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      <title>Ep 23 School Natural Turf &amp; Greenspace Preservation</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode we're addressing community concern surrounding changes in the current version of the Bexley City Schools' facilities plan, which would build a new middle school where the Cassingham softball field currently is and replace the natural turf fields at Montrose and Maryland Elementaries with artificial turf.</p><p><a href="https://www.change.org/p/bexley-residents-sign-if-you-oppose-artificial-turf-on-the-montrose-and-maryland-fields?source_location=search">Montrose &amp; Maryland Artificial Turf Opposition Petition</a>  (with research and source link in the petition) </p><p><a href="https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-removal-of-the-outdoor-space-at-cassingham?source_location=search">Cassingham Outdoor Space Removal Opposition Petition</a></p><p><br>The Cassingham petition folks also have <a href="https://www.cubsoutdoor.com/">a website</a> with additional information and resources.  This is your chance to learn more and get involved so that the schools develop in ways consistent with the community's values and expectations.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode we're addressing community concern surrounding changes in the current version of the Bexley City Schools' facilities plan, which would build a new middle school where the Cassingham softball field currently is and replace the natural turf fields at Montrose and Maryland Elementaries with artificial turf.</p><p><a href="https://www.change.org/p/bexley-residents-sign-if-you-oppose-artificial-turf-on-the-montrose-and-maryland-fields?source_location=search">Montrose &amp; Maryland Artificial Turf Opposition Petition</a>  (with research and source link in the petition) </p><p><a href="https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-removal-of-the-outdoor-space-at-cassingham?source_location=search">Cassingham Outdoor Space Removal Opposition Petition</a></p><p><br>The Cassingham petition folks also have <a href="https://www.cubsoutdoor.com/">a website</a> with additional information and resources.  This is your chance to learn more and get involved so that the schools develop in ways consistent with the community's values and expectations.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:38:08 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode we're addressing community concern surrounding changes in the current version of the Bexley City Schools' facilities plan, which would build a new middle school where the Cassingham softball field currently is and replace the natural turf fields at Montrose and Maryland Elementaries with artificial turf.</p><p><a href="https://www.change.org/p/bexley-residents-sign-if-you-oppose-artificial-turf-on-the-montrose-and-maryland-fields?source_location=search">Montrose &amp; Maryland Artificial Turf Opposition Petition</a>  (with research and source link in the petition) </p><p><a href="https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-removal-of-the-outdoor-space-at-cassingham?source_location=search">Cassingham Outdoor Space Removal Opposition Petition</a></p><p><br>The Cassingham petition folks also have <a href="https://www.cubsoutdoor.com/">a website</a> with additional information and resources.  This is your chance to learn more and get involved so that the schools develop in ways consistent with the community's values and expectations.</p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 22 - Bexley School Board Candidates 2025</title>
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      <podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Bexley School Board Candidates (and sitting members) Joanne Pickrell, Dr. Jonathan Baker, &amp; Patrick King for a discussion of what they bring to the role and where they see the future of our schools headed.</p><p>You can find contact info &amp; a biography for each of the board members <a href="https://www.bexley.us/our-district/board-of-education">here</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Bexley School Board Candidates (and sitting members) Joanne Pickrell, Dr. Jonathan Baker, &amp; Patrick King for a discussion of what they bring to the role and where they see the future of our schools headed.</p><p>You can find contact info &amp; a biography for each of the board members <a href="https://www.bexley.us/our-district/board-of-education">here</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Bexley School Board Candidates (and sitting members) Joanne Pickrell, Dr. Jonathan Baker, &amp; Patrick King for a discussion of what they bring to the role and where they see the future of our schools headed.</p><p>You can find contact info &amp; a biography for each of the board members <a href="https://www.bexley.us/our-district/board-of-education">here</a>.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Ep 21 - City Council Candidate Spencer Cahoon</title>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hear from City Council Candidate Spencer Cahoon regarding his vision for the Bexley's future.</p><p>UPDATE - Spencer Cahoon decided not to pursue a partisan endorsement. <br> <br>Learn more at <a href="https://www.cahoonforbexley.com/">www.CahoonForBexley.com</a> or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575281741465">Facebook</a></p><p>** We have extended invitations to all the city council and school board candidates.  Most of the city council candidates have declined that invitation at this time, but we may hear from one other candidate.  Should any of them change their mind, we'll be happy to share their vision with the community.  Additionally, we expect to speak with our school board candidates soon. **</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hear from City Council Candidate Spencer Cahoon regarding his vision for the Bexley's future.</p><p>UPDATE - Spencer Cahoon decided not to pursue a partisan endorsement. <br> <br>Learn more at <a href="https://www.cahoonforbexley.com/">www.CahoonForBexley.com</a> or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575281741465">Facebook</a></p><p>** We have extended invitations to all the city council and school board candidates.  Most of the city council candidates have declined that invitation at this time, but we may hear from one other candidate.  Should any of them change their mind, we'll be happy to share their vision with the community.  Additionally, we expect to speak with our school board candidates soon. **</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:03:18 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hear from City Council Candidate Spencer Cahoon regarding his vision for the Bexley's future.</p><p>UPDATE - Spencer Cahoon decided not to pursue a partisan endorsement. <br> <br>Learn more at <a href="https://www.cahoonforbexley.com/">www.CahoonForBexley.com</a> or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575281741465">Facebook</a></p><p>** We have extended invitations to all the city council and school board candidates.  Most of the city council candidates have declined that invitation at this time, but we may hear from one other candidate.  Should any of them change their mind, we'll be happy to share their vision with the community.  Additionally, we expect to speak with our school board candidates soon. **</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Ep 20 - Bus Rapid Transit (Ft. Mayor Kessler &amp; Megan Meyers)</title>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 20 - Bus Rapid Transit (Ft. Mayor Kessler &amp; Megan Meyers)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This month we take a look at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that COTA will be developing along the main street corridor in our community.  Find out where we are, what we have control over, and what may be coming next.</p><p>See the Bexley information about <a href="https://bexley.org/linkus/">upcoming engagement opportunities and general BRT Info</a>.  Alternatively, you can see it <a href="https://www.cota.com/linkus/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22232700478&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADBDCUaxT2VJ71wKcj1fXxIBx9NAj&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwy7HEBhBJEiwA5hQNohFYjEi2ENGwecVX3CIShGX3dJN46qH8YVq5xW-F0pOJtkSPlFrpqxoCt10QAvD_BwE">directly from COTA</a>.</p><p>Share you <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaPLIZCF0vAPlyvZ_zEaPhMkfV1gF1BIQjHUFpUPuyuEP9kA/viewform">Commercial Design input in the survey</a>!  Finally, check out the <a href="https://bexley.org/landuse/">land use strategy happenings here</a> and see the new guidelines when they are finalized.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This month we take a look at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that COTA will be developing along the main street corridor in our community.  Find out where we are, what we have control over, and what may be coming next.</p><p>See the Bexley information about <a href="https://bexley.org/linkus/">upcoming engagement opportunities and general BRT Info</a>.  Alternatively, you can see it <a href="https://www.cota.com/linkus/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22232700478&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADBDCUaxT2VJ71wKcj1fXxIBx9NAj&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwy7HEBhBJEiwA5hQNohFYjEi2ENGwecVX3CIShGX3dJN46qH8YVq5xW-F0pOJtkSPlFrpqxoCt10QAvD_BwE">directly from COTA</a>.</p><p>Share you <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaPLIZCF0vAPlyvZ_zEaPhMkfV1gF1BIQjHUFpUPuyuEP9kA/viewform">Commercial Design input in the survey</a>!  Finally, check out the <a href="https://bexley.org/landuse/">land use strategy happenings here</a> and see the new guidelines when they are finalized.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:42:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This month we take a look at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that COTA will be developing along the main street corridor in our community.  Find out where we are, what we have control over, and what may be coming next.</p><p>See the Bexley information about <a href="https://bexley.org/linkus/">upcoming engagement opportunities and general BRT Info</a>.  Alternatively, you can see it <a href="https://www.cota.com/linkus/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22232700478&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADBDCUaxT2VJ71wKcj1fXxIBx9NAj&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwy7HEBhBJEiwA5hQNohFYjEi2ENGwecVX3CIShGX3dJN46qH8YVq5xW-F0pOJtkSPlFrpqxoCt10QAvD_BwE">directly from COTA</a>.</p><p>Share you <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaPLIZCF0vAPlyvZ_zEaPhMkfV1gF1BIQjHUFpUPuyuEP9kA/viewform">Commercial Design input in the survey</a>!  Finally, check out the <a href="https://bexley.org/landuse/">land use strategy happenings here</a> and see the new guidelines when they are finalized.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Ep 19 - Schools Funding &amp; the State Budget (Ft. Kyle Smith &amp; Dr. Jonathan Baker)</title>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>State tax dollars fund 1/6 of our schools.  That funding is currently on the state budget cutting block.  The state is looking to force Ohio schools to refund levied taxes through a new 30% maximum reserve requirement.  Hear about how this affects the Bexley Public Schools and how you can get involved to keep our schools financially strong.</p><p>Contact <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/members/dontavius-l-jarrells/contact">Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells </a>&amp; <a href="https://ohiosenate.gov/members/hearcel-f-craig/contact">Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig</a> to let them know you oppose the 30% reserve requirement and want to see schools remain fully funded.  Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well.  Keep in touch with what's going on at the Bexley Public Schools on <a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/">their website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BexleySchools">social media</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>State tax dollars fund 1/6 of our schools.  That funding is currently on the state budget cutting block.  The state is looking to force Ohio schools to refund levied taxes through a new 30% maximum reserve requirement.  Hear about how this affects the Bexley Public Schools and how you can get involved to keep our schools financially strong.</p><p>Contact <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/members/dontavius-l-jarrells/contact">Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells </a>&amp; <a href="https://ohiosenate.gov/members/hearcel-f-craig/contact">Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig</a> to let them know you oppose the 30% reserve requirement and want to see schools remain fully funded.  Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well.  Keep in touch with what's going on at the Bexley Public Schools on <a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/">their website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BexleySchools">social media</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 17:31:39 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>State tax dollars fund 1/6 of our schools.  That funding is currently on the state budget cutting block.  The state is looking to force Ohio schools to refund levied taxes through a new 30% maximum reserve requirement.  Hear about how this affects the Bexley Public Schools and how you can get involved to keep our schools financially strong.</p><p>Contact <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/members/dontavius-l-jarrells/contact">Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells </a>&amp; <a href="https://ohiosenate.gov/members/hearcel-f-craig/contact">Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig</a> to let them know you oppose the 30% reserve requirement and want to see schools remain fully funded.  Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well.  Keep in touch with what's going on at the Bexley Public Schools on <a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/">their website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BexleySchools">social media</a>.</p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 18 - Library Funding &amp; the State Budget (Ft. Ben Heckman)</title>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Did you know that our library is half funded by state tax dollars?  Hear about the cuts facing libraries in in Ohio and what you can do to help keep our library strong.</p><p>Contact <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/members/dontavius-l-jarrells/contact">Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells </a>&amp; <a href="https://ohiosenate.gov/members/hearcel-f-craig/contact">Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig</a> to let them know you want to see the libraries remain fully funded.  Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well.  Keep in touch with what's going on at the Bexley Public Library on <a href="https://bexleylibrary.org/">their website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bexleylibrary">social media</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Did you know that our library is half funded by state tax dollars?  Hear about the cuts facing libraries in in Ohio and what you can do to help keep our library strong.</p><p>Contact <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/members/dontavius-l-jarrells/contact">Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells </a>&amp; <a href="https://ohiosenate.gov/members/hearcel-f-craig/contact">Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig</a> to let them know you want to see the libraries remain fully funded.  Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well.  Keep in touch with what's going on at the Bexley Public Library on <a href="https://bexleylibrary.org/">their website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bexleylibrary">social media</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 14:16:37 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Did you know that our library is half funded by state tax dollars?  Hear about the cuts facing libraries in in Ohio and what you can do to help keep our library strong.</p><p>Contact <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/members/dontavius-l-jarrells/contact">Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells </a>&amp; <a href="https://ohiosenate.gov/members/hearcel-f-craig/contact">Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig</a> to let them know you want to see the libraries remain fully funded.  Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well.  Keep in touch with what's going on at the Bexley Public Library on <a href="https://bexleylibrary.org/">their website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bexleylibrary">social media</a>.</p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 17 - Bexley Natural Market Update (ft. Charles Ott)</title>
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      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Come hear about what's going on at the Bexley Natural Market &amp; how you can get involved to be part of the solution.  </p><p>Check them out at https://www.bexleynaturalmarket.org/</p><p>Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexley_natural_market/</p><p>Interested in having the market carry your product, sponsoring a product, volunteering, or getting involved in another way?  email - info@bexleynaturalmarket.org</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Come hear about what's going on at the Bexley Natural Market &amp; how you can get involved to be part of the solution.  </p><p>Check them out at https://www.bexleynaturalmarket.org/</p><p>Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexley_natural_market/</p><p>Interested in having the market carry your product, sponsoring a product, volunteering, or getting involved in another way?  email - info@bexleynaturalmarket.org</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:22:08 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1833</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Come hear about what's going on at the Bexley Natural Market &amp; how you can get involved to be part of the solution.  </p><p>Check them out at https://www.bexleynaturalmarket.org/</p><p>Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexley_natural_market/</p><p>Interested in having the market carry your product, sponsoring a product, volunteering, or getting involved in another way?  email - info@bexleynaturalmarket.org</p><p><br></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 16 - Sustainability Initiatives (Ft. Elizabeth Ellman)</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 16 - Sustainability Initiatives (Ft. Elizabeth Ellman)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Bexley Sustainability Program Coordinator Elizabeth Ellman for a discussion of lesser known city sustainability initiatives and see what you can do to help make our community a more sustainable one.</p><p>- Connect with <a href="https://www.greenbexley.org/gogreen">Green Bexley</a><br>- See Updates &amp; Plans on the <a href="https://bexley.org/sustainability/">City's sustainability initiatives</a></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join Bexley Sustainability Program Coordinator Elizabeth Ellman for a discussion of lesser known city sustainability initiatives and see what you can do to help make our community a more sustainable one.</p><p>- Connect with <a href="https://www.greenbexley.org/gogreen">Green Bexley</a><br>- See Updates &amp; Plans on the <a href="https://bexley.org/sustainability/">City's sustainability initiatives</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:32:07 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2235</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join Bexley Sustainability Program Coordinator Elizabeth Ellman for a discussion of lesser known city sustainability initiatives and see what you can do to help make our community a more sustainable one.</p><p>- Connect with <a href="https://www.greenbexley.org/gogreen">Green Bexley</a><br>- See Updates &amp; Plans on the <a href="https://bexley.org/sustainability/">City's sustainability initiatives</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 15 - Unpacking the Election (through Civil Conversation)</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 15 - Unpacking the Election (through Civil Conversation)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Following a particularly divisive election cycle, we take some time to speak with Bexley neighbors on each side of the aisle to hear about what about their selected candidates spoke to them.  We hope that this kind of open sharing can help bring some understanding and, ultimately, healing as all move forward as a community and part of a nation.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Following a particularly divisive election cycle, we take some time to speak with Bexley neighbors on each side of the aisle to hear about what about their selected candidates spoke to them.  We hope that this kind of open sharing can help bring some understanding and, ultimately, healing as all move forward as a community and part of a nation.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:26:51 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2771</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Following a particularly divisive election cycle, we take some time to speak with Bexley neighbors on each side of the aisle to hear about what about their selected candidates spoke to them.  We hope that this kind of open sharing can help bring some understanding and, ultimately, healing as all move forward as a community and part of a nation.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 14.5 - Issue 36 - BCS Levy (Feat Ted Cahill &amp; Patrick King)</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 14.5 - Issue 36 - BCS Levy (Feat Ted Cahill &amp; Patrick King)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of our episodes on upcoming ballot issues.  This episode address the Bexley City Schools operating levy.  Come hear how it works, why it's being requested, and what the impact of voting for or against would be.</p><p><a href="https://www.bexleyexcellence.com/">Committee for Bexley Excellence</a> - Our local group supporting the levy<br><a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/2024LevyKnowtheFacts.aspx">Bexley City Schools Levy Info</a> - From BCS itself<br><a href="https://audr-apps.franklincountyohio.gov/LevyEstimator">Levy Cost Estimator</a> - See your impact based on your property address</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of our episodes on upcoming ballot issues.  This episode address the Bexley City Schools operating levy.  Come hear how it works, why it's being requested, and what the impact of voting for or against would be.</p><p><a href="https://www.bexleyexcellence.com/">Committee for Bexley Excellence</a> - Our local group supporting the levy<br><a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/2024LevyKnowtheFacts.aspx">Bexley City Schools Levy Info</a> - From BCS itself<br><a href="https://audr-apps.franklincountyohio.gov/LevyEstimator">Levy Cost Estimator</a> - See your impact based on your property address</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:47:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2101</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of our episodes on upcoming ballot issues.  This episode address the Bexley City Schools operating levy.  Come hear how it works, why it's being requested, and what the impact of voting for or against would be.</p><p><a href="https://www.bexleyexcellence.com/">Committee for Bexley Excellence</a> - Our local group supporting the levy<br><a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/2024LevyKnowtheFacts.aspx">Bexley City Schools Levy Info</a> - From BCS itself<br><a href="https://audr-apps.franklincountyohio.gov/LevyEstimator">Levy Cost Estimator</a> - See your impact based on your property address</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 14 - Issues 1, 46, &amp; 47 (Feat. Millie Hurtt)</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 14 - Issues 1, 46, &amp; 47 (Feat. Millie Hurtt)</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about the ballot issues we'll be voting on this November.  Here we address issues 1, 46, &amp; 47 - with issue 36 being in part 2 (Ep 14.5).</p><p><a href="https://www.citizensnotpoliticians.org/petition/">Issue 1 - Full text, bullet points, and endorsements</a><br><a href="https://fccs.us/fccs-levy">Issue 46 - Franklin County Children's Services Levy</a><br><a href="https://linkuscolumbus.com/about/">Issue 47 - Central Ohio Transportation Authority Expansion</a> - <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/09/08/cota-bus-system-columbus-franklin-county-sales-tax-levy-linkus/74444739007/">Dispatch article</a> on this levy</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about the ballot issues we'll be voting on this November.  Here we address issues 1, 46, &amp; 47 - with issue 36 being in part 2 (Ep 14.5).</p><p><a href="https://www.citizensnotpoliticians.org/petition/">Issue 1 - Full text, bullet points, and endorsements</a><br><a href="https://fccs.us/fccs-levy">Issue 46 - Franklin County Children's Services Levy</a><br><a href="https://linkuscolumbus.com/about/">Issue 47 - Central Ohio Transportation Authority Expansion</a> - <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/09/08/cota-bus-system-columbus-franklin-county-sales-tax-levy-linkus/74444739007/">Dispatch article</a> on this levy</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:40:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3048</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about the ballot issues we'll be voting on this November.  Here we address issues 1, 46, &amp; 47 - with issue 36 being in part 2 (Ep 14.5).</p><p><a href="https://www.citizensnotpoliticians.org/petition/">Issue 1 - Full text, bullet points, and endorsements</a><br><a href="https://fccs.us/fccs-levy">Issue 46 - Franklin County Children's Services Levy</a><br><a href="https://linkuscolumbus.com/about/">Issue 47 - Central Ohio Transportation Authority Expansion</a> - <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/09/08/cota-bus-system-columbus-franklin-county-sales-tax-levy-linkus/74444739007/">Dispatch article</a> on this levy</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 13 - Summer Roundup 2024</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 13 - Summer Roundup 2024</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c507b3f2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your chance to get caught up on all your Bexley goings on this summer and going into the fall.</p><p>Learn more about many of our topics today:  <a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/2024LevyKnowtheFacts.aspx">Bexley City Schools Levy</a>; <a href="https://bexley.org/muralfest/">Bexley Mural Festival</a>; <a href="https://www.habitatmidohio.org/restore/overview.html">Columbus Restore</a>; <a href="https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/">Newfangled Kitchen</a>; <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/09/10/drought-prompts-columbus-to-dip-into-reserve-water-supply/75102786007/">Columbus dipping into reserve water supply amid drought drying out Ohio</a>; <a href="https://www.thelionbexley.com/">The Lion</a>; <a href="https://www.katalinas.com/">Katalina's</a>; <a href="https://www.kellymuirkarate.com/">Excel Karate</a>; <a href="https://bexley.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bexley-Citizens-Police-Academy.pdf">Bexley Citizen's Police Academy</a>; &amp; <a href="https://www.drexel.net/">Drexel Theatre</a>.</p><p><a href="https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/">Ohio online voter registration</a></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your chance to get caught up on all your Bexley goings on this summer and going into the fall.</p><p>Learn more about many of our topics today:  <a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/2024LevyKnowtheFacts.aspx">Bexley City Schools Levy</a>; <a href="https://bexley.org/muralfest/">Bexley Mural Festival</a>; <a href="https://www.habitatmidohio.org/restore/overview.html">Columbus Restore</a>; <a href="https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/">Newfangled Kitchen</a>; <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/09/10/drought-prompts-columbus-to-dip-into-reserve-water-supply/75102786007/">Columbus dipping into reserve water supply amid drought drying out Ohio</a>; <a href="https://www.thelionbexley.com/">The Lion</a>; <a href="https://www.katalinas.com/">Katalina's</a>; <a href="https://www.kellymuirkarate.com/">Excel Karate</a>; <a href="https://bexley.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bexley-Citizens-Police-Academy.pdf">Bexley Citizen's Police Academy</a>; &amp; <a href="https://www.drexel.net/">Drexel Theatre</a>.</p><p><a href="https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/">Ohio online voter registration</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:40:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2388</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your chance to get caught up on all your Bexley goings on this summer and going into the fall.</p><p>Learn more about many of our topics today:  <a href="https://www.bexleyschools.org/2024LevyKnowtheFacts.aspx">Bexley City Schools Levy</a>; <a href="https://bexley.org/muralfest/">Bexley Mural Festival</a>; <a href="https://www.habitatmidohio.org/restore/overview.html">Columbus Restore</a>; <a href="https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/">Newfangled Kitchen</a>; <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/09/10/drought-prompts-columbus-to-dip-into-reserve-water-supply/75102786007/">Columbus dipping into reserve water supply amid drought drying out Ohio</a>; <a href="https://www.thelionbexley.com/">The Lion</a>; <a href="https://www.katalinas.com/">Katalina's</a>; <a href="https://www.kellymuirkarate.com/">Excel Karate</a>; <a href="https://bexley.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bexley-Citizens-Police-Academy.pdf">Bexley Citizen's Police Academy</a>; &amp; <a href="https://www.drexel.net/">Drexel Theatre</a>.</p><p><a href="https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/">Ohio online voter registration</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 12 - Supporting our Transgender Community (Ft. Micah Mitchell &amp; Danny Hurley)</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 12 - Supporting our Transgender Community (Ft. Micah Mitchell &amp; Danny Hurley)</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2acf6e88</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we step into pride month, we take a look at anti-transgender Ohio legislation affecting and targeting our community and how you can get involved to support your friends and neighbors.  Raise your awareness, then raise your voice.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3wX7jlw">Bexley City Schools Statement of Support</a> - <a href="https://equalityohio.org/">Equality Ohio</a> - <a href="https://www.transohio.org/">Trans Ohio</a> - <a href="https://bexley.org/council/">Bexley City Council</a></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we step into pride month, we take a look at anti-transgender Ohio legislation affecting and targeting our community and how you can get involved to support your friends and neighbors.  Raise your awareness, then raise your voice.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3wX7jlw">Bexley City Schools Statement of Support</a> - <a href="https://equalityohio.org/">Equality Ohio</a> - <a href="https://www.transohio.org/">Trans Ohio</a> - <a href="https://bexley.org/council/">Bexley City Council</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 14:07:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3456</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we step into pride month, we take a look at anti-transgender Ohio legislation affecting and targeting our community and how you can get involved to support your friends and neighbors.  Raise your awareness, then raise your voice.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3wX7jlw">Bexley City Schools Statement of Support</a> - <a href="https://equalityohio.org/">Equality Ohio</a> - <a href="https://www.transohio.org/">Trans Ohio</a> - <a href="https://bexley.org/council/">Bexley City Council</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 11 - Development Update (Feat. Mayor Kessler)</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 11 - Development Update (Feat. Mayor Kessler)</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/52ff6ba8</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Update on the development process regarding the proposed housing on Livingston and N. Cassidy by The Community Builders and the Trinity Apartment Redevelopment on Main Street.  The lawsuits are done, zoning changes are in discussion, and we are looking to see what the future holds for Bexley.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Update on the development process regarding the proposed housing on Livingston and N. Cassidy by The Community Builders and the Trinity Apartment Redevelopment on Main Street.  The lawsuits are done, zoning changes are in discussion, and we are looking to see what the future holds for Bexley.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:22:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3101</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Update on the development process regarding the proposed housing on Livingston and N. Cassidy by The Community Builders and the Trinity Apartment Redevelopment on Main Street.  The lawsuits are done, zoning changes are in discussion, and we are looking to see what the future holds for Bexley.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 10 - Rising Antisemitism (Feat. Rabbi Skolnik &amp; Chief Lewis) </title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 10 - Rising Antisemitism (Feat. Rabbi Skolnik &amp; Chief Lewis) </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a96e176</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us to hear about how rising antisemitism is impacting our community and how our community is responding.</p><p>The <a href="https://jewishcolumbus.org/get-involved-events/jewishcolumbus-law-enforcement-town-hall/">link to the town hall event</a> being hosted through Jewish Columbus, which Chief Lewis talks about.  </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us to hear about how rising antisemitism is impacting our community and how our community is responding.</p><p>The <a href="https://jewishcolumbus.org/get-involved-events/jewishcolumbus-law-enforcement-town-hall/">link to the town hall event</a> being hosted through Jewish Columbus, which Chief Lewis talks about.  </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:56:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3a96e176/38fa26a5.mp3" length="44848621" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2796</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us to hear about how rising antisemitism is impacting our community and how our community is responding.</p><p>The <a href="https://jewishcolumbus.org/get-involved-events/jewishcolumbus-law-enforcement-town-hall/">link to the town hall event</a> being hosted through Jewish Columbus, which Chief Lewis talks about.  </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ep 9 - Year In Review, Drexel, Marijuana, Policing, Anti-Semitism, &amp; Trinity Development</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 9 - Year In Review, Drexel, Marijuana, Policing, Anti-Semitism, &amp; Trinity Development</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Time for our year in review with quick talks about various issues in our community over the last year or so.  </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:32:36 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Time for our year in review with quick talks about various issues in our community over the last year or so.  </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 8 - City Council Candidates Markham, Saad, &amp; Klingler + Issues 1 &amp; 2</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 8 - City Council Candidates Markham, Saad, &amp; Klingler + Issues 1 &amp; 2</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Info on City Council Candidates Troy Markham, Jessica Saad, &amp; Matt Klingler plus a rundown on ballot issues 1 &amp; 2.  Have your voice be heard on November 7th.</p><p>Troy Markham - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/troymarkhamforbexley/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxWuQ4ydw2uGEbhCFcE_JuOuJ9LSDhuHFxaVXEayqEw/edit?usp=sharing">Full Q &amp; A</a><br>Jessica Saad - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saadforbexley/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.saadforbexley.com/">Website</a> <br>Matt Klingler - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/klinglerforcouncil/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.klinglerforcouncil.com/">Website</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Info on City Council Candidates Troy Markham, Jessica Saad, &amp; Matt Klingler plus a rundown on ballot issues 1 &amp; 2.  Have your voice be heard on November 7th.</p><p>Troy Markham - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/troymarkhamforbexley/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxWuQ4ydw2uGEbhCFcE_JuOuJ9LSDhuHFxaVXEayqEw/edit?usp=sharing">Full Q &amp; A</a><br>Jessica Saad - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saadforbexley/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.saadforbexley.com/">Website</a> <br>Matt Klingler - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/klinglerforcouncil/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.klinglerforcouncil.com/">Website</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:40:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Info on City Council Candidates Troy Markham, Jessica Saad, &amp; Matt Klingler plus a rundown on ballot issues 1 &amp; 2.  Have your voice be heard on November 7th.</p><p>Troy Markham - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/troymarkhamforbexley/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxWuQ4ydw2uGEbhCFcE_JuOuJ9LSDhuHFxaVXEayqEw/edit?usp=sharing">Full Q &amp; A</a><br>Jessica Saad - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saadforbexley/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.saadforbexley.com/">Website</a> <br>Matt Klingler - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/klinglerforcouncil/">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.klinglerforcouncil.com/">Website</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 7 - School Board Candidate Victoria Powers</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Meet and learn about Victoria Power candidate for Bexley Board of Education (and current BOE member).  She shares what she see as the future for our schools and her role in guiding us in that direction.</p><p>Learn more and follow Victoria at https://powersforourschools.org/<br>Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Powersforourschools/ </p><p>Remember to vote on November 7th, through early voting, or absentee.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Meet and learn about Victoria Power candidate for Bexley Board of Education (and current BOE member).  She shares what she see as the future for our schools and her role in guiding us in that direction.</p><p>Learn more and follow Victoria at https://powersforourschools.org/<br>Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Powersforourschools/ </p><p>Remember to vote on November 7th, through early voting, or absentee.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Meet and learn about Victoria Power candidate for Bexley Board of Education (and current BOE member).  She shares what she see as the future for our schools and her role in guiding us in that direction.</p><p>Learn more and follow Victoria at https://powersforourschools.org/<br>Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Powersforourschools/ </p><p>Remember to vote on November 7th, through early voting, or absentee.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 6 - School Board Candidate Mike Carter</title>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Come hear about soon to be Bexley Board of Education Member Mike Carter, his background, experience with the Bexley City Schools, and his vision for where we are headed.</p><p>Learn more about Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550469716279.  Remember to get out and vote this November.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Come hear about soon to be Bexley Board of Education Member Mike Carter, his background, experience with the Bexley City Schools, and his vision for where we are headed.</p><p>Learn more about Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550469716279.  Remember to get out and vote this November.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Come hear about soon to be Bexley Board of Education Member Mike Carter, his background, experience with the Bexley City Schools, and his vision for where we are headed.</p><p>Learn more about Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550469716279.  Remember to get out and vote this November.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 5 - City Council Candidate Danny Hurley</title>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about City Council Candidate Danny Hurley and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role.</p><p>Learn more about him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094383217554">facebook</a> - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094383217554  or on his <a href="https://www.hurleyforbexley.com/">campaign website</a> - https://www.hurleyforbexley.com/</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about City Council Candidate Danny Hurley and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role.</p><p>Learn more about him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094383217554">facebook</a> - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094383217554  or on his <a href="https://www.hurleyforbexley.com/">campaign website</a> - https://www.hurleyforbexley.com/</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:54:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about City Council Candidate Danny Hurley and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role.</p><p>Learn more about him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094383217554">facebook</a> - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094383217554  or on his <a href="https://www.hurleyforbexley.com/">campaign website</a> - https://www.hurleyforbexley.com/</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 4 - City Council Candidate Alex Silverman</title>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about City Council Candidate Alex Silverman and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role.</p><p>Learn more about him on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094413057811  or on his campaign website - https://silverman4bexley.com/</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about City Council Candidate Alex Silverman and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role.</p><p>Learn more about him on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094413057811  or on his campaign website - https://silverman4bexley.com/</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:09:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1171</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about City Council Candidate Alex Silverman and what focus and new ideas he would bring to the role.</p><p>Learn more about him on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094413057811  or on his campaign website - https://silverman4bexley.com/</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 3 - Issue 1 Special Election</title>
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      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Ep 3 - Issue 1 Special Election</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Find out what issue 1 is all about, why it matters, and how you can make your voice heard.  </p><p>Early Voting Hour &amp; Absentee Information - <a href="https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting">https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting</a> </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Find out what issue 1 is all about, why it matters, and how you can make your voice heard.  </p><p>Early Voting Hour &amp; Absentee Information - <a href="https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting">https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting</a> </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:48:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1200</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Find out what issue 1 is all about, why it matters, and how you can make your voice heard.  </p><p>Early Voting Hour &amp; Absentee Information - <a href="https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting">https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Absentee-Voting</a> </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 2 - Affordable Housing (Feat. Mayor Kessler &amp; Jeff Beam)</title>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 2 - Affordable Housing (Feat. Mayor Kessler &amp; Jeff Beam)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we look into affordable housing in planning and development in Bexley, Ohio.  We talk with Jeff Beam of the The Community Builders about their prospective developments on Livingston &amp; Cassidy to learn a bit more about what it will look like and who it will serve.  We also talk with Mayor Kessler about the voluntary inclusionary zoning policy prepared to encourage greater affordability for the redevelopment at the current site of the Trinity Lutheran Seminary Apartments.  Tune in and learn a bit more about these developments and local affordable housing.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we look into affordable housing in planning and development in Bexley, Ohio.  We talk with Jeff Beam of the The Community Builders about their prospective developments on Livingston &amp; Cassidy to learn a bit more about what it will look like and who it will serve.  We also talk with Mayor Kessler about the voluntary inclusionary zoning policy prepared to encourage greater affordability for the redevelopment at the current site of the Trinity Lutheran Seminary Apartments.  Tune in and learn a bit more about these developments and local affordable housing.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:27:04 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we look into affordable housing in planning and development in Bexley, Ohio.  We talk with Jeff Beam of the The Community Builders about their prospective developments on Livingston &amp; Cassidy to learn a bit more about what it will look like and who it will serve.  We also talk with Mayor Kessler about the voluntary inclusionary zoning policy prepared to encourage greater affordability for the redevelopment at the current site of the Trinity Lutheran Seminary Apartments.  Tune in and learn a bit more about these developments and local affordable housing.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>"Bexley" "Ohio" "Affordable Housing"</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep 1 - One Bexley (Featuring Ben Heckman)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Discussing the "One Bexley" Project, which features a collaboration between the city, schools, and library.  Bexley Public Library Director Ben Heckman shares some insights into the project.  Follow along with One Bexley city updates at - https://bexley.org/onebexley/ </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Discussing the "One Bexley" Project, which features a collaboration between the city, schools, and library.  Bexley Public Library Director Ben Heckman shares some insights into the project.  Follow along with One Bexley city updates at - https://bexley.org/onebexley/ </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:22:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bexley DEI &amp; Neighbors</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Discussing the "One Bexley" Project, which features a collaboration between the city, schools, and library.  Bexley Public Library Director Ben Heckman shares some insights into the project.  Follow along with One Bexley city updates at - https://bexley.org/onebexley/ </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Bexley, Ohio</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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