The Enquirer is reporting that Corporex has withdrawn from negotiations with the county. They were partners with Vandercar Holdings to create The Banks Development Company. The BDC pulled the fast one and got a "secret" deal with the county.
The reasons why the deal allegedly is falling through is unknown.
Does this kill the Banks? It has been called dead many times. This certainly makes the County look like fools, unless they and Vandercar Holdings (Cincinnati-based developer Rob Smyjunas) can pull a 10 million dollar rabbit out of a hat.
Calling 3CDC! Will anyone answer?
Monday, December 05, 2005
Brinkman Dancing On The Head of a Pin
Tom Brinkman is posturing for the chance to wipe Jean Schmidt off the map in next year's GOP Primary for the 2nd District. He is giving a "by-your-leave" to Bob McEwen, who finished ahead of Brinkman in the primary earlier this year. Brinkman must face some reality; he is not well liked in the 2nd District. Is he that much less disliked than Jean Schmidt? That is the saddest thing to have to consider. When does David Pepper get into the race for the Dems?
Message Boards at Cincinnati.Com
I knew they had sports message boards, but the Enquirer's website has message boards on politics too. Few are using them currently, but that may change. Their boards used to be hoping. Before and during and after the riots they were a hot place for discussion.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
John Cranley for Congress
City Council top vote getter John Cranley has taken an unsurprising move, but still one that carries a sense of oomph when you read it in print. This a great move for Cranley and for the Democrats. Every race should be contested and in this case Cranley has more than just a shot, he stands a good chance of winning.
The GOP faithful may think that this district is a safe one. Well, it is safe when the Dems run a mainstream liberal like Greg Harris. Greg was a great candidate, but he hit bad timing when running against the fear campaign of 2004. The district wasn’t ready for a candidate like him.
Cranley is a far different Democrat than Harris. Cranley is anti-abortion, which on the Westside is more important than where you stand on taxes, foreign policy, and even gay rights. District 1 is a conservative district, but it is not as Republican as District 2 is, and there a socially “liberal” (He is moderate for Dems, but liberal for GOPers) Democrat, Paul Hackett, came very close to beating what turned out to be a horrible candidate in Jean Schmidt.
Cranley will make it difficult for people like Pete Witte to vote again him. Witte will support Steve Chabot, he is a good party guy, but he will not stand for the trashing Cranley by Chabot’s campaign or by the RNC. The people of this district, at least the City residents, know Cranley, and like him. Chabot will not be able to attack Cranley and tar him with the national political issues, as is the norm for congressional races. In this case the politics is indeed all local. Chabot has not been around much, Cranley has been here and been getting elected easily. Chabot is going to need a lot of money and big media buys to beat Cranley. He will likely get that, but if Cranley can match him, he will win.
The GOP faithful may think that this district is a safe one. Well, it is safe when the Dems run a mainstream liberal like Greg Harris. Greg was a great candidate, but he hit bad timing when running against the fear campaign of 2004. The district wasn’t ready for a candidate like him.
Cranley is a far different Democrat than Harris. Cranley is anti-abortion, which on the Westside is more important than where you stand on taxes, foreign policy, and even gay rights. District 1 is a conservative district, but it is not as Republican as District 2 is, and there a socially “liberal” (He is moderate for Dems, but liberal for GOPers) Democrat, Paul Hackett, came very close to beating what turned out to be a horrible candidate in Jean Schmidt.
Cranley will make it difficult for people like Pete Witte to vote again him. Witte will support Steve Chabot, he is a good party guy, but he will not stand for the trashing Cranley by Chabot’s campaign or by the RNC. The people of this district, at least the City residents, know Cranley, and like him. Chabot will not be able to attack Cranley and tar him with the national political issues, as is the norm for congressional races. In this case the politics is indeed all local. Chabot has not been around much, Cranley has been here and been getting elected easily. Chabot is going to need a lot of money and big media buys to beat Cranley. He will likely get that, but if Cranley can match him, he will win.
Friday, December 02, 2005
Just Kill the Bar Business, Why Don't Ya
Only in Cincinnati would anyone in power consider a ban on serving alcohol outdoors after 10PM. If you want new development, this kind of law puts handcuffs that are just not warranted. I don't know if this law incorporates zoning laws, where the only places affected would be bars in "residential areas." This might affect Places like City View Tavern, but should not affect Christy's Rathskeller, Neon's, or the Pavilion in Mount Adams.
If there is going to be a smoking ban, then there MUST be outdoor drinking, or bars in Ohio will not survive long, which Northern Kentucky booms. Council should just put this to rest now and over-rule it.
If there is going to be a smoking ban, then there MUST be outdoor drinking, or bars in Ohio will not survive long, which Northern Kentucky booms. Council should just put this to rest now and over-rule it.
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