Reflections on 2025, including Leadership Warren County program completion, the newly elected city council, how we choose mayors and vice mayors, and what’s happening with council committees in this transition period.

The Arts & Culture committee of Mason Ohio met on November 11, 2025. We discussed Gould Park, Mason’s Market on the Mile, and the city’s new community event planning guide just launched in November!

Notes from the November 2025 meeting of the Small Business Committee. Topics include the Duke Energy Small Business grant, economic update on Warren County from the SBDC, and further discussion of a grant to support downtown business efforts to improve their buildings.

Information about the council’s finance committee and Joy’s notes on a meeting to review the city’s capital fund budget.

Notes from the October 2025 meeting of the Small Business Committee. Topics include the permitting process, an update from the Warren County SBDC, and ideas for a grant to support downtown business efforts to improve their buildings.

The Arts & Culture committee met on October 14, 2025. We discussed the Mason Arts Council’s fundraising efforts for the new performing arts center, the Mason Symphony Orchestra, a new community event planning guide, and Gould Park.

Topics discussed at the September 2025 public services committee, including some updates on road speeds, intersection changes, and new projects.

An introduction to Mason Ohio City Council candidate Murali Swamy, along with why I’m endorsing him for the role.

Joy’s notes from the September 2025 Arts & Culture Committee meeting

Notes from the September 2025 meeting of the Small Business Committee

I introduce Dr. Kim Singh as a candidate I’m endorsing for Mason City Council in 2025.

Joy’s thoughts on good questions to ask local candidates running for offices like city and village council, school board, board of trustees, and more.