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DISCLAIMER: The content on this blog represents the opinions, interpretations, and words of Joy Bennett alone. This is not an official city or council communication. I'm not speaking for anyone else on the council or the city staff, nor am I representing the council as a whole or the city of Mason. I do my best to write clearly and ask good questions before I talk about things, but I am not an expert on city government and these newsletters may contain errors. I will update or correct myself when I become aware of mistakes.

Joy Bennett 10/18/25 Joy Bennett 10/18/25

A Finance Committee Update - October 2025

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

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Small Business Committee - October 2025

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.

Joy Bennett 10/17/25 Joy Bennett 10/17/25

Arts & Culture Committee - October 2025

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.

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Public Services Committee - September 2025

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

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An Endorsement for Mason City Council - Murali Swamy

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

Joy Bennett 9/9/25 Joy Bennett 9/9/25

Arts & Culture Committee - September 2025

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

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Small Business Committee - September 2025

Notes from the September 2025 meeting of the Small Business Committee

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An Endorsement for Mason City Council - Kim Singh

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

Joy Bennett 8/25/25 Joy Bennett 8/25/25

How To Choose New City Council Members

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.