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Roads, Police, and Fire make-up majority of C.I. budget
By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com
PORTSMOUTH Coming next Monday, Portsmouth City Council will give a first reading to approve a 2021 budget item for varying city departments.
With a vote in favor during the council’s next session, $1.7 million would be set aside for Capital Improvement Budget Funds 301, 606, 622 and 623.
Road work, identified as a pressing need during the city organizational meeting in February, makes up the lion’s share of the CI budget with more than 40% dedicated to its services.
“We really need to be investing because I don’t really need to tell you that our infrastructure is deteriorating,” said City Engineer Nathan Prosch during the Feb. 20 meeting to city officials.
Gary Jenkins, high school student continues active 3rd Ward campaign
By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com
PORTSMOUTH Most people his age have their attention set on their homework assignments, prom, and the epic highs and lows of the high school experience. Gary Jenkins does that as well, plus considerations for what will make Portsmouth a better place to live.
Improving the city’s infrastructure, promoting economic development, and advocating for zoning and code enforcement upgrades are the central tenants of his 3rd Ward candidacy. If elected, the Portsmouth West High School senior would be what City Clerk Diana Ratliff says would be the youngest council member since at least 1980.
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Additional liquor licenses could be coming to Portsmouth
By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com
The Portsmouth Brewing Company is among local businesses with liquor licenses, who could be joined by others depending on an assessment by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control. Photo by Patrick Keck.
PORTSMOUTH Among his few proposals discussed during Monday’s City Managers session, 5th Ward Councilman Edwin Martell briefed Portsmouth City Council on the possibility of the city coming into possession of additional liquor licenses.
Through contact with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control, Martell said Portsmouth could carry these licenses and then distribute to varying individuals throughout the city.