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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]
A new political organization announced this morning that they would be filing a petition to change the way that Columbus City Council operates. The Columbus Coalition for Responsive Government (CCRG) is proposing an ordinance that will change Council from a… [Read More]
I have watched with dismay the erosion of integrity in Columbus City government over the past years. Something has gone seriously wrong, and I’m reluctantly coming to the conclusion that the problem stems from single party control of all elected… [Read More]
Matt Ferris is one of two Republican challengers for this year’s race for Columbus City Council. Matt ran for the same position two years ago and lost by a very narrow margin. Matt is running on a platform focused on… [Read More]
Andrew Ginther is not only one of two candidates running for re-election this year for Columbus City Council, but also the President of Council. Ginther currently serves as the chair of the Rules & Reference Committee, has previously served on… [Read More]
Hearcel Craig is one of two current Columbus City Councilmembers running for re-election, having served in this position since 2007. Craig, a lifelong resident of Columbus, currently serves as the chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services; Minority, Business… [Read More]
Robert Bridges is one of two Libertarian candidates running for the office of Columbus City Council this November. Robert is running on a platform focused on fiscal responsibility at City Hall, and a reduction in government intrusiveness, specifically as it… [Read More]
Mark Noble is one of two Libertarian candidates running for Columbus City Council this year, marking a strong showing from third party candidates in this election season. Mark is a Clintonville resident who also currently serves as the chair of… [Read More]
Zach Klein was appointed to fill an interim seat at Columbus City Council in January, following the departure of previous councilmembers. In addition to his current position on Council, Zach is an attorney for Jones Day, and previously worked for… [Read More]
Michelle Mills was one of two appointees to City Council made in January to replace two outgoing members of council and serve the interim period leading up to November’s election. Michelle continues to serve as the President of St. Stephen’s… [Read More]
Although all seven Columbus City Council members serve at-large, it’s worth noting that Daryl Hennessy stands proud as the “West Side” candidate, running against opponents that largely hail from the East and North sides of the city. Hennessy is running… [Read More]
All seven members of Columbus City Council voted in favor this evening to rezone the old Cooper Stadium ballpark for the development of the Cooper Park Complex auto racetrack project. This development is one that has been extensively debated and… [Read More]
Columbus City Council will be coming soon, to a neighborhood near you. Starting on Tuesday, council members will be present at a series of community meetings taking place at various locations throughout the city. “These meetings will give residents an… [Read More]
In January, City Councilmember Andrew Ginther was selected as the new President of Columbus City Council. We recently sat down with Councilmember Ginther for an in-depth interview on a wide variety of topics including entrepreneurial development, neighborhood issues, community involvement,… [Read More]
The race is on for control of City Hall this November with Democrats and Republicans already lined up and ready to square off. But local Libertarian candidates are still struggling to get on ballot. Potential candidates Mark Noble, Robert Bridges… [Read More]
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