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Husband, Father, Small Business Owner and former Vice Mayor of Cincinnati. My word is my bond. ΑΦΑ.

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My late wife(1-15-19)Pamela requested that I buy our daughter a bike on her 11th birthday & teach her how to ride without training wheels. We are so proud of “baby girl” as she honors her Mama wishes. We ❤️ you & miss you Pamela so much!!!!Girl power!
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My son just surprised me & showed up at HOME! Right now 2 days early. My oldest son & Caleb worked to surprise me for Christmas. I am blown away! This is the biggest surprise of my life. The best Christmas gift anyone could give me. He is all grown up. Amen @usairforce
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Happy Heavenly 50th birthday to my beautiful wife Pamela( 1-15-2019). All of our children are doing well because of your awesome parenting. We all miss U! I have joined the board of the @kwfliving_ in your honor. I ❤️ you Pamela. I will have an amaretto sour or 2 for u today.
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My son just landed in TX and was sworn in to the @usairforcez . Parents remember your child might not want to go to College after high school. It is ok. ❤️ them & support their dreams. My beautiful & smart son wanted to serve his country. I am so proud of him! @IamCPS
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Our military son is on his way back to base this AM. It is never easy to say goodbye. However, we are very proud of him. We are thankful he was able to come home for Christmas. So many families did not get this opportunity. Thank u to all the men & women who serve our country!
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Christopher Smitherman
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A reminder that wishing ill on anyone who sick is bad. Karma is real. I am visiting my wife at Spring Grove Cemetery as I write this tweet. Believe me I know exactly how it feels when basic human decency is absent. Dignity still matters.
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Christopher Smitherman
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I received a call this AM from @GovMikeDeWine . His message is clear: The number of Covid-19 cases in Hamilton Co. are spiking. He requests every media outlet send out a clear message. #MaskUp & Social Distance so that Ohioans don't get sick and/or die. We need your help now!
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Our youngest son Caleb received his departure date for basic training on Friday. He will leave on August 25th. He has joined the @usairforce . My wife before she passed blessed his decision to go into the military. We are very proud of Caleb but it will not be easy to see him go.
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Our son Malcolm(in the yellow shirt) finished at @miamiuniversity this wk w/ a degree in Computer Engineering & a minor in Physics. Our tradition has been a Dewey’s Pizza. COVID-19 has the conclusion of his degree unusual but we are making the best of it all. Very proud of him!
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Our son took the next step to enroll active duty in the @usairforce . Yesterday we spent 4 hours with his recruiter. Dad had lots of questions. 🙂 Our son is 17 so it required my signature. We are very very proud of him. We have a beatiful son that wants to serve. ❤️🙏🏽🙂🌈
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My beautiful wife Pamela 1/15/19 requested I take our children to FL to visit her parents after she passed. She did not want her parents to feel they lost a daughter & grandchildren. We honored her request! We all miss her! 🙏🏽 ❤️to her parents! @HospiceofCincy @kwfliving_
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Today is the 1st anniversary of the passing of my wife Pamela. Married 28 yrs. “Mama” the mother of my 5 kids. It has not been an easy yr for our kids or family. We are appreciative of so many beautiful people who have extended authentic ❤️ for our family. ❤️ is a verb! 🙏🏽
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Today I celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary of marriage. Pamela was such a wonderful lady. I admit this is not an easy day. My ❤️ is broken. However, my ❤️ for Pamela runs deep. I pray my public expressions of this journey helps others. U are not alone.
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Happy Bitrhday Pamela. This is our first birthday apart in 30 years. Not an easy day. The kids & I are doing ok but we really miss U. ❤️We will sing Happy Birthday to you today & will light a candle. To all who have lost a ❤️ one U are not alone & GOD ❤️ U. Mathew 5:16
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Christopher Smitherman
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Today marks five years since we lost one of our finest. P.O. Sonny Kim paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting the city he loved. I extend my continued prayers and love to his family and friends as we celebrate Father’s Day weekend. We are forever grateful for your service. 🖤💙
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Dad & 13yr old daughter went jean shopping today. A friend did prepare me for the “journey”. I carried all the jeans & took back all the jeans. My baby girl is turning into a young lady. I did call on “Jesus” a few times in my head. Hats off to single parents . Swimsuit next! 😬
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Before & After. Our son is 1 step closer to leaving for basic training @usairforce . After 5yrs he got his haircut! Just amazing. His “Mama” would be so proud. I must say he looks handsome. We went shopping for basic items for his departure on Monday AM. Thank u to all who serve!
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My wife & I got married in this hour 29 years ago. This is our 1st time not being together . I am humbled by Pamela’s vision of family & her ❤️ for GOD. There are so many people who have a loss. You are not alone. I 🙏🏽 for the day I see my wife again in heaven. @SusanGKomen
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Christopher Smitherman
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Sad to see a member of council announce they are running for Mayor of our great city while under investigation for derelict of duty & misuse of tax payer $. It shows a level of hubris & complete disrespect for our citizens, charter & Special Prosecutor. @PGSittenfeld #gangof5
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Christopher Smitherman
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Today is my 53rd birthday. We are all together loving on each other. This is the perfect gift for me. Absolutely nothing better to me then spending time with my children. This is the perfect picture capturing our ❤️ for each other but never forgetting our past. @kwfliving_
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Christopher Smitherman
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Yesterday I took my youngest son to meet w a @usairforce recruiter. My 4th son shared w my late wife Pamela & I that he wanted to serve his country after graduation. Many high school students across this country are thinking active duty. We are proud of his decision. @IamCPS
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Christopher Smitherman
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Jim & Jack’s just opened. I have not had a beer at 11AM in a long long time. 😁Adding social distancing & wearing a mask is NEW but necessary. Have fun & support small businesses but be smart & SAFE. Walk & Chew Gum. Open up slow & steady. We can do this together. @CityOfCincy
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I wanted to share what unconditional ❤️ looks like in our family in practice. My beautiful wife Pamela taught us all that “love is a verb” & accept nothing less. Pamela & I are honored to have raised 5 children who are all different but ❤️ each other so deeply. So proud! ❤️ Dad
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This sums up my day. I decided I did not have time to cook dinner last night for the kids. Grab dinner & get home was the goal! On my way home I see a Monkey hanging out of the window of a car. This made me laugh so hard after a long day. I needed this yesterday! @ChickfilA
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My daughter ❤️ animals. She requested I stop the truck so she could get a photo and say,”Hello”. No shoes! These are moments in her life I will never forget when she grows up. I love being a Dad. ❤️🌈🐬 @Kimberly_Cincy
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Christopher Smitherman
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My late wife Pamela (1-15-2019) requested that I put our daughter in a class that teaches her how to defend herself. Her first class at the Punch House. We continue to honor Pamela’s wishes. We 🙏🏽 for all who are fighting cancer. Proud! ❤️ @breastcancer @SU2C @HospiceofCincy
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Christopher Smitherman
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My 18yr old had his 15 day check in w @usairforce before leaving for basic training Aug25. He has 1 more check-in & off to San Antonio, TX. He is assigned currently to a division called BMET after basic training. I hope these post help other families. Caleb wants to serve!
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After careful review of the federal indictment, and carefully reading the allegations of the complaint there is no question that they are strong and credible. With regret I now formally call on Councilman Sittenfeld to resign. @PGSittenfeld
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Christopher Smitherman
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Thank you 20th Century Theatre for this beautiful tribute to Pamela. Our family has been touched by the amazing support we have received from the community. We thank you for the kind words, prayers and stories that you have offered about Pamela - it is truly a blessing.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Our son took the next big step in joining the @usairforce . He has completed his military exam & medical exam in Columbus. He scored very high on his test which makes all @usairforce jobs available. He was sworn in at the end of the day. He will be sworn in again this summer. ❤️
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Christopher Smitherman
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I want to honor my father, Dr. Herbert Smitherman, for his work as the first African American PHD hire at @ProcterGamble . My father was born to a Baptist Minister in Birmingham, AL. He made many sacrifices in order to be an excellent husband & father. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Our son Isaac just won an at large Senate seat at the University of Cincinnati. The results were just announced. We are very proud of Isaac! Senator Smitherman @PrezOno @uofcincyalumni @uofcincyCEC @uofcincy @JournalismUC @SharonCoolidge @UCPublicSafety @CSmithermanII
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Citizens are throwing fireworks, projectiles & what appears to be fake Molotov Cocktails at CPD D1. This is unacceptable behavior! Our @CincyPD are doing an excellent job showing restraint! All citizens must stand together against violence! This is OUR city❤️. @CityOfCincy
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Christopher Smitherman
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Today we unveiled a memorial bench for my late wife, Pamela, at the North Avondale Rec Center. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our family. 🙏🏽 A special thanks to the artist, Karen Heyl. The bench is beautiful and Pamela would have loved it. ❤️
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As always I like to highlight my father during #blackhistorymonth . Dr. Herbert C. Smitherman Sr. was the first black PhD hired by @ProcterGamble in the world. He is known for his patents on Crest Toothpaste, Folgers Coffee, and Safeguard Soap. He was a great man and a great dad.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Camille got accepted to Seton High School and made her decision to attend today. She will be a Seton Saint 💚 Class of 2026. We are very proud of Camille. 💚 She is growing up. Just amazing to watch.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Our youngest son just graduated from the @usairforce Biomedical Equipment Training program. The program was 1 yr. He was #2 in his class with a 94.47% GPA. Caleb graduate from the School for Creative & Performing Arts & went active duty. We are very proud of his accomplishments.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Vice Mayor Marian Spencer worked tirelessly to better our community and her legacy will continue to inspire. We thank her for her years of service to our city. Our family extends our deepest condolences and will pray for the Spencer family during this very difficult time.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Update. Our son called from basic training. It was great to hear his voice. I heard yelling in the background saying “one more minute. 30 seconds..”.The phone went dead. It was short. I appreciated knowing he was well. We are very proud of his service to our country. @usairforce
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Christopher Smitherman
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My Mom is 81. She has a dog that needs attention & needs to be walked. My daughter has stepped up to help. My daughter ❤️ animals. We maintain 6ft distance from Grandma when we pick up her friend for a walk. Consider helping your elders during this crisis. #coronavirus 🙏🏽🌈🙂
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Christopher Smitherman
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Today I honor my father Dr. Herbert C. Smitherman Sr. He was the first African American with a PhD in physical organic chemistry hired by @ProcterGamble . He made major improvements to products like Folgers Coffee and Crush pop. #BlackHistoryMonth #BecauseofThemWeCan
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Christopher Smitherman
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My daughter Camille told me this morning that she wanted a pair of skates for her 13th birthday. I reached out to Commissioner @aliciareece & she recommended “The Place.” She even showed up to give Camille a few pointers. Thank you Commissioner Reece for loving on Camille today!
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Christopher Smitherman
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Just a year ago we all were together. Thanksgiving this year is very hard. We all really miss Pamela(Mama). We pray for all families this Thanksgiving that are dealing with a loss. I promise it is not easy. The blessing is we are still together being THANKFUL & PRAISING GOD.
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Christopher Smitherman
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So proud of our son Caleb who is graduating tonight from The School for Creative & Performing Arts. We are preparing to participate in the drive through graduation. Next step is active duty in the @usairforce . Cheers to all 2020 graduates! @IamCPS
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Today our 5 kids & family celebrate Pamela M. T. Smitherman’s birthday. She would have been 53. Pamela passed away from Breast Cancer. We so miss her! Many families have experienced a loss over Thanksgiving & are hearts go out to all. You are not alone. 🐬 #BreastCancerAwareness
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Christopher Smitherman
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Caleb checked in today to begin his service to our country in the @usairforce . We are proud of his decision. Caleb graduated from @IamCPS & went active duty. Many young people select this pathway for their life. We thx them all for their service. San Antonio TX. BMET is his field
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Christopher Smitherman
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I have my first colonoscopy this AM. I lost my grandfather on my father’s side to colon cancer & my father to @PanCanCincy & my wife @breastcancer . The purpose of this post is to encourage others to take all prevention test. Early detection is the key. 🙏🏽 @StopCancer
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Christopher Smitherman
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Our son shared on New Years Eve that he was Gay. My wife & I said, We love u! We value U! We respect U”. ❤️ your children. Life is short. 🙏🏽
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My sister -in-law was diagnosed w breast cancer this yr. This is my late wife’s sister. The kids & I went to support her for a chemo treatment. She shared that Pamela saved her life by having her get checked. So important to get mammograms. We ❤️ u sis & u are not alone. @SU2C
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Christopher Smitherman
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After 9 months, the “Gang of 5” still goes without a clear decision. This is why corruption runs rapid in politics. Justice is negotiated. Why not a grand jury? The public does not have a clear picture on IF the “Gang of 5” will be required to pay back the $176,000. @CityOfCincy
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Christopher Smitherman
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I plan to spend some money in a small business in Cincinnati this weekend. The coronavirus is negatively hurting many businesses but our small businesses do not have the same cash flow to survive. Your “spend” matters over the next month! @CityOfCincy
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Christopher Smitherman
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Smitherman Family. We pray all are safe. 🌈❤️🙏🏽
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Christopher Smitherman
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Courage.
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Our youngest son is studying to take the ASVAB. Again my late wife who gave 21 yrs of her LIFE to @IamCPS supported our sons decision to serve. Many students have applied to colleges prior to Thanksgiving but our 2020 @IamCPS senior is preparing to join the @usairforce . Proud❤️
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Christopher Smitherman
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Today is my first day back to work full time at City Hall. My family & I are so thabksfu for all of your 🙏🏽& ❤️. We thx u for allowing our family to have the space to grieve. We continue to pray for all families and caregivers who continue to fight. @kwf_kwf @jimandjacksbar
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Our son(18) graduates from basic training from @AirForceAssoc on Thurs in TX. I can not believe 71/2 weeks have passed. I write him daily. I have spoken w/him 3 times for 3-5 mins. I have not seen our son in uniform but his letters home have been powerful! Good choice to serve.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Vice Mayor Smitherman’s Response to Text Messages Released by “Gang of 5”
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Pamela & I want to thx Tom Jordon for coming by to pray w us. He is fighting cancer too. @WCPO Tom said “He followed our fight but did not know he would become story too.” Today is our 2yr anniversary of our fight. We want all of u in the fight to never give up! @TPortune 🙏🏽
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Christopher Smitherman
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There have been 328 citizens shot in 2020 & 66 murdered. 70 Americans shot in the last 28 days. Very sad! “As Vice Mayor & chair of the L&PS committee: All CPD officers fighting against violence - I have your back; & you have my support” #increasethepeace @CincyPD @CityOfCincy
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Christopher Smitherman
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Our son who is serving in the @usairforce returned to his base yesterday. Our family was very appreciative of the time. We thank all who have served in the military & those currently serving. Our family can not stress how proud we are of our son. @bigpapahobbs Love Dad
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Christopher Smitherman
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I came across these photos of the sunrise/sunset on Mars (via @NASA ). They are from many different rover missions. Absolutely breathtaking. Life never ceases to amaze me.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Help me wish our son Caleb a Happy Birthday. He is serving on a special assignment which makes it difficult for family to reach him. We are very proud of Caleb and his decision to serve his country after high school. Happy Birthday Caleb!!!❤️ Dad
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Christopher Smitherman
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Our small business owners can not afford to hold on for another month at ZERO income. We will see bankruptcy courts get very busy over the next yr. A business can not rehire/hire PEOPLE if revenue is ZERO! The federal gov can not print enough money to support an entire economy.
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Christopher Smitherman
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So the Democratic Party & Charter Committee have controlled Council & Mayors office for 49 years in Cincinnati. So let’s have a conversation about institutional racism in Cincinnati knowing public policy had to come from the Democratic Party Is that fair? Not emotional just facts
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Christopher Smitherman
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My son registered to VOTE today. It is a Smitherman tradition to register when you turn 18th. Happy 18th Birthday Caleb! ❤️Caleb graduates on the 20th & sometime this summer leaves for basic training in the @usairforce . Please register your 2020 seniors to vote! @VoteHamCoBOE
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Christopher Smitherman
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Oct of last yr our family reached out to @TheVerdinCo to create a bell to honor of my late 💍Pamela (1-15-19).The 🔔was cast Jan 28. Ralph who works @TheVerdinCo delivered in the middle of #coronavirus but start of Holy Week❤️. Mayor John Estep gave me idea. Ring 🔔 forever!
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Christopher Smitherman
5 years
Will the next 👟 to drop at City Hall be the self proclaimed “Gang of 5” being required to repay their $176,000 legal bill.? How do you knowingly break Ohio law & have the taxpayer pay your legal bill? No citizen(s) could do! We await the decision from the Special Prosecutor.
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Christopher Smitherman
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Our baby girl has her shadow day at Seton High School. This is the first of many shadow days but she seems very excited. Thanks students for the warm welcome!
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Christopher Smitherman
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I would like to honor my father, Dr. Herbert C. Smitherman Sr. who was the first African American Ph.D hired by @ProcterGamble . Dr. Smitherman is famous for patents on products such as Crest toothpaste and Folgers Coffee. #BlackHistoryMonth #BecauseofThemWeCan
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Christopher Smitherman
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Happy Father’s Day to all. My most important job in the world is being a Dad to my 5 children. “I value u. I respect u. I ❤️ u.” This is something I say to my kids often. I continue to pledge to work hard to be a good father. I ❤️ my children w/ all my heart! I am so blessed! 🙂
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Christopher Smitherman
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My daughter says during dinner, “Dad homecoming is next year.” I looked over at her with a kind smile & said, “I guess that is right.” 😬 I had a glass of red wine in front of my plate & decided this was the time for a slow drink. 🤣 At least she gave Dad a year to prepare. ❤️🙏🏽
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
City Council just broke their word again that they would never take money from bus services to fund the streetcar. Rep. Tom Luken warned us this would happen. We again promised this w issue 7. Our words matter. Breaking the trust of @CityOfCincy taxpayers is not good policy.
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Christopher Smitherman
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I enjoyed running into Mayor John Estep today at Spring Grove Cemetery. He was visiting his beautiful daughter Allison & I was visiting my beautiful wife Pamela. We laughed & cried & supported each other. ❤️ & 🙏🏽 to all who are grieving any loss today! You are not alone.
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Observations about youngest son who came home from military are below: confidence, higher since of community, discipline, leader, purpose, increase appreciation for family, protective of little sister, thankfulness, home food is good, desire to attend college etc.. @usairforce
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Christopher Smitherman
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It’s been 9 years since my dad passed from pancreatic cancer - I miss him dearly. Take the time to show love & appreciation to those close to you. Remind yourself and those around you to receive regular screenings - it could save lives! #WorldPancreaticCancerDay @PanCAN 💜
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Christopher Smitherman
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What about the “Gang of 5” at City Hall? They were referred for prosecution in Dec 2019. 6 months have passed & no decision. They broke OH law by holding mtg’s illegally. Are they going to be required to pay back $176,000 of legal bills or go free? Is this what we call justice?
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Christopher Smitherman
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My birthday gift today was having all 5 of our children together for a photo & their significant others. Our son Caleb serves in the @usairforce . He does not make it home often. GOD Blessed me to see another yr. Thankful. My family is everything to me. @brianshrive @AndreaTVNews
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Happy 82nd Birthday Mom. I am so blessed to still have my Mom. She is the glue in our family. She is the matriarch. She has given so much to Cincinnati by serving on so many boards w/love & dignity. Thanks for always being their for US -your family. We ❤️ you. Love Christopher
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Christopher Smitherman
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Our son Isaac is graduating from the University of Cincinnati. His degree is Environmental Engineering. Isaac is the outgoing student Government President of @uofcincy . Our family is so proud. The occasion can not go without a big thx to my late wife Pamela M.T. Smitherman🐬
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Christopher Smitherman
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Merry Christmas from the entire Smitherman family. GOD is so good! Enjoy your families today.
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
I worked so hard to campaign against 4yr terms for council. It was sold to the public as a way for politicians to get things done. Last year my team collected signatures & pressured council to place 2 year terms on the ballot & it passed. In 2021 council will only get 2 yrs.
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
I will be introducing legislation to temporarily suspend operations of the streetcar. Disruptions in our budget will require difficult decisions to be made. We MUST prioritize our core services and city workers!
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Our youngest son is now in tech training. @usairforce He is doing well. We have no access to him due to COVID-19 but hoping for a visit. 🤞🏼Parents this was not easy to see our 18yr old leave but it has been a great decision for his development. @usairforce Happy Veterans Day!❤️
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Christopher Smitherman
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I’ve requested the City Solicitor draft a CHARTER AMENDMENT to prohibit any future City Council from using public dollars to defend themselves after breaking OH OPEN MEETING Laws & require annual training. “The $176,000 bill from the “Gang of 5” should not be paid by tax payers.”
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
Merry Christmas from the Smitherman family. The snow this morning is just majestic for Christmas.
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Christopher Smitherman
1 year
I had my first beer w/my military son Caleb. He just turned 21. Honored to have a cold beer w/ my son. We are having a great time while he is home for a few days. Thx Caleb for your service to our country. @brianthomas1 @brianshrive @Willie700WLW @RayshonMack @RaymondDMack1
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
Now members of council who sold the $150M ($94M debt)3 1/2 mile streetcar to Cincy voters w/ ridership projections of 4000 per day paying $1.65 per ride & those who “flip flopped” are now using the words “problem solvers”. Tax Payers are throwing more $ at a bad idea! “Free”
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
I keep hearing the sentence below louder & louder: “My business can not handle this economic shutdown & soon I will not reopen.” CINCINNATI must reopen & I trust our businesses will follow health protocols like social distancing & cleaning. However ZERO revenue is unsustainable.
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
I live near my Mom. We have been following the 6ft social distance policy for 7 weeks. It was nice to see my Mom out on a walk getting some sun. I know I am so blessed to still have my ❤️Mom. Keep following social distance rules to keep ALL of us safe. ❤️🌈 🙏🏽
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
I plan to openly discuss institutional racism in Cincinnati on many platforms. It will give an opportunity to see if Cincinnati is ready to have real discussions. Conversations about race are hard. It starts w truth. It starts with listening. It starts w not being silent. Ready?
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Christopher Smitherman
2 years
Happy 15th Birthday Camille. We are all so proud of u. @setonhs ❤️ Dad
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Christopher Smitherman
4 years
Voters should reject any candidate running for Mayor that has been involved in any form of corruption. This should be a non-partisan value. The primary election for Mayor is May 4, 2021.
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The most important job in my life is being a FATHER. I study different styles of parenting & actively talk w/ families about what works. Every child is so different. What parenting style works on one child might not work on the others. I have found one key is unconditional ❤️. 🌈
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