Christina Arredondo for Chillicothe City Council 2nd Ward

11/09/2023

I have received some of the most sincere messages in the last few days since the election. However, I went straight into a two day training out of town for Peer support facilitation so It took me a bit to put my thoughts together.
When I was first asked to run I was shocked because I’m a boots on the ground advocate that works to help humans that are struggling, and I didn’t know how that would correlate to a seat on council. The best I could come up with, is that it would give me a louder voice and just possibly help create some empathy in the people at the table with me. In no way did I have high expectations of winning the race, because many of the people I help don’t live in my ward or aren’t housed and capable of voting. So, all I could do is walk for miles introducing myself and try to let people have the chance to get to know me.
I said I didn’t win the race, but believe me when I say, I won in so many other ways! I have had the chance to meet and work with some of the most amazing and dedicated people in our community,
and I’ve been able to share with more people about the struggles I see everyday which has led to more support for those struggling and maybe a little more understanding.
Believe me the negativity that surrounds politics would’ve been a struggle for me, but I would’ve done it because that’s what Advocates do ….they have to step out of their comfort zone a lot to create change. I’m not sure if I will ever try again, that’s to be determined at a later date. But this in no way will deters me from being the voice for people that need me to be because if nothing else this has taught me that Chillicothe can do better and we will do better….for the most part we are a resilient and loving community that has many people willing to step out of their comfort zone to help people. The work to do now is discovering how we rally that community council to be a louder voice that will not be shut down or ignored!
Thanks you so much for the support and the votes! I truly appreciate all of you 💞💞

11/07/2023

2nd Ward, third stop with Christina Arredondo and Gunner Barnes For City Council At Large loving this weather!

11/04/2023

10/21/2023

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So proud to be apart of this great team!

Ready to see some friends and neighbors out canvassing today!!

10/21/2023

Starting canvassing out this morning with my favorite coffee from our hometown fav New System Bakery

10/15/2023

Vanessa joined us to canvass for the first time, a little wind blown but we love being out and talking to people

10/01/2023

Out and about canvassing and meeting with some folks! If you need a yard sign we have plenty with us!

10/01/2023

This Tuesday! Come on out and support your candidates.

10/01/2023

PSA:
Take a moment to look at your ID/drivers license.
Have you moved recently? Is the address correct? This year you have to have the correct address on your ID to be able to vote.
Also, If you haven’t registered the deadline is Oct. 10th…and early voting starts Oct. 11

09/20/2023

Signs signs everywhere are signs….yes, they need to be everywhere! Just reach out and we can get you the ones you need for your yard!
Let me know if the song is stuck in your head now 😊🙃😊

09/16/2023

Does your vote really count? Sometimes it’s really hard to see that in the elections with millions or even thousands of votes. But this is the 2nd ward City Council in Chillicothe and this is a perfect example of how much your vote counts. In this election the people in your household and maybe two of your neighbors households could have completely changed the out come.
We will be out and about tomorrow; knocking on doors, talking to as many people as we can. If you see us give us a 👋 or stop and say hi….it’s going to be a lot of work in the next 7 weeks, but we can do it with the support of our community!