Author Archives: Gerald Dixon

Here are a number of documents showing various figures related to Whitehall City Hall’s spending. I thought the citizens would find them interesting, particularly in light of them wanting to attach a surcharge to taxpayer’s utility bills to pay for … Continue reading →

I wanted to supply Whitehall citizens with budget numbers that, unless you make a records request, City Hall doesn’t just offer up. They are from the ‘budget appropriations’ of various years showing appropriations for that year or coming years. They … Continue reading →

In the early 00’s, Whitehall City government decided (for you, despite stiff vocal opposition from residents) that the taxpayer’s trash pickup would no longer be picked up as part of a city service. That now, the citizens would have to … Continue reading →

At last weeks Council Meeting, at-Large Councilor Bob Bailey briefly addressed my poll council comments asking for concrete answers regarding the issues surrounding the juveniles selling water on our streets: That committee Councilor Bailey speaks of is the one formed … Continue reading →

This past Saturday, the Columbus Urban League, partnering with the Franklin County Job and Family Services, came to Whitehall, behind Target, to tout this event:                   I arrived at noon and stayed … Continue reading →

At last week’s Council Committee meeting, Whitehall’s City Attorney, Michael Bivens, stood before Council to discuss his views, as city attorney, on the issue of kids on city streets selling things. As you may know, this has been an ongoing … Continue reading →

In the past couple months there have been episode after episode of bad behavior from some juveniles selling things on Whitehall’s streets. Many eye-witnessed, some issues photographed and many recounted. Despite my attempts to find solutions to this problem: COMMUNITY … Continue reading →

At the Whitehall Council Committee meeting on the evening of Tuesday July 14th, charges of racism were leveled regarding the concerns raised by community members  about the kids selling bottled water on city streets and… the city of Whitehall itself. … Continue reading →

Earlier this evening, the boys on the corner had taken, for the umpteenth time, another Target cart to use for their business’ use. I am sick and tired of their careless attitude towards responsibility and adult authority in the community. … Continue reading →

As some residents may know, there have been kids selling water and other items on street corners and intersections now for four years here in Whitehall. The Mayor looks at it as kids with a lemonade stand but its not. … Continue reading →