Hey Eric Forbes, Political Director for Bill Todd for Mayor...Why did you change your campaign website?
Yesterday it said that Bighead Bill Todd was a 35 year resident of Columbus. Today it says that he is 35 year resident of Central Ohio. Unfortunately I didn't think to grab a screen shot, but just between us politicos it kinda sucks to be caught in a lie doesn't it? Since you're now posting here Eric (don't let your bosses find out!), I'll be eagerly awaiting your reply.
So just how little connection does the carpetbagger candidate have to Columbus? Let's explore:
Since September 2005, Todd has been a resident of the far north side of Columbus—it is literally almost as close to his old home in Powell (which is in Delaware County) as you can get and still be in Columbus. The home he purchased also falls in suburban Worthington’s school district, which is ironic since one of Todd’s three campaign themes involves using City Hall to overrun the Columbus Public Schools.
Isn't it sad that this is the best the Franklin County GOP could do? The guy just barely moves into Columbus, steers clear of Columbus public schools, and then lies on his campaign website saying he is a 35 year resident of the city. He is clearly really invested in the community.
UPDATE: Some very interesting and useful links have popped up in the comments. First to clarify when I say Powell, I mean the City of Powell which is in Delaware County. Follow these links to see Bighead Bill's former residence and voting precinct, Powell B. That should clear up any confusion.




You can see a screen capture of the Google cache here (didn't want to post it online because of its width)
As for Powell, I don't know where Todd lived "before" but parts of Powell ARE in Franklin County. I have a Powell address, live in Franklin County and vote for Mayor of Columbus.
Here is a link to the map.
Here is a link to Bill Todd's voting precinct in the City of Powell, OH.
Prior to living in Powell, Bill Todd lived at 8100 Blind Brook Ct, in Worthington. His voting city was Perry Township, not City of Columbus.
I would be interested to know when he moved INTO the Powell address, which as described is in Delaware County and then when he moved back into Franklin County.
The thing is that Todd was one of the names screened for the 21st state house district race on the GOP side in 2006. The 21st district was one I took a particular interest in (cough, cough) during the 2006 cycle.
Franklin County GOP didn't pick him, they picked Kevin Bacon who, from all indications, is a pretty good guy. Bacon went on to win the 21st district.
Residency requirements are that you have to live in the district for 1 year before the election.