For the third year in a row, the majority of our “Best of 2010″ survey takers have pulled the lever for Columbus Mayor Coleman, and we imagine that the Mayor would love for that popularity amongst voters to carry over… [Read More]
According to multiple local news outlets, Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman will be seeking a fourth term as Mayor in 2011, putting to bed previous rumors that he would be exiting the office early. Coleman has served as Mayor of… [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]
Following the depletion of the City’s Rainy Day Fund in 2009 and the income tax increase passed in August of that year, Mayor Coleman is sticking with the promise to voters that the fund will be replenished. An additional $7.5… [Read More]
A new safety camera pilot project was announced today by Columbus City Councilmember Andrew Ginther, Columbus Division of Police officials, neighborhood leaders, and Mayor Michael B. Coleman. Over 40 safety cameras will be rolled out as early as next summer… [Read More]
Mayor Coleman and other city and community leaders unveiled their recommendations for a comprehensive curbside recycling program today. The program was put together utilizing information gathered from a recent community survey to gauge public opinion on various types of recycling… [Read More]
During the 2010 State of the City Address, Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman announced that a new citywide recycling program would be put in place by 2012 to serve all single-family homes. The first step in defining that plan was… [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]
One of the biggest announcements to come out of Wednesday’s 2010 State of the City Address was Mayor Coleman’s proposal for a comprehensive curbside recycling program targeted at single-family homes throughout Columbus. Coleman stated that the recycling program would be… [Read More]
Mayor Michael B. Coleman delivers his 11th State of the City Address tonight at the historic Lincoln Theatre. The address is primarily focused on job creation, reform and keeping promises made to the public. Specific developments and projects include the… [Read More]
Yesterday afternoon, OSU president Gordon Gee and Mayor Michael Coleman jointly announced a new partnership in relation to the previously announced 17-story OSU Medical Center expansion. The City of Columbus will provide OSU with an income-tax rebate that OSU would… [Read More]
From 10TV.com: Columbus Could Soon Offer Domestic Partner Benefits Wednesday, February 3, 2010 City leaders are pushing to extend health benefits to domestic partners. The city was one of the first, but now one of the last employers in central… [Read More]
For the second year in a row, Mayor Michael B. Coleman has topped our “Best Civic Leader” category in our annual reader’s poll. This result shows a strong showing of support for our city’s mayor despite a turbulent year filled… [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]
The previously approved 50% parking rate increase throughout Downtown and The Short North has been halted for six months pending further study and additional recommendations by the parking meter working group assigned to oversee rate adjustments. The resetting of the… [Read More]
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