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861-5946
Mail: PO Box 20042, Cincinnati, OH 45220
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In the spring of 1961 a group of Clifton residents began meeting to explore how a community within the city could express its needs and goals within the framework of city government. The result was the Clifton Town Meeting-an official community council recognized by the City of Cincinnati. CTM, as it is commonly referred to, is the planning and policy organization for the residents of Clifton.
The impetus for the establishment of CTM was the flight of people from the area to the suburbs caused, at that time, primarily by interstate highway construction. The founders of CTM wanted to keep and improve what they had inherited in Clifton. This goal is still reflected today in the Bylaws of the CTM which state that "the object of the organization is to preserve and develop the community of Clifton. The founders of this organization recognized that Clifton is one of Cincinnati's first suburbs and has a traditional charm; and that the unique character of Clifton should not be left to chance. On the contrary, its growth and development should be guided by actively interested residents."
Some of the issues that the founders of CTM were concerned with continue to be concerns of Clifton residents in the 21st century-streets and traffic patterns, an attractive and vibrant business district, and of course, the preservation of Clifton's gas lights. Some of the CTM actions over the past forty years include:
Currently, CTM is actively working with the City of Cincinnati administration and the Clifton Business and Professional Association to provide additional parking for the Clifton business district in conjunction with an effort to obtain a new library branch in Clifton. CTM has also been instrumental in initiating a dialog between Clifton residents and the Cincinnati Public School District regarding the Cincinnati Public School Facilities Master Plan's impact on Clifton.
On a continuing basis CTM:
The CTM Board of Trustees meets on the first Monday of each month at the Clifton Community Center. CTM welcomes your participation in these meetings as well as any of the CTM committees actively dealing with neighborhood concerns and special events. If you have suggestions, questions, need assistance, or just want to talk about Clifton please call 861-5946. Remember, Clifton is your community and CTM is here for all Clifton residents get involved!