My name is Christina Alutto. I am very excited to announce that I am running for City Council this fall in Dublin, OH.  My decision to run is squarely based on a desire to see Dublin continue as a creative, forward-thinking powerhouse.  You and I can help.

I have a strong business background in the public sector.  I work as the Director of Administration for SWACO – the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio-- where I have responsibility for HR, IT, Legal, and Finance.  Before joining SWACO I was with The Ohio State University.  I have a bachelor’s degree in business from Georgia College and an MBA from OSU’s Fisher College of Business.  

Dublin is an amazing city – a top 20 creative class city (per Richard Florida’s article).  That’s Dublin’s path to the future.  What that means to me is a city that incorporates it’s traditions as well as embraces the trends that attract new talent and businesses.  Dublin needs a diverse tax base that consists of an appropriate mix of businesses and individuals.  But both must be invested in the community to have longevity.  I want to think of Dublin in perpetuity, not just years or decades.  The only way for us to do that is to envelope all stages – the young professional, who these days wants to live where they work, have a walking/biking community, shop locally; the families who are the bread and butter of our future; the empty-nesters who still want to take an active role in Dublin’s present and future; and our most experienced residents who deserve our respect and support.  I would like nothing better than to have amenities that attract all these segments. 

I know that I can work with my fellow city council members to continue our city’s innovative approach with a pragmatic but caring touch.  That’s what I do.  As I said, I’m a team builder and problem solver.  I can help augment our council with positivity, ingenuity, and sound business sense.  And that’s Dublin’s path to the future.

The best way for me to help is to win this campaign.  I am competing with 5 other candidates.  Campaigning takes money.  To this point I have been self-funded but now I need some help.  The money will go to signs, direct mailers, and paying folks nominal fees to help me distribute information.

Please help me help our great city by donating today.  Every dollar helps.  In this way you can be part of Dublin's path to the future, too!