The increased use of prescription pills and surge in liquor sales we’ve witnessed over the past couple months are all too telling. Social distancing is necessary, but personal isolation poses mental health challenges. Ohioans deserve great credit for how we’ve come together to flatten the curve of coronavirus infections, but we must also be mindful of the consequences of the behaviors we are adopting to keep our communities and families safe. I'm hopeful because this moment is an inflection point in the fight against the pandemics of COVID-19 and racism.Ī MESSAGE FROM THE OHIO OPIOID EDUCATION ALLIANCE Don't Live in Denial, OH Not just the national figures who paved this path but local leaders like Joyce & Otto Beatty, Mayor Coleman, Janet Jackson, Ben Espy, Jerry Hammond, Ray Miller, Charleta Tavares, Steve Shellabarger, Mary Jo Hudson, and so many more. As I reflect upon my position in life, I'm thankful for the people who have moved mountains. I’m hopeful because my own path to represent this city as a gay, black man is full of protests and uprising. The expertise and commitment of those community members fills me with hope. This week, Council held a hearing with the Community Safety Advisory Commission on their recommendations to improve public safety in our city. I’d rather folks feel tired and have the opportunity for real change than for the status quo to persist. However, after seeing our community take to the streets, I'm filled with hope. I know many in our city are tired from fighting. HARDIN A City and Community Hopeful for ChangeĬolumbus and cities across America are fighting a two front war: COVID-19 & systemic racism. THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCILĪ SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHANNON G.
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