/vote/scheeser_c/
Cortney
http://smartvoter.org/vote/scheeser
Alternate Link
http://smartvoter.org/2009/11/03/oh/hm/vote/scheeser_c/
Cortney
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Town Crier Profile Completed
I completed my Town Crier Profile this evening. Please see below.
Cortney
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two sentences about your background (maybe how long you've lived in the Village, education, employment, family, whatever you want)
My background: I represent District 4 as the Town Meeting Candidate, and I’m proud to have the endorsement of my District neighbhors. My wife, 3 daughters, and I moved to Nolen Circle, the best street in the Village, in the Summer of 2008.
1. Why did you decide to run for Mariemont Village Council?
I am running to affect change and to serve the Village of Mariemont. I have been active in, and/or close to many issues now facing the Village: Budgets, Zoning, Outsourcing of basic services, Schools Facilities masterplanning, Urban Forestry, etc. In each, I believe I could bring a fresh viewpoint and endless energy, yielding different and enhanced outcomes. Our Village deserves the best we can give it.
2. What makes you a good candidate for this position?
I am a good candidate because: 1)14 years of Business experience can help Mariemont operate more efficiently. P&G forces us each year to do more with less. While a struggle, we find a way! 2)Fresh Perspective. Mariemont is facing difficulty – fresh ideas are needed! Healthy tension caused by differing viewpoints is an opportunity to hone and improve outcomes. 3)Plugged in, thanks to my kids. While at Swim practice, a PTO Meeting, a Piano Recital etc., I talk to people. And it allows me to sense what's going on. 4)I am passionate about Mariemont and will work tirelessly for its Citizens.
3. What do you believe is the most pressing issue facing Mariemont and how would you work to solve it?
The biggest issue facing the Village is the Budget Deficit. 1)Enroll Citizens to help make the right, tough choices. We've begun this work at Scheeser.blogspot.com 2)As Village Employee Salaries and Benefits account for over 80% of the General Fund, review $1000 Council Salaries and the 2% Village Employee raises in a year where cost of living/inflation will be at or below 0%. 2)Pass through Rumpke's rate hike (August 2009) to Citizens via Garbage Sticker program, paired with Recycling/Composting education.
Cortney
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two sentences about your background (maybe how long you've lived in the Village, education, employment, family, whatever you want)
My background: I represent District 4 as the Town Meeting Candidate, and I’m proud to have the endorsement of my District neighbhors. My wife, 3 daughters, and I moved to Nolen Circle, the best street in the Village, in the Summer of 2008.
1. Why did you decide to run for Mariemont Village Council?
I am running to affect change and to serve the Village of Mariemont. I have been active in, and/or close to many issues now facing the Village: Budgets, Zoning, Outsourcing of basic services, Schools Facilities masterplanning, Urban Forestry, etc. In each, I believe I could bring a fresh viewpoint and endless energy, yielding different and enhanced outcomes. Our Village deserves the best we can give it.
2. What makes you a good candidate for this position?
I am a good candidate because: 1)14 years of Business experience can help Mariemont operate more efficiently. P&G forces us each year to do more with less. While a struggle, we find a way! 2)Fresh Perspective. Mariemont is facing difficulty – fresh ideas are needed! Healthy tension caused by differing viewpoints is an opportunity to hone and improve outcomes. 3)Plugged in, thanks to my kids. While at Swim practice, a PTO Meeting, a Piano Recital etc., I talk to people. And it allows me to sense what's going on. 4)I am passionate about Mariemont and will work tirelessly for its Citizens.
3. What do you believe is the most pressing issue facing Mariemont and how would you work to solve it?
The biggest issue facing the Village is the Budget Deficit. 1)Enroll Citizens to help make the right, tough choices. We've begun this work at Scheeser.blogspot.com 2)As Village Employee Salaries and Benefits account for over 80% of the General Fund, review $1000 Council Salaries and the 2% Village Employee raises in a year where cost of living/inflation will be at or below 0%. 2)Pass through Rumpke's rate hike (August 2009) to Citizens via Garbage Sticker program, paired with Recycling/Composting education.
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