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For the first time in five years, the City of Columbus is seeking to place a bond package on the ballot this fall for a public vote. The bond package would continue to support capital improvement projects throughout the city… [Read More]
This November, Columbus residents will be voting to fill three city council seats. Up for re-election are incumbents Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller and Eileen Paley, all Democrats. Two Republican challengers have been nominated by the Franklin County Republican Party… [Read More]
This November, Columbus residents will be voting to fill three city council seats. Up for re-election are incumbents Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller and Eileen Paley, all Democrats. Two Republican challengers have been nominated by the Franklin County Republican Party… [Read More]
In January, we wrote briefly about a newly installed public art piece that was one of the final projects of the Finding Time public art series that helped to celebrate the bicentennial birthday of Columbus in 2012. That piece is titled “The… [Read More]
The 2013 City of Columbus Capital Improvements Budget was proposed today jointly by Mayor Michael B. Coleman and members of Columbus City Council. The $379 million budget calls for funding neighborhood projects including over $65 million dedicated to road resurfacing… [Read More]
In his 14th State of the City address, Mayor Coleman looked backed on the city’s Bicentennial year and ticked off a list of accolades and accomplishments; 3,300 new jobs, a drop in both violent and property crimes, recognition by national… [Read More]
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman and City Council President Andrew Ginther announced yesterday the formation of the Columbus Education Commission (CEC) and introduced its 25 members. The CEC is charged with examining the current state of the Columbus City School district and… [Read More]
The 2013 Columbus General Operating Fund budget was presented today to City Council by Mayor Michael Coleman. The $766.1 million proposed budget focuses on safety, job creation and setting aside reserve funds for rain day funds. “Thanks to the wisdom… [Read More]
Between roughly 11:15pm and 11:20pm on Tuesday, November 6th, news outlets including NPR, the BBC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN and others have called the 2012 Presidential Election for Barack Obama. Ohio proved to be a pivotal battleground state as has been predicted… [Read More]
Happy Election Day! If you haven’t already cast an early or absentee ballot, then today’s the day to get your civic duty done. You can find your polling place at www.vote411.org and more information on the candidates and issues below…. [Read More]
(Editor’s Note from Walker Evans: We originally planned to run side-by-side editorials from leaders at both the Franklin County Democratic and Republican Party Headquarters. After weeks of emails, phone calls, reminders, and deadline extensions, the Franklin County GOP informed us… [Read More]
The proposed 2012 City of Columbus Capital Improvements Budget was announced today by Mayor Michael Coleman, Members of City Council and various neighborhood leaders. The budget includes the largest-ever single-year street repair investment of $31 million to be used for… [Read More]
The annual State of the City Address provides citizens with an update on what has been accomplished over the course of the past year, and sets the tone for projects that will be focused upon for the upcoming year. Tonight’s… [Read More]
I was craving a jalapeno Brezel pretzel. I’m a firm believer in scratching an itch, so to speak, so I made my way to the North Market. Minutes later, who happens to step out of a black car and through… [Read More]
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman presented his proposed 2012 budget to Columbus City Council this morning. The $735.5 million city budget focuses on safety, job creation initiatives and setting aside funds to offset State cuts that will take effect in… [Read More]
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