Columbus City Council candidate Tiara Ross joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Columbus as a preacher's grandkid, finding her path in law at OSU and leaving corporate life to serve the public. She shares how her work with the city attorney's office shaped her perspective on housing, zoning and over-enforcement in gentrifying neighborhoods.

Tiara also discusses food access, public safety, police accountability and how council can be more proactive in meeting community needs. Plus, she responds to recent headlines about parking tickets and what it's like being under scrutiny as a candidate.

00:00 Nostalgia Moment

03:01 Meet Tiara Ross

06:40 Upbringing and Family Background

17:02 Journey to Becoming an Attorney

23:23 Working in the City Attorney's Office

27:39 Challenges in Housing and Code Enforcement

35:06 Community Safety Concerns

38:24 Engaging with the Community and Government

44:43 Addressing Housing and Tenant Protections

55:10 Public Safety and Community Policing

01:09:09 Personal Accountability and Campaign Challenges

01:16:36 Final Thoughts

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Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.