Tell your Alders and the Mayor to preserve the Farm rather than destroy it.
I want to have my voice heard, but how do I know who to talk to?
There are three Aldermanic districts in Columbus. Each has two Alders. These six Alders, plus the Mayor, comprise the City Council. They will decide the fate of the Dingee Farm.
Consult the map on the right to determine your district. Generally speaking, if you consider yourself to live in downtown Columbus, you are probably in District 1. If you live to the south or southeast of downtown Columbus, you are probably in District 2. If you live anywhere outside these two areas, you are probably in District 3.
Not sure? Too tiny to see? View the full-size map here, via the City of Columbus website.
Who is the Mayor?
The Mayor is Joe Hammer and he represents all Columbus residents, regardless of District. He was elected in April 2023 and during his campaign, he told constituents that he disagreed with the City’s purchase of the Farm. He also stated that the City should not be in the housing business and that he would seek to return the Farm to private hands as soon as possible. Despite all of this, the Mayor cast the deciding vote against our proposal in November. He is up for re-election in 2025.
Mayor Hammer’s contact information is listed here.
Who are my District 1 Alders?
Ryan Rostad and Sarah Motiff are the Alders for District 1. Alder Motiff voted for the City to purchase the Farm and against our proposal to restore it. Alder Motiff is in favor of demolishing the Farm and building housing. She will be up for re-election in 2025. Alder Rostad was elected in April 2024 and does not yet have a voting record on the Farm.
Alder Motiff’s contact information can be found here. Alder Rostad’s contact information can be found here.
I’m in District 2, who are my Alders?
Michael Lawson and Trina Reid are your Alders for District 2. Alder Reid was against the purchase from the start and also voted for our proposal to restore the Farm. Alder Reid is up for re-election in 2025. Alder Lawson was elected in April 2024 and has not yet established a voting record on the Farm.
Alder Reid’s contact information can be found here. Alder Lawson’s contact information can be found here.
The Farm is in District 3 and so am I, who are my District 3 Alders?
Amy Roelke and Molly Finkler are the District 3 Alders. Alder Roelke is also Council President. Both District 3 Alders voted in favor of our proposal to preserve the Farm.
Alder Roelke’s contact information can be found here. Alder Finkler’s contact information can be found here.
