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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]
Mayor Michael Coleman announced today his proposed 2011 City budget, which will be presented to Columbus City Council for review. “We will maintain our neighborhood services, protect our quality of life, and practice fiscal responsibility to make our government more… [Read More]
From dot.state.oh.us: 21st Century Transit Partnerships for Ohio’s Next Generation Through significant project savings and additional federal resources, ODOT has identified up to $50 million in the current fiscal year -and is pledging $50 million in each year of the… [Read More]
Mayor Michael Coleman Announced the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget this afternoon which includes $130 million dedicated primarily to road resurfacing, rec center renovations and bikeways. “Our greatness lies in our neighborhoods, and we must continue to invest in them,” said… [Read More]
An article in today’s Dispatch provides new details about Mayor Coleman’s push to revive the Columbus Art Commission that would oversee a new public art program. The program could end up mirroring what other cities throughout the country utilize, where… [Read More]
A few weeks ago, Mayor Coleman presented his $655 Million 2010 City Budget, and a hearing schedule has been announced that will begin next week and include ten hearing dates. A flurry of Dispatch articles over the past few days… [Read More]
Yesterday, Mayor Michael Coleman proposed his 2010 budget plan to Columbus City Council. Over two-thirds of the $655 Million budget will go toward maintaining police and fire services, and also includes the reinstatement of city-wide yard-waste pickup on April 15th… [Read More]
In this week’s ColumbusUnderground.com Podcast, we sit down to chat with Jeff Regensburger from the Northwest Library, Angel Gondek of the Educational Resource Center at Columbus State, and Rachel Rubin from the Old Worthington Library. Together, we discuss the proposed… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Columbus spending plan full of grim news By Robert Vitale City Council members approved a 2009 capital-spending plan last night that includes no new city-funded road work, equipment purchases, park improvements or building projects. The capital budget… [Read More]
The following discussion is about the City of Columbus deciding to use $11.5 million from the rainy day fund to help with the budget deficit
From The Dispatch: City has no cash to buy crime cams By Mark Ferenchik Those surveillance cameras that were coming to a Columbus neighborhood near you won’t arrive any time soon. The city doesn’t have the money to buy them,… [Read More]
Press Release: City Officials Announce 10-Year Reform Blueprint Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Columbus City Council, City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian and City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer today announced a comprehensive plan of government reforms and efficiencies that is expected to… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: 6% fall in tax receipts could force more service cuts By Robert Vitale Less than two months after approving a 2009 budget that slashed city services, Columbus officials worry they might need to cut some more. City… [Read More]
Press Release: City Council Fulfills Promise to Restore Recreational Programming Two months after 11 recreation centers were closed in a cost-cutting measure to pass a balanced budget, City Council has drafted legislation to enter into agreements to reopen, or begin… [Read More]
The City of Dublin is attempting to annex around 300 acres of land from Jerome Township for development. This would require Dublin to cut a deal with the City of Columbus and at would require water and sewer services from… [Read More]
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