Community Issues Forum
People interested in issues confronting the Greater Cincinnati community are regulars at the cathedral's Community Issues Forum from September through May. It takes place in the cathedral's lower level (the undercroft) every other Thursday at noon. The forums are free and open to all, and all programs include time for questions and answers. Attendees may bring their own lunch or buy one at the cathedral for $5.50. Upcoming
January 20: Preparing for Future Ohio: New Initiative to Advocate for Adequate Funding for Public Schools in Cincinnati and Ohio; presenters to include: Burt Ruhr, president of the League of Women Voters; Charles Wallner, local chair of Prepare the Future/Ohio; Rolanda Smith executive director of Parents for Public Schools; Laure Quinlivan, Cincinnati city council member and chair of the City's Quality of Life Committee
Although most Americans have benefited by attending public primary and high schools, their adult involvement in public education is usually minimal and abstract. The speakers at this forum believe that a solid citizen base needs to be created to support and improve public education locally and across the state. One recommendation is that the General Assembly and the governor of Ohio uphold the Ohio Supreme Courts decision that funding public education is a primary responsibility of state government. As usual, time will be set aside for questions and comments from the audience.
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