Will Skora

Will Skora

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Blog Post: No taxation without representation

I rated a response from Anastasia Pantsios as Persuasive

Anastasia Pantsios

We already had a competition, as well as extensive public hearings. We don't need to redo the whole process: we just need our public officials to pay attention to it, like they said they would. The bottom line is the... Continue reading

A Forum for Public Feedback on Regional Transportation Decisions is Needed

I rated a response from Jason Segedy as Inspiring

Jason Segedy

I really applaud everyone (Angie, Jonathan, Dan, Emelio) for their comments here.  This type of dialogue is not always easy or fun, but I think that it is really necessary.  I think it is healthy to strip away some of... Continue reading

A Forum for Public Feedback on Regional Transportation Decisions is Needed

I rated a response from Emelio DiSabato as Persuasive

Emelio DiSabato

Angie and Jonathan, I've very much appreciated reading your interaction here. Even if the conversation has become a little heated, it surely is important that frustrations from the public can be expressed to NOACA.... Continue reading

A Forum for Public Feedback on Regional Transportation Decisions is Needed

I rated a response from Sam Bell as Informative

Sam Bell

What's up with the road salt? Road salt causes a trmendous amount of rust and corrosion to vehicles in this area every year.  In my work as a mechanic, I deal with this damage on a daily basis.  While the average age of a... Continue reading

A Forum for Public Feedback on Regional Transportation Decisions is Needed

I rated a response from Kevin Cronin as Inspiring

Kevin Cronin

I think this public debate has been illuminating, even if heated at times, and I want to thank Angie, Jonathon, emilio and others, as well as Dan for hosting and promoting the dialogue.  I think it's great news that NOACA... Continue reading

A Forum for Public Feedback on Regional Transportation Decisions is Needed

I rated a response from Jason Segedy as Inspiring

Jason Segedy

Angie, your Streetsblog article raises some very important points.  Your "non-MPO" perspective is invaluable to me.  Sometimes the forest is seen most clearly when standing outside of it.  You are providing the type of... Continue reading

Blog Post: Open data dreams

I rated a response from Paul Breitzmann as Inspiring

Paul Breitzmann

Browsing the commons a bit raised another idea. You could use residence and employer data entered on tax returns to build a rudimentary commute map. That combined with the tax revenue mashup might contribute some insight... Continue reading

Blog Post: Open data dreams

I responded to Anurag Saxena: Anurag, The Open Data group (that grew from the TAP Summit earlier this August) is currently...

Anurag Saxena

I feel that we should look for existing options out there. Data.gov is a good place to start if you want see the structure and the data sets available on the federal level. For the State of Ohio, you can go to... Continue reading

Blog Post: Open data dreams

I rated a response from Miesha Headen as Informative

Miesha Headen

" Understanding what is or is not discussed in a public meeting is one of our first responsibilities as elected officials." That is a direct quotation from an email sent to me by one of my fellow councilmembers who was... Continue reading