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Let the Worthington people vote
The Elford/Boundless Project The Elford/Boundless high-density housing project is being positioned as affordable workforce housing. But the likely market rate (based on Elford’s similar projects) for a two-bedroom unit, someone will need to make $96,000 to afford it (with the 30% rent to income formula). The set-aside “affordable” units will be approximately $1,600 for one bed, and $2,000 for two beds. The means the renter has to make $60,000 for a one-bed, and $72,000 for a
Doug Smith
Sep 5


Is City Council merely a popularity contest?
Or is it about electing the candidates who represent what you believe, and where you want Worthington to be in five to 10 years? This election season, I see political yard signs around town. Some of the yard sign groupings make sense. Others do not. For example, you might see a Ramirez sign with a Robinson sign. From a development and economic policy standpoint (which are the only real policies impacting Worthington), these two seem to have two completely different stance
Doug Smith
Oct 24, 2025


Endorsements for dummies
Going to the polls without researching candidates is a huge mistake. Endorsers (like political parties) want you to be uneducated so you blindly follow their endorsement recommendation. In a world where endorsements are given through a fair process that follows a belief structure, this can be acceptable. But in today’s world of backroom dealings and chaotic processes for endorsements, it is dangerous. Do your homework. Read between the lines. Understand who stands to benefi
Doug Smith
Oct 24, 2025
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