Simmons has no more business on board
Regarding the investigation into Columbus Board of Education member Brandon Simmons’ leaked memo, board President Christina Vera said the board took the unusual step of releasing privileged documents to help rebuild trust within the district.
The best way to restore trust? Fire Simmons.
All he apparently does is try to divide the people within the district and the board, calling for driving a wedge between the district’s two unions and even changing the location of public meetings at the last minute to incite opponents. avoid confusion.
Brandon Simmons should resign. Public trust is impossible with him on the Columbus school board.
The reasons go on and on. Please help me understand why Brandon Simmons is in this position.
Brad Strominger, Etna
David Madison left the world a better place
I was saddened to hear of the passing of David Madison, long serving Mayor of Bexley.
He and I worked closely together while I served as senior pastor of Bexley United Methodist Church.
He was the epitome of what a ‘public servant’ should be. With his wisdom, humor, compassion and care, he guided our community through all the challenges we faced. He was present at every tragic loss and often spoke, as I did, at memorial services.
I remember that after a storm or heavy rain hit our area, Mayor Madison would often be present in various neighborhoods, coordinating the response and providing comfort and advice to the affected families.
His generous spirit led to his long-standing involvement in local and regional organizations that focus on the needs of the less fortunate.
More: Bexley commemorates beloved former Mayor David Madison, the city’s longest-serving mayor
He inspired us to work together to keep Bexley a beautiful place to live, to raise our families and to volunteer our time, talent and treasures to improve the quality of life for all. He did all this with his approachability and his earthy humor, which endeared him to all who met him.
He was my friend, and my life would have been greatly impoverished if I had not met him.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
Russian Clark, Columbus
Snoopy hit all the notes
Hats off to Charles Schultz for his June 6 Peanuts cartoon commemorating D-Day.
Daniel Brown, Columbus
Bill would conserve energy for the future
As a Christian faith leader, I believe that being good stewards of the earth that God has provided is not only an ethical issue, but also a Biblical issue. We must also defend the health of God’s people, especially His children. It is because of this belief that I support House Bill 79, the energy efficiency bill.
Energy efficiency has many benefits, such as reducing pressure on our electricity grid, lowering energy bills and reducing pollution, which protects the health of our children. This bipartisan bill allows utilities to resume energy efficiency programs if they choose. The past few years without an energy efficiency law has resulted in Ohioans losing $890 million in savings.
HB 79 is not a mandate; instead, both utilities and consumers can choose whether to participate. Additionally, it saves taxpayers between $1.30 and $1.90 for every dollar invested. We have seen energy prices rise and this will continue if we do not preserve the resources we have been given.
It is time to prioritize this critical legislation for the benefit of all Ohioans. I encourage everyone to contact their legislators and ask them to support HB 79.
Jack Joseph, Westerville
This article originally appeared in The Columbus Dispatch: Brandon Simmons should be removed from the Columbus school board
