For Aftab Pureval, winning the mayor's race by a nearly two-to-one margin was satisfying enough. But the icing on the cake was the election of eight Democrats to City Council - a dream come true for a Democratic mayor.
The proposal was unanimously approved by city council. As a result, elected officials will be barred from accepting or asking for donations from developers that have business before council.
Many Ohio cities rely on an earnings tax to fund their general fund budget. That tax is paid by people who work within city limits. If people transition to work from home, outside of city limits, that money would be lost.