The regular East Ridge City Council meeting on Thursday began with a special presentation to two very special police officers. On June 3. East Ridge 911 received a call about a man who had overdosed on an unknown substance. Two East Ridge police officers were dispatched to the scene. The man was discovered lying on the bathroom […]
Mathis Advocates for Care-A-Van Bus Service
For about three months, I have attended all the East Ridge City Council meetings. During these meetings, I get up and sign in for “My five minutes of fame” to ask the City Council questions or comments. My special interest is and always has been for the city to have the CARTA Care-A-Van service – […]
City Moving Forward with Sewer Repairs at I-75
East Ridge is moving forward with sewer repairs associated with the Exit 1 reconfiguration. On Thursday in its regularly scheduled meeting, the East Ridge City Council adopted a resolution entering into an interlocal agreement with the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority (WWTA) for gravity sewer repairs. The engineering firm S&ME will provide engineering […]
Housing Authority Needs to Be Explored Further
I was so pleased when I heard that East Ridge was creating an East Ridge Housing Authority (ERHA). I thought that once and for all the city would use the authority to make all East Ridge property owners fix up their dilapidated property, run down junk cars, or even address “hoarders.” Boy, I could not […]
I Had No Idea It Was So Complicated!
For the life of me, I have read this Ordinance 1032 over and over again! I consider myself somewhat intelligent but this is over my head. If it is to Amend Ordinance No. 1013, how do I find out what it says? Honestly, it sounds to me like any part of the government budget not […]
Citizens Addressing Council
I was so happy that the attendance for the April 13 East Ridge City Council meeting was wonderful! I signed in for citizen communication portion of the meeting to get my five minutes and then eight or so people also put down their names. I was cheering inside that maybe some people were here about […]
Get Involved; Promote Positive Growth
I am beginning to wonder if my involvement with city meetings and such is going to make people dislike me and possibly ruin any chance I may have of making a positive difference. The last thing I want to do is come off as negative or inconsiderate! That is just not me. As I attend […]
Western ‘Gateway’ to City Needs ‘Beautification’
What do you think about when you exit East Ridge through the Bachman Tunnel? I know what I think today differs greatly from what it did when I was a child growing up in East Ridge. I used to think “OK, we are driving from paradise to hell on the other side of the tunnel.” […]
East Ridge Council Meetings 101
A few months ago, I began my quest to get involved with the East Ridge City Council meetings. It is very interesting to see how the council works. I thought maybe if I explain what goes on during Council Meetings, more residents might attend. After all, we have a right to know how our elected […]