Brad Whitehead

Perhaps the biggest question should be this: What’s the rush? If this gas is such a valuable resource, won’t its value increase over time?  (When, with more accumulated experience, we might do a little better job of... Continue reading

One of the concepts that other states have in terms of structuring their severance tax systems is to create a local impact fund out of a portion of the revenues created from the tax.  Basically, a portion of the tax... Continue reading

I'd like to pull out this idea of local control for a bit more examination. Karl, Stefanie and Kari all mentioned it, but I'm not sure all of us understand what is meant by the term "local control." Thee  articles that... Continue reading

Thanks all for the input, and thanks to Jill for echoing this discussion in the blog entry. There is one over-riding practical reason why we'd like to have this conversation--The Citizens League will spend the next few... Continue reading

When you think of America today, what thoughts and emotions come to mind? What divides us? What unites us? Continue reading

What's there for you now? What do you relate to in the present tense? The Flats neighborhood envokes fond memories in the minds of many and the Flats still has much to offer. Let us reflect as a community on some of... Continue reading

What are the biggest infrastructure needs you see? Infrastructure is crucial to a successful business. It is no secret the Flats community has infrastructure challenges. Obviously there are some glaring examples, but... Continue reading

Something I've always 'fantasized' of, as it were, would be two gigantic statues at the mouth of the Cuyahoga. A mix of the Guardians of Transportation and Argonath statues from Lord of the Rings that welcome people into... Continue reading