#GOPCThread: Partners GOPC Will be following for Policy Guidance in 2021

For this weeks #GOPCThread, we are taking the time to give a shout-out to the many partner organizations GOPC works with and will be following throughout 2021. We anticipate policy development and advocacy at the state & federal levels to be fast-paced in 2021, and these are the thought-leaders we will be looking to for policy (and political) insights.

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We expect policy development and advocacy at the state & federal levels to be fast-paced in 2021. Today’s #GOPCThread is about the resources and thought-leaders we will be looking to for policy (and political) insights.

For sensible federal smart growth policies—whether regarding housing & real estate or transportation & infrastructure—our first stop is always @SmartGrowthUSA & @T4America, and their leaders @SmarthGrowthCEO & @BethOsborneT4A #GOPCThread

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In #Ohio, so many state policies are felt and carried out at the local level. We always look to @OhioMayors, @KScarrett w/ the Ohio Municipal League, and @OHCounties for the local government perspective on proposed state policies. #GOPCThread

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And for national leadership on local government issues, we turn to @Leagueofcities, @USMayors, @NaCoTweets for their perspectives on proposed federal policies #GOPCThread

National housing & community development leaders like @E_HousingPolicy @LISC_Policy are on the frontlines at the federal level and we are grateful for @OhioEnterprise, @LISC_Cincy, and @TTownLISC for keeping us posted on what the latest federal updates mean for #Ohio #GOPCThread

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During the pandemic, the need for safe, affordable, housing and rental assistance has become even more undeniable. @NLIHC is a champion of this cause on Capitol Hill while @COHHIO makes magic around Cap Square in Columbus. #GOPCThread

Policy Priorities | NLIHC (click image for link)

Policy Priorities | NLIHC (click image for link)

We also follow @emilyabenfer for her research and reporting on the eviction crisis. #GOPCThread

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Vacancy & blight can stymy efforts to stabilize & regenerate neighborhoods. @CProgressNews effectively shares local solutions & advocates for national policies that support local leaders. GOPC eagerly follows their reports for ideas for #Ohio. #GOPCThread

Center for Community Progress (click image for link)

Center for Community Progress (click image for link)

The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of functioning public transportation. In addition to @T4America’s advocacy, we also look to @APTA_Transit to make the case for transit. Closer to home, @OHNeedsTransit leads the policy charge in #Ohio #GOPCThread

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Followers of our account are familiar with #legacycity challenges, but sometimes it seems like nat’l pundits forget about places like #Ohio...

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@InnovateEconomy and its Legacy Cities Fellow, @JasonSzegedi provide the research needed to inform nat’l policies appropriate for distressed cities #GOPCThread

2020 DCI Interactive Map | Economic Innovation Group (click image for link)

2020 DCI Interactive Map | Economic Innovation Group (click image for link)

Contextualizes trends nationally & across peer cities; their research informs federal policymaking & helps us when we compare Ohio to other #legacystates. #GOPCThread

Measuring Inclusion in America’s Cities | Urban Institute (click image for link)

Measuring Inclusion in America’s Cities | Urban Institute (click image for link)

While they don’t do advocacy, the research produced by @CleveFed_ComDev (led by @EGPacetti) is unparalleled for its depth and detail. We often use their research for our own advocacy uses #GOPCThread

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@OhioRebuild has put out a comprehensive economic & community development platform for #Ohio. We love the advocacy efforts led by @HeritageOhio @OhioCDC @NeighborWorksOH @ECDI @CLEProgress @FinanceFund @OCCHStrong #GOPCThread

Rebuilding Ohio Coalition (click image for link)

Rebuilding Ohio Coalition (click image for link)

For excellent research and effective advocacy on social services issues in #Ohio, we trust @CommunitySols to propose the policy solutions Ohioans need #GOPCThread

Our Priorities | Social Issues | The Center for Community Solutions (click image for link)

Our Priorities | Social Issues | The Center for Community Solutions (click image for link)

Ohio is v. lucky to have such a strong & talented statehouse reporters corps. For the latest, we always check @karenkasler @andy_chow @joingles @lbischoff @jmborchardt @jbalmert & @tylerjoelb among others #GOPCThread

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The @GreaterOhio staff is small and mighty, but we couldn’t do without the many smart, insightful partners, colleagues, and leaders we rely on. #GOPCThread