Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Posted by The Dean of Cincinnati
 This morning, we reported this follow up to Dan Klepal’s column about 5 council members standing up against the proposal for City Link. However, Klepal did not name those who were allegedly opposed. (Only Leslie Ghiz was named as opposed). I just got off the phone with City Hall with the latest information.
Just minutes ago, City Council passed a resolution against CityLink, 8-1. The only person who did not oppose CityLink in the resolution was Cecil Thomas.
Now, a resolution is not binding legislation—instead it just articulates an opinion for the public record. This resolution was introduced by Leslie Ghiz. (View a copy of the actual resolution: click here.) According to Leslie Ghiz’s office, two minor changes were made.
The following line was struck:
WHEREAS, the West End Community Council voted against the proposed location of the CityLink Center at its December 2005 meeting...
Leslie Ghiz’s office also reports that Chris Bortz added a “whereas” inviting CityLink to engage the City in a discussion on proposal.
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