Cory Bowman For Mayor

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Donald Trump crashing, the economic recession looming?

Speaker 2 (00:03):
What happens next?

Speaker 1 (00:04):
Watch what happens will happen right here.

Speaker 3 (00:07):
On fifty five KRC the Talkstation. It's eight oh five
shiveighto six here fifty five kr CD Talk Station by
Thomas Wishing everyone ain't very happy Thursday slash Friday Eve
and always looking forward to the bottom of this hour
because we get to talk with Ihart me. The AVA
is Nextpert Jay Ratliffe, good man, he is, and quite

(00:29):
a few interesting topics to talk with about. But though
in the meantime, Welcome back to the fifty five KRSE
Morning Show, coming off of what I understand was a
pretty successful debate with Mayraf tab Purval and the other guy,
Corey Bowman, running from mayor of the City of Cincinnati.

Speaker 2 (00:43):
Welcome back, my friends. Good to have you on the
show this morning.

Speaker 1 (00:46):
Hello Brian our happy opening day.

Speaker 3 (00:49):
Yeah, and you being the huge fan of the city
of Cincinnati you are, I presume you are a Cincinnati
Reds fan. I think that kind of goes without saying,
right absolutely, And where are you going to be today,
Corey Bowman?

Speaker 1 (01:03):
So obviously the parade is going on.

Speaker 2 (01:05):
I believe I'll probably be.

Speaker 1 (01:07):
I'll try to be around the Tountain Square area if
I can get through the crowd and everything. That's the
main place I'm going to be. And then me and
my family are attending the game.

Speaker 3 (01:17):
Great, well, hell yeah, assuming you are identified, well, you're
gonna have a Corey Bowman T shirt on or a
big sign that says hi, I'm Corey Bowman and I'm
running for mayor, or some way that people can identify
you if they want to ask you a question or two.

Speaker 1 (01:30):
Corey, I'm going to have my Flip the Natty T
shirt on. I think that goes pretty well with the
reds coloring and everything as well. And then yeah, I'll
probably have my ten on and hopefully people can hopefully
the right people will recognize me.

Speaker 2 (01:46):
I hope so.

Speaker 3 (01:47):
And you can get in touch with Corey Bowman through
his website Coreybowman dot com. There's his campaign pledges and
what he hopes to accomplish, an opportunity to donate, maybe
get a yard sign, get some Corey Bowman T shirts
and spread his name around. What did you think of
the debate when you look back on and reflect on it,
were you happy? Because you know Westside Jim was there.

(02:09):
I know, Todd Zenzer was there. He just got done
talking about it. He said it came off he came
off pretty well.

Speaker 1 (02:16):
Well, that means a lot. You know. It was my
first political debate outside of just family dinners, and so
I felt really good about where we came across at
the end of the night. You know, I don't want
to say that I came in with low expectations, but
I did. I just want to come through knowing that
we stood our ground and that we were able to
go toe to toe with him, and I believe that's

(02:38):
exactly what happened. I believe that there was a lot
of valid points that we made, and we gave people
the opportunity to see what we stand for.

Speaker 2 (02:46):
That's great.

Speaker 3 (02:46):
And understand from the reports, I got that Purval kind
of ignoring the other candidate and really focusing his attention
more on you, And I think that sort of speaks
volume for the likelihood that you were gonna win in
the primary. It's going to be you head to head
with with have to have pro ball.

Speaker 1 (03:05):
Well, yeah, with everything with the campaign, you know, whenever
we got getting the signatures to get on the ballot,
I try to stay as tunnel visioned as I can.
And so we've gotten a lot of positive feedback about
the primary. But I'm just telling people we have to
get out and vote, you know, specifically, I'm calling on
all the Republicans in Cincinnati that if you believe that

(03:26):
we could be the one on the ticket, for you
to get out April eighth through May six, as early
voting starts, and let's get this thing solidified.

Speaker 3 (03:35):
Well, one of the things I just learned from Todd
Zinzer is you may end up finding yourself having a
pretty good support for my friends in Hyde Park. Quite often,
you know, they're educated, they're very you know what. It's
a typically you know, stereotypically wealthy community, but quite often
lean blue and support Democrat candidates. But this whole project

(03:56):
that they are all against, this redevelopment project. They're any
council voted against it. This idea that this huge developer
is going to come in and build these big structures,
which don't know, are completely inconsistent with the vibe and
the architectural style of that historic community. But Cincinnati City
Council looks likely to approve it, which means that Trump's

(04:16):
what the Hyde Park voters want, so you might find
yourself in some good company in Hyde Park.

Speaker 2 (04:20):
Corey.

Speaker 1 (04:23):
Yeah, well, I mean if you're going with the citizens
and what they want to do, then in local government
you should find yourself in good company. You know. Whenever
all this development was first happening and we were researching it,
that was a big thing we realized is that the
opinions of the community councils were being completely ignored through
the process. They said that they did some preliminary work

(04:44):
to get the opinions of voters, but when it was
about to be solidified, people made their voices loud and
clear that they did not want this to happen in
High Park. And those voices, it looks like they are
just being ignored by the local government.

Speaker 3 (04:59):
Well, and that's something that you experienced in your own life.
Last time you're on you told me about there were
a lot of developers, small developers, not politically connected developers
who wanted to put a lot of you know, investment
and money into rehabilitating some of the houses in your neighborhood.
That's roughly around Dayton Street, right, Corey, Yeah, it's.

Speaker 1 (05:17):
Around They called bay Miller Block Dayton Street really close
to Lynn Street.

Speaker 3 (05:22):
Okay, so real developers with real projects and real money
that will help the community, because any investment is better
than leaving something dormant and empty. And yet the City
of Cincinnati throws the roadblocks up it because it isn't
part of their connected Communities vision. I mean it that,
I just I really quite often, Corey, you go back

(05:44):
to what the what the citizens want, what the constituents want,
versus what special interest group or moneyed developers want. And
when the city defaults and goes with the money developers
and these political action groups or these you know, non
governmental you know, outraged, constantly organizations which running contrast to

(06:05):
what the voters want. You know, you got a real
potential on this one, in spite of the fact that
you're a Republican running in a blue city. I think
more and more people waking up to this kind of reality.
It's the connected people. It's not what you stand for.
It's not the specific values of Democrats or Republicans. It's
what's good for the citizenry. And they're not delivering on
what's good for the City of Cincinnati and the voters.

Speaker 1 (06:29):
You're exactly right, and to be honest with you, When
I look at what we're standing for, I'm amazed because
I feel like I'm a nineteen seventy Democrat, you know,
fighting the establishment of big times. Yeah, you know Gardmera
or corporations. But yet I'm running on a Republican ticket
and I'm just sitting here like, weren't Isn't this supposed

(06:49):
to be the party that is for the common man,
that's supposed to be fighting against this stuff. But the
developers and the city officials, these ones, these are the
ones that are kind of holding back. In my mind,
what I think is one of the best things about
our city is the small businesses. The local developers might
be able to flip one or two properties at a time,

(07:11):
they're really not getting the benefit out of any of this.

Speaker 2 (07:14):
No they're not.

Speaker 3 (07:15):
And I think more people are waking up to that reality,
which gives you a fighting chance. Corey and a city
that you know, a Republican couldn't get elected in. I
just see this opportunity, this possibility. Now after what's the
same for the sake of discussion, you win the primary,
it's just you and after that Purwall that's when the
campaign kicks off. In Earnest I imagine you're gonna be

(07:35):
hitting the ground in all of the neighborhoods in the city.

Speaker 2 (07:38):
That is that correct?

Speaker 1 (07:41):
Yeah, I mean our strategy we have to mobilize and
unify the Republican Party in our city because the last
mayoral election only twenty six percent of voters showed up.
So you've got seventy four seventy three percent of voters
that didn't even feel like they had a voice, that
didn't need and feel like it mattered if they came

(08:01):
out and vote. So for this primary, we're primarily focusing
on the Republican Party or those that we know just
have felt like they haven't had a voice. And then
after the primary, that's when we really kick it into
gear because we've got to go to these communities and
show them that were the right.

Speaker 2 (08:18):
People for the job.

Speaker 3 (08:20):
Well, and I understand the AFT have purvol pretty much
gave you an outline on your for your campaign, and
his opening statement at the debate, he went through all
of what he thought were his accomplishments, many of which
I can't I don't think you can call an accomplishment Corey.

Speaker 1 (08:37):
Yeah, I mean, you know, when it comes to statistics
and everything, I mean you read some of the articles
about the debate and they said that it wasn't in
our favor, and then people that were in person they
say it was in our favor. So I think that
whatever your perspective is, you really got to go to
the facts and the statistics. And I think one of
the biggest things that was said was that t has

(09:00):
been low, that crime over the last four years is low,
and really that's not the case. There's a few examples
of very small incremental decrease when it comes to homicides
and shooting, but overall, when you look at the statistics,
you're looking at aggravated assault is actually up eight percent,

(09:22):
I believe, and then you're looking at auto thefts up
forty percent, and then you're looking at that, and then
you're looking at robbery that's up nineteen percent. And overall
the crime statistics this is talking about from twenty twenty two,
first year he took office, to twenty twenty four, overall
the crime reporting is up two point six percent. And

(09:43):
so if you just focus or cherry pick certain statistics,
you can say whatever you want about what's being accomplished.
But if you're in the downtown area, you realize this
isn't the case.

Speaker 3 (09:56):
Well, yeah, I like to think of these quote unute,
uninformed voter, the one that really doesn't pay attention to politics.
But if he hears the mayor suggests that crime is down,
and he or she lives in a crime laden neighborhood,
they're not going to buy that.

Speaker 2 (10:12):
You know.

Speaker 3 (10:12):
It's like, don't tell me crime is down. You don't
live where I do. Apparently I could tell you all
day long how bad crime is.

Speaker 1 (10:21):
No exactly, And you know, voters that are in these areas.
It used to be that you could just concentrate all
these failed policies into an area like the West End,
and you can just always, you know, count on their
vote no matter what, because you just think that they're
ignorant to it. But all of these failed policies now
are bleeding into all these other communities and people are

(10:42):
starting to wake up all around the district.

Speaker 3 (10:44):
Yeah, well, Corey, you know Corey Bowman dot com. I
encourage my listeners, most notably in the greater Cincinnati area.
You can help him out even if you don't live
in downtown Cincinnati. What happens and goes on in the
city of Cincinnati. The decisions are made by city council
and the mayor have a broad impact that transcends the
boundaries of the city limits. So it's good for all

(11:05):
of us. If the city conditions improve, more people would
likely to consider the area generally speaking, including in Hamilton
County the surrounding counties. If we have a stable, vibrant
downtown Cincinnati, it's important for everybody. So with that in mind,
get involved, get engaged, help Corey out, and maybe we
can have a change in this in this community for
the better. I know you're passionate about the city you

(11:26):
love so much, Corey. It's why you're doing this and
why you're running. And I don't know Aftab. I think
he just enjoys being a politician more than he is
passionate about the Cincinnati area.

Speaker 1 (11:40):
Well, I'd like to think that people get into public
service to help people, and that's ultimately what we're in
this to do. And so I tell people is if
you're voting for me, you're not going for somebody that
moved to Cincinnati to get into politics. Move to Cincinnati
in the downtown area because it's from here. He loves
the city and he wants to see the best sports citizens.

Speaker 3 (12:00):
There you are, Corey Bowman dot com is how you
help him out? Corey, we'll have you back on the
morning show soon. I will show all the best on
the campaign trail as we head on into the primaries.

Speaker 2 (12:08):
Hey, and enjoy Opening Day.

Speaker 3 (12:10):
It's just what's a wonderful tradition we have here in
the city and one of the things that makes the
city so great. And we'll keep our fingers crossed for
a victory for the Reds today.

Speaker 1 (12:18):
No, absolutely. I told my son, my five year old son,
last night. I surprised him. I told him we were
going to the game, and I think that was a
mistake because I don't think he slept the next three hours.

Speaker 2 (12:29):
It's his first game.

Speaker 1 (12:31):
It's his first Opening Day game. We make a point
to go to at least three to four games a year,
but he's always wanted to go to Opening Day because
he sees all the pictures of everything. So we're all
very excited.

Speaker 2 (12:42):
Oh that's cool.

Speaker 3 (12:43):
And if you want to talk to Corey Bowman, find
him on Fountain Square during the parade time. Corey, have
a great day today, be safe and we'll talk real soon.

Speaker 1 (12:52):
Fran, Thank you so much.

Speaker 3 (12:53):
My pleasure eight eighteen Here fifty five KRECD talk station.
We got a little more to talk about, plus Jay
Ratliff coming up with Bottom of the Hour.

Speaker 2 (13:00):
Look forward to that and I hope you do too.
I'll be right back fifty five krs