As I write this, I am fully engaged in what can be described as the end of the year blitz! I am totaling our Community Development accomplishments for the year, preparing for the Christmas and New Year's season and awaiting the arrival of a new decade.   Continue Reading »

The OCCD Foundation Annual Gold Star Fundraising Campaign is underway. Please consider participating in the gold star annual fundraising campaign.   Continue Reading »

Some of us are just not ready for Artificial Intelligence or any intelligence.   Continue Reading »

It was 2004, the day when Joyce Hill, Civil Rights Specialist at then OHCP (Office of Housing & Community Partnerships) called me.   Continue Reading »

The following is a summary of recent Ohio General Assembly activity relating to economic development matters through November 26, 2019.   Continue Reading »

The Clay Township and Bear Run Bridge Replacement and Paving project in Gallia County, Ohio resulted in raising the level of the bridge floor. This mitigated the frequent flooding over the too low bridge, making the bridge impassable and causing a safety issue for local residents.   Continue Reading »