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November 2009 Election Results

November 2009 Election Results

47 Walker / November 3, 2009 10:45 pm

The polls closed at 7:30pm, and the results have been tallied for today’s election. Issue 1 (Veterans’ Compensation) has passed Issue 2 (Livestock Care) has passed Issue 3 (Casinos) has passed Issue 4 (Children Services Levy) has passed The three… [Read More]

November 2009 Cram Session Voting Guide

November 2009 Cram Session Voting Guide

6 Walker / November 2, 2009 8:45 am

Don’t forget that voting day is tomorrow! If you haven’t had a chance yet to research the candidates and issues that are on the ballot, then today is your final day to cram. We have an in-depth look at all… [Read More]

Proposed Casino to be Branded as Hollywood Casino

Proposed Casino to be Branded as Hollywood Casino

82 Walker / October 8, 2009 9:45 pm

NBC4 is reporting that the proposed Arena District Casino would be branded as a “Hollywood Casino”, similar to its Indiana counterpart. In the article, a representative says that renderings won’t be made available before election day, but states that the… [Read More]

Questions Answered on The Ohio Casino Proposal

Questions Answered on The Ohio Casino Proposal

33 Walker / September 11, 2009 8:30 am

Several weeks ago, Columbus Underground took part in a conference call with Bob Tenenbaum, the spokesperson for the Ohio Jobs & Growth Plan, which is being proposed as Issue 3 on this November’s ballot and will allow for the development… [Read More]

Ohio Horse Tracks Want to Add Slot Machines

Ohio Horse Tracks Want to Add Slot Machines

5 Walker / March 13, 2009 11:34 am

From The Dispatch: Horse tracks seeking slots without a vote By James Nash Even as out-of-state developers pitch a plan for casinos in Ohio’s four largest cities, the state’s ailing horse tracks are going to the legislature with a proposal… [Read More]

New Casino Pitch Seeks Arena District Location

74 Submitted News / March 11, 2009 10:32 pm

The following discussion is about the newest pitch for casinos in Columbus. A company from Pennsylvania along with the Cleveland Cavs owner would like to put a casino in the Arena District, more specifically on the former site of Jaeger… [Read More]

Casino could be back on the ballot in November

72 Submitted News / February 26, 2009 10:54 am

From The Dispatch: Casino in Columbus is part of latest proposal for Ohio vote, sources say By James Nash Two gambling companies that were on opposite sides of last year’s unsuccessful campaign to put a casino in southwestern Ohio are… [Read More]

City Council Candidates Up for Election in November

0 Walker / February 6, 2009 9:11 am

From The Dispatch: Columbus City Council primary looms By Robert Vitale Eight candidates filed papers today to run for seats on the Columbus City Council, requiring a field-narrowing primary in May if all end up certified for the ballot. Incumbent… [Read More]

Citywide Tax Increase Could be on Ballot this Year

Citywide Tax Increase Could be on Ballot this Year

4 Walker / February 4, 2009 9:27 pm

From The Dispatch: City officials pitch income-tax jump for Nov. 3 ballot By Robert Vitale Columbus officials began laying out the case last night for a citywide income-tax increase that looks more and more like it’s headed for the Nov…. [Read More]

Strickland Wants to Tolerate Gambling in Ohio

Strickland Wants to Tolerate Gambling in Ohio

5 Walker / January 12, 2009 10:00 am

After taking quite a few anti-gambling stances on past issues, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has recently announced that maybe some sort of new gambling proposal could actually help out the budget deficit in Ohio. Combined with the recent news that… [Read More]