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Next Wednesday at CMC ¥ April 28 Clippers, Franklin County and Cooper . Today at CMC And what of downtown? Mr. About Us… Noon-1:15 p.m. Flying the Coop? Milbourne, where and how does moving CMC firmly believes in the free the stadium to a downtown location fit expression of all ideas and the bene- Growing Smarter Series Discussing Cooper Stadium, Forum #1 into the overall center city development fits of an open exchange of informa- picture? What experiences have other tion. CMC is non-partisan and takes Sustainable Dewey Stokes, Franklin County the impact of cities had with no positions on issues. Commissioner; Robert H. Milbourne, sports, sporting downtown sports Anyone can join! From the begin- Growth in the Big president and CEO, facilities and sport- venues that we ning, there have been no barriers to Darby Watershed The Columbus Partnership ing events on our might emulate or membership and all forums have wel- Columbus econo- avoid? comed the general public. Diversity, Moderated by: Linda Logan, Presented in partnership with: my seems in order. Working with both in programming and member- 1000 Friends of Central executive director, Greater Columbus A number of every sports fran- ship, is one of the many benefits of Sports Commission Bob Gabel, scenic river years ago, the Milbourne chise, sports facil- being involved in CMC. Everyone is program manager, Ohio Sponsored by: county began ity and sporting welcome. Department of Natural wrestling with event that touches Each forum is an hour-long pro- Resources; Malcolm Porter, what to do with Cooper Stadium, Columbus, mod- gram that starts with a brief introduc- consultant, BIA of Central Ohio; beloved by fans, but the oldest AAA sta- erator Linda tion followed by 25-30 minutes of Cheryl Roberto, director of the dium in the nation. Renovate it or move Logan will set the speaker comments. The final half hour Department of Public Utilities, it? Move it where? The County stage for this con- is filled with unfiltered, unrehearsed City of Columbus; Commissioners hired Convention Sports versation and put questions from the audience. John Tetzloff, ______& Leisure to conduct a community opin- the role of sports president, Darby Stokes Creek Association ion survey about the Clippers and the in Columbus in Join Today! Before the community can intelligently stadium. Commissioner Stokes will perspective. Moderated by: Call CMC at (614) 464-3220 for address the question, “Where should share research findings and help sort out the Don’t miss this forum and stay tuned for Rich Sensenbrenner, more information. Columbus City Council Cooper Stadium land?” a discussion about puzzle that includes Yankee’s owner the proposed sequel: “Where Should Cooper the Clippers, downtown development and George Steinbrenner, the Columbus Stadium Land?” ______

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