In Part I, I explained the basics of why Marion should adopt a city charter. We looked at how a charter is essentially our own local constitution, a document written by us, approved by us, and amendable only by us. It is the key to improving service delivery, locking transparency into place, and giving voters […]
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Aaron Rollins‘ journey in Marion, Ohio, is a compelling narrative of a political outsider who fought his way onto the city council. His mission: to dismantle a civic structure he viewed as inherently dysfunctional and to navigate an environment plagued by financial chaos and intense partisan division. Rollins appeared on the inaugural Watchmen Report Show […]
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Most people have heard the term “city charter,” but not everyone knows what it actually means. A city charter is like the constitution of a city. It lays out how local government works, who holds authority, and how decisions are made. Without it, we just operate under general state law, which often doesn’t reflect the […]