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Speakers at the public-comment portion — including Hong Mei Li, Angela Jeong, Quan Wang, Jinbin Jang, Xian Zhang, Marley Fung and others — described long ties to Mason, family and business contributions, and legal immigration screening. Many urged the council to contact state legislators and ask them to reject or amend the bills.

The comments included specific economic and civil-rights concerns. Angela Jeong, a high school student, said the bills would “result in detrimental impacts on Asian restaurants and small businesses all across Ohio.” Quan Wang, a volunteer with a Chinese-language weekend school, said the measures could shrink enrollment and “threaten the tax revenue that funds our excellent schools and the city services.” Other speakers warned of legal challenges and cited constitutional protections and federal statutes by name, including the equal-protection and due-process clauses and the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

City council members acknowledged the testimony and said the city has asked its lobbyists to monitor and respond to developments. Council member Joy Bennett said city staff have drafted a letter for the council’s lobbyists that highlights the economic impact of restricting property purchases. “We have Procter & Gamble that is located here and has thousands of employees that come into Mason,” Bennett said, arguing that the bills could hurt recruitment and local tax revenue. Vice Mayor Chance and other council members expressed support for using the lobbyists and for sending the drafted letter.

Council members and the city manager emphasized that the legislature was still debating the bills and that some council members had been told by legislative contacts that parts of the bills may be unconstitutional. Council member Hackie said he is “absolutely opposed” to the legislation in its current form.

City Manager Eric Hansen told the council the staff will provide the draft letter and that Mason’s lobbyists will use it in their outreach. The council did not take a formal vote on a citywide resolution opposing the bills at the June 9 meeting; instead members directed staff to forward their concerns to the city’s lobbyists and to monitor incoming amendments and hearings.

The public-comments period lasted roughly from about 8:50 p.m. to shortly after 10:00 p.m.; the council moved on to other agenda items after discussing the staff’s planned lobbying step.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mason City Council 6/9/25","oneSentenceSummary","Dozens of Mason residents addressed the Mason City Council on June 9 to oppose Ohio House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 88, saying the bills would force some lawful visa holders and permanent residents to sell homes and harm Mason’s schools, businesses and civic life.","taxTitle","Mason City, Warren County, Ohio","taxId",54996,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6204944,"Mason staff and patrons criticize community-center appearance policy; city manager pauses rollout",3224,3869000,7093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777543-543fb44d4720cc04516faca2e32a067d&start=3869&end=7093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777543-543fb44d4720cc04516faca2e32a067d/thumbnail_3869000.jpg","/articles/6204944/Ohio/Mason-staff-and-patrons-criticize-community-center-appearance-policy-city-manager-pauses-rollout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204944-6f5ead7bf5fad78613f4ecc9a316db7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195995&Signature=QLa5ElYbEuu4RbQo4cjFcskRKTIH-qSMb3XSgZnDRmTSMHSWlbsI~E-2dMa9Oxduf3TQtaViexJAp1KAOv9zcvDMVjqbmXELPUWhF1l4Ol5LrqWR6Nf~Ki3xVrQOnRpH7UA2tLu5-VWcaR9xdnW0E5azK9bovLadVqdZ5uuC~iMGHjZKdgCN36o8ENOmJprARongaj5yu-bBzHwP4BpmPo5olea6QJWJ-kdqcYv6d2NTTh1OnA3wrAyNymnJPwywu5HyhbFffiCWgQjx9BUAqLu8uEwlrBuB8LJdYTwdEFZP4arQDlO2KQFgwVZFV5PhgTLttCJBJ3YR--E1WObL9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several community-center instructors, longtime members and city employees told the council on June 9 that a proposed appearance policy would harm morale, exclude staff and conflict with Mason’s stated values.

Speakers included Theresa Schrader (yoga instructor), Shelly Baron Davidson (fitness and yoga instructor and city employee), Veronica Cordero (city employee and instructor), Laura Kajawa (community-center member), and other patrons. They described the community center as a place of connection and wellness and said tattoos, colorful hair and athletic dress had not caused complaints. Multiple speakers said staff were asked to sign the policy quickly and felt threatened with job loss if they declined.

Theresa Schrader said the policy “feels rooted in outdated ideas and conformity and control rather than authenticity and trust.” Shelly Baron Davidson, who identified herself as a city employee and instructor, said the policy contained provisions that did not fit certain job functions — for example, athletic shoes are necessary for instructors. Veronica Cordero said patrons, including seniors, had not objected to instructors’ appearance and that the policy made staff feel unwelcome.

Council members said they heard the comments and noted limits on council’s authority over personnel. Council member Spathe and others emphasized that the city charter and council code of conduct allocate responsibility for employee management to the city manager and administrative departments. Mayor Nelson and City Manager Eric Hansen told the public the city would pause the personnel item and take time to listen and consider revisions. Hansen said the pause was intended to allow staff to correct misperceptions and, where appropriate, improve the policy.

Several council members suggested a broader discussion about the city’s brand, values and how policies reflect those values. One council member proposed budgeting for an outside contractor to help define Mason’s brand and align policies with core values; council asked the city manager to take the comments under advisement.

No personnel discipline or policy enforcement action was taken at the June 9 meeting; the city manager placed the policy rollout on hold and committed to further listening and revision before any final administrative action.","Community-center instructors and regulars told council that a newly proposed employee appearance policy would undermine inclusion and morale. City Manager Eric Hansen said the personnel policy is on hold while staff listens to concerns and reviews the policy.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6204948,"Mason council approves petition hearings to form Greater Cincinnati Tennis Community Authority ahead of August tournament",222,5356000,5578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777543-543fb44d4720cc04516faca2e32a067d&start=5356&end=5578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777543-543fb44d4720cc04516faca2e32a067d/thumbnail_5356000.jpg","/articles/6204948/Ohio/Mason-council-approves-petition-hearings-to-form-Greater-Cincinnati-Tennis-Community-Authority-ahead-of-August-tournament","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204948-d0e29f16f55367d7b03df58cf2d317fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195995&Signature=U0Y7u0AtNfqjp1jWLd50T4v-ylttPgjF2KRSe0N5Qju-R1PDk0dtp9vYe4-OELE76bUCkGi8qiUeqnyZnIT6DgVqKz9RwQrJcWpeqwA8-RQFcJk4fMAD~MoSlipkNDQy0JesbCGcqJRTErxwsRIlBnIItvV6RRc6BRTjgABh-Umi21bqeWFecJS2pTX8JWqHyHdma2tZo4dZDvBuK79KzCgj3ZKSXFmrLY4jYBRh32HsOwoJThVU-AouNP-usdydpPWe0phdBUGavlZ4AhIA8lGiqPKw9jqTa1pO9RYsH8v4A~y8-hodJE5FWD~CdB1gMskuZT3Z5Xx0OqQOaih8sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mason City Council on June 9 adopted Resolution 2025-14 to recognize a petition to form the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Community Authority and set a public hearing for July 14, moving a key step forward so the new authority can operate before the tennis tournament scheduled to begin Aug. 5.

City Manager Eric Hansen briefed council members on the effort, describing the new community authority as the administrative vehicle that will provide recreation services for the tennis campus and collect fees from admissions, ticket sales and related activity. Hansen said the authority name will be the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Community Authority and that the city has led the regional process with Warren County and other partners.

Hansen said the project has involved a master cooperative agreement, complex contracts and rapid construction at the tennis site. The resolution acknowledges receipt of the petition and sets a July 14 public hearing; an ordinance establishing the authority’s terms and a motion to appoint initial board members are planned for the July 14 meeting. Those board appointments will include representatives designated by BMOC (the tournament operator), Warren County and the city, Hansen said.

Council moved to suspend reading rules and adopted the resolution by roll call; members voted yes during the recorded roll call.

Hansen said the authority needs an emergency clause in the establishing ordinance so it can be operational prior to the tournament. He described the effort as regional in scale and said Mason is taking a leadership role in organizing the authority.","Council adopted Resolution 2025-14 to set a public hearing and advance formation of a new community authority for the tennis campus, allowing the city and regional partners to collect admissions and manage campus operations before this year's tournament.","actionData","errors"]

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Dozens of Mason residents urge council to oppose Ohio bills HB 1 and SB 88; council to send letter to state lobbyists

Mason staff and patrons criticize community-center appearance policy; city manager pauses rollout

Mason council approves petition hearings to form Greater Cincinnati Tennis Community Authority ahead of August tournament