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Sunday, June 23, 3-5pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

This Town Hall will present experts on the Federal proposal and how it might work in Columbus. Dr. Fadhel Kaboub, economics professor at Denison University, will present an overview of the Resolution, including the Job Guarantee program. Cathy Cowan Becker, leader of the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 Campaign in Columbus, will discuss on-the-ground movements in central Ohio. Terry Hermsen, leader of a strategic effort to create a Hub for local organizations that are addressing the climate crisis, will moderate the discussion. A question-and-answer discussion will take place after the presentations.

Simply Living is sponsoring this event in conjunction with the Justice Action Ministry of First Unitarian Universalist Church.

Co-sponsors include the Sierra Club, Progressive Democrats of America, Ohio Sustainable Business Council, Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, Citizens Climate Lobby [Columbus Chapter], Move To Amend, the Central Ohio Transition Hub; more co-sponsors will be announced.

A reception with light refreshments will be held 5-5:30pm.

$10 donation suggested; please RSVP on Eventbrite.

Contact: Chuck Lynd, Chuck.Lynd@gmail.com or 614-354-6172.