Columbus is basically segregated, which means an at-large council will always end up representing the white (middle/upper class) majority. It’s an issue that’s been on the ballot twice so far.
#ELB: Columbus, OH: “NAACP LDF Critiques City’s At-Large Electoral Process for Having Racially Discriminatory Results” http://electionlawblog.org/?p=96068
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The way city council works is also very undemocratic. Elections are in name only. Retiring councilors leave before their term ends. Sitting councilors appoint a replacement. That person runs as an incumbent.
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It’s very rare in Columbus for there to be a truly open counci seat. This allows an unrepresentative council to ensure that opposition groups don’t get a footing. Incumbency is a huge advantage.
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