published by Cheryl Grossman on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 22:35
In June, the US. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that Columbus had won the Smart City Challenge. Columbus was one of the seven finalists from an original group of 78 cities. As the winner, Columbus will receive up to $40 million from DOT, an additional $10 million from Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan, Inc.and $90 million in locally generated matching contributions and public money totaling $140 million.
DOT Secretary Foxx commented about Columbus’ proposal:
published by Cheryl Grossman on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 00:02
HILLARY CLINTON AND BERNIE SANDERS TO HEADLINE OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEGACY DINNER
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 23:12
Carolyn Harding (Central Ohio Climate Action Coalition) has been working with Josh Fox's (Gasland I & II) team to bring his most recent film, "How to let go of the World, and Love all the things Climate Can't Change", to Columbus, on a 100 city tour.
Please watch the film trailer, and if you and/or your group, can and want to support this important film on climate change, and help bring it to Columbus, please consider making a contribution.
published by Cheryl Grossman on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 22:18
published by Cheryl Grossman on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 22:42
UAPA periodically hosts the Blue Brunch as a fundraiser for our organization. Funds from this event are used to support educational events, contributions to progressive candidates, and political activities such as getting out the vote.
published by Cheryl Grossman on Wed, 11/11/2015 - 15:31
UAPA congratulates Carolyn Casper on her recent election to Upper Arlington City Council.
published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 01:08
Carolyn Casper has been a valued member of UAPA's Executive Board for a number of years and her fellow Board members support her 
candidacy for UA City Council. Two of our long-term board members, Melissa and Herb Hedden comment:
published by Cheryl Grossman on Sat, 09/26/2015 - 01:21
This article is reprinted courtesy of the author, John Perry:
Mindy Lambert came to our door one recent evening. When I answered, she thrust a 5.5 x 8.5 color glossy card in my hand, said she was running for school board, gave a quick smile and turned and left without waiting for a reply. So I did a little research...
published by Cheryl Grossman on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 23:46
published by Cheryl Grossman on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 22:29
The Executive Committee of UAPA has unanimously agreed to endorse Issue 1. Issue 1 has been endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party, ACLU, ProgressOhio, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, and many others. The ballot language has been approved and it will appear on the ballot in Ohio in the November 2015 election.
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