Jim Tarbell

James Tarbell is an American politician of the Charter Party of Cincinnati, Ohio, who currently serves as a member of the city council of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the former owner of the much-loved Cincinnati restaurant, Arnold's Bar and Grill. The restaurateur was first elected to the council in 1998 to replace the retiring Bobbie L. Sterne and was re-elected in 1999, 2001, and 2003. Until 2003, when Christopher Smitherman won a seat on the council, Tarbell was the sole Charterite on the council. Term limits will allow Tarbell one more candidacy, in 2005. In 1997, Tarbell became known for campaigning in a top hat and tails.In the late 60's and early 70's Mr.Tarbell was also the proprietor of the LUDLOW GARAGE a popular destinations for such up and coming bands as THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND and SANTANA.