http://kentsmith.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:23:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Derek Hess and I were named the "Best Lefty Rabble - Rousers" by the Cleveland Scene in their Best of Cleveland issue based upon our book, "Please God Save Us".  The following article was joined by a full-page photo.  Thank you Cleveland Scene.  Its nice that they acknowledged our book, ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=29 The Case for Issue 105  By Kent Smith –Euclid School Board Member and PhD Candidate in Economic Development at Cleveland State University   The City of Euclid has a unique opportunity to change the way its children are educated, while creating local jobs and strengthening Euclid businesses.  Issue 105 will allow the Euclid ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=27 My Day with Senator Ted Kennedy – 2-16-2008 I have worked on a variety of campaigns – from City Council races to Presidential campaigns.  Sometimes as a volunteer and sometimes as paid campaign staff.  By the time the Democratic Presidential campaign was down to Hillary and Barack, I chose Obama.  When ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=24 The book also gave me an opportunity to be a part of a program in commemoration of the Kent State shootings.  On May 4, 2009, I was asked to speak at the 5th Annual Peace and MusicFest at the Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio.  My remarks from that night are copied below. -- ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=20 I was first elected to the Euclid School Board in 2001.  I have served as the Legislative Liaison for six of those eight years.  In that role I have attempted to monitor education policy at the State and Federal level.  Often times, I have been asked by Ohio Education organizations (such as the Ohio Fair ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=15 I was first elected to the Euclid School Board in 2001.  I have served as the Legislative Liaison for six of those eight years.  In that role I have attempted to monitor education policy at the State and Federal level.  Often times, I have been asked by Ohio Education organizations (such as the Ohio Fair ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=11 The book, "Please God Save Us" opened more than a few doors and led to more than a few new friendships.  One of those was with the staff at JosephBeth Booksellers at Legacy Village.  As America prepared to celebrate its 44th President, JosephBeth wanted to host an event.  So they ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=9 After my book, "Please God Save Us" came out the Cleveland Scene asked me to write a short article about Cleveland.  Specifically they asked me to write a piece about what I thought was a "hidden or unknown or overlooked positive part of our community".  I choose to write an ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=6 This is my prepared testimony before the Euclid Zoning Commission in 2002 regarding a charter school that wanted to open in Euclid.  I share this now to demonstrate my longstanding opposition to charter schools as designed in Ohio.   Obviously some of the property values have changed since my testimony in 2002 - but ... http://kentsmith.org/blog/?p=4