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Things you can do in person

• Columbus City Council NWSL Hearing
  Monday, April 6, 3pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad
  

  

  
  Council will hold a public hearing Monday to discuss a proposed partnership supporting an NWSL expansion bid, including plans for a world-class women’s training facility and improvements at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Sign up to speak: tinyurl.com/3jhyj6sh

• Big Darby Accord Amendment Public Hearing - City of Columbus Council
  Tuesday, April 7, 5pm Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad
  Ask Columbus City Council to pause the Big Darby Accord Amendment and include the ODNR conservation study.
  
  Contact: Jacob Dilley, 614-645-5292, jadilley@columbus.gov
  
  Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer will be hosting a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Big Darby Accord.
  
  Council will be joined by the Columbus Department of Development and MKSK consulting firm to present on the history of the Accord, the amendment process, and proposed changes to the Accord. The amendment will be subject to a public comment period before final changes are presented to Columbus City Council and other jurisdictions.
  
  To testify, email JADilley@columbus.gov specifying in person or written with a digital copy of your remarks by noon on Tuesday, April 7th. Remarks for in person testimony should be limited to 3 minutes and may be grouped by theme or stakeholder type.
  
  Contact Name: Jacob Dilley, 614-645-5292, jadilley@columbus.gov
  
  This hearing is open to all members of the public. All members of the public must have a form of ID to enter City Hall.

• Know Your Rights Community Canvass
  Saturday, April 11, 10AM
  

  

• Green Lawn Cemetery Litter Cleanup
  Saturday, April 11, 10AM-12PM
  Help keep Green Lawn Cemetery clean, green and dignified!

  Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter, especially along the boundaries and approach to Ohio's 2nd largest cemetery. We are not only a busy cemetery, but an arboretum and part of the Scioto River-Greenlawn Important Bird Area.
  Register here: https://www.givepulse.com/event/855366-Green-Lawn-Cemetery-Litter-Cleanup
  
  Check out more volunteer opportunities for Earth Month here: https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/volunteer#/

• Columbus City Schools Town Hall

  

  
  The Columbus BOE invites you to a townhall discussion about the impacts city growth has on CCS. We'll be joined by Michael Wilkos, Vice President of Community Engagement from the United Way of Central Ohio on Thursday, April 16 from 6-8 p.m. at East High.
  
  RSVP today at https://bit.ly/4bVw5mv

• Matter News: Community Conversations
  Thursday, April 16, 7PM
  

  

  
  

Things you can do online

• Protect the Big Darby Watershed
  The Big and Little Darby Creeks are some of the most important streams in Ohio, and in the Midwest. The Darby Watershed is recognized as a National and State Scenic River due to its exceptional biodiversity and natural resources. The Darby Watershed supports rare species, enriches our communities, and provides lifelong educational, economic, and recreational benefits. But it is at a tipping point. If development expands without strong protections, we risk losing the extraordinary natural heritage that makes the Darby watershed so special. 

  The Darby Accord has long been a win-win for western Franklin County, pairing smart, science-based planning with a vision for 25,000 acres of protected land and 5,000 acres of naturalized open space through conservation development. Now, we must honor that commitment. Protecting the Accord means protecting our natural legacy, economy, recreational opportunities, and educational opportunities - our shared future. Without stronger protections, we will lose the Big and Little Darby Creeks' outstanding ecology. Tell your local decision-makers to protect the Darby.
  

Things I’m reading/watching:

• Ginther promised a regional approach on housing. It's off to a slow start from Columbus Dispatch

• Columbus City Council Proposes Ticket Fee to Fund Women’s Pro Soccer Expansion from Columbus Underground

• Columbus' warming centers sheltered 1,224 people, found homes for 100 from Columbus Dispatch

• ICE says it arrested 'worst of the worst' in Columbus. Data shows not so from Columbus Dispatch
  

Have a great day everyone!

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