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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]
The 17 Area Commissions of Columbus may soon see a funding boost thanks to a proposed ordinance by Columbus City Council that is planned for discussion and approval at an upcoming council meeting. Ordinance 0667-2013 specifies that area commissions will… [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]
The category of “Best Civic Leader” was one that we decided to change up a bit this year, as we thought it sounded too political, and we were really hoping to see people honor people a bit more community-oriented from… [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]
Today, Franklin County Commissioners and the City of Columbus jointly announced that local leaders are applying support for new federal rules that prohibit landlords and home-loan lenders from discriminating against gay and transgender people. These local governing bodies are partnering with… [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]
For four years straight, Mayor Michael B. Coleman has topped our reader survey for best civic leader, and 2011 was nothing less than a busy year for the man in charge. In February, Coleman delivered his State of the City… [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]
The votes have been tallied and the results are in. Michael B. Coleman has won his fourth term as Columbus Mayor, and all four Democrat candidates were chosen for Columbus City Council: Michelle Mills, Andrew Ginther, Zach Klein and Hearcel… [Read More]
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