Message from the President

Thank you for entrusing me with the responsibility of leading the West Price Hill Community Council. Our neighborhood holds a special place in my heart, and volunteering with this organization is a fantastic way for me to give back.

I sincerely believe that WPHCC is already one of the best community councils in Cincinnati. However, we can take it step further and become the gold standard. My goals are straightforward, and I will implement an action plan to accomplish them.

Before outlining my goals, I want to say thank you to our board members, who work tirelessly on a variety of tasks and challenges. Without them, our organization wouldn’t exist. It’s often a thankless job, but I appreciate them, and I look forward to working with them.

Increase Membership + Meeting Attendance

Many hands make light work. The more people who are engaged with WPHCC, the easier it becomes to tackle problems and fulfill innovative ideas. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic decimated our engagement. However, since I took charge of the membership committee in 2024, the number of members has more than doubled. My goal is to reach 100 members within the next year, and have at least 30 members regularly attending our monthly meetings. To accomplish this, I will lead a proactive membership drive, follow up with expiring memberships, and restructure meetings so that they are more engaging.

Grants

There are various grants offered by the city and local partners that we should apply for regularly. Primarily, these are the Neighborhood Support Program (NSP) and the Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program (NBDIP). I wrote the NSP grant on behalf of our council in 2024, which allowed us to fund programs in our neighborhood. I will continue to apply for that grant each year. As for the NBDIP grant, we hadn’t applied for it in a few years, but I am already working with other board members, as well as a representative from Price Hill Will, to apply for that grant in 2025.

Improve Processes

Efficient processes help organizations to operate effectively. I have already improved processes related to record-keeping, meeting invitations, and member engagement. I want to improve other processes, which will in-turn lead to fulfillment of my other goals.

With all of that said, I’m excited for the future of the WPHCC. I am always open to suggestions, comments, ideas, or anything else related to our neighborhood. Feel free to message me at any time.

Ben Klayer

Prresident, WPHCC

westpricehill@investinneighborhoods.com