Episode
HBAC #134: City Council Candidate Nadia Rasul
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- The Hilliard Beacon Podcast
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- Nov 2, 2025
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- 2698
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Summary
Hilliard City Council Democratic candidate Nadia Rasul returned to the Beacon studio to reflect on a campaign she described as humbling and energetic. Rasul, who previously ran in the spring primary, shared stories from the campaign trail, her focus on community inclusion, and her views on Hilliard’s growth and governance. Listening at the Door Rasul said most residents express overall satisfaction with their neighborhoods, citing strong community ties and affordability. Common frustrations include traffic congestion and a need for better recreation facilities. Anecdotally, one resident lamented a perceived shortage of baseball fields and another wished the city’s WELL Center included an indoor track. But Rasul also noted disparities: some apartment dwellers she met struggle with rising rents and disability care, highlighting the city’s need for income-based housing and stronger social connections. Seeing Hidden Needs Rasul participated in Columbus Foundation sponsored “Big Table” discussions at the Hilliard Library and YMCA, where she learned about local homelessness and food insecurity. She advocated compiling a “community passport” listing free resources, food pantries, and ESL programs so newcomers and residents in need can easily find help. Building a Grassroots Campaign Rasul’s volunteer-driven campaign produced 5,700 handwritten postcards, a personal approach she believes helps residents feel directly connected. She credited young volunteers (including local high-school students who registered family members to vote) for keeping the campaign focused on the future. Platform: Connecting Hilliard Her central theme: “community connector.” Rasul wants to bridge divides among neighborhoods, cultural groups, and faith communities. She cited a recent dinner she organize…