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2023 News

6/6/2023 TODAY: Council to Host Capital Improvement Budget Public Hearings
6/2/2023 Council to Host Capital Improvement Budget Public Hearings
6/1/2023 Councilmember Barroso de Padilla to Host Hearing on Vision Zero Action Plan
5/31/2023 City of Columbus to Host Gun Violence Awareness Vigil and Illumination
5/23/2023 City of Columbus to Celebrate Inaugural Africa Day Ceremony
5/17/2023 City Council Awards $250,000 to Faith-Based and Community Organizations to Continue Work
5/12/2023 Councilmember Shayla Favor to Host Hearing on Upcoming Housing Legislation
5/11/2023 City Council to Host Northside Council Community Meeting
5/3/2023 City Council to Host Westside Council Community Meeting
4/28/2023 Council President Hardin and Mayor Ginther to Host Hearing on Local Use of Federal CARES, ERA and ARPA Grants
4/18/2023 City Council to Host Westside and Northside Council Community Meetings
3/30/2023 City Council Accepting Applications for Summer 2023 Internship Cohort
3/23/2023 Join Us in Celebrating Furniture Bank Day on March 25th!
3/22/2023 Council Events Week of 3/27: Councilmembers to Host Public Hearing, Town Hall, and Workshop
3/21/2023 Join us for the 2nd Annual Cleaner Columbus Citywide Cleanup on April 1st!
3/17/2023 Councilmember Barroso de Padilla to Host Salary Negotiation Workshop
3/16/2023 City Council Unveils Initiatives to Include, Preserve, and Invest in Columbus’ Housing Portfolio
3/15/2023 City Council to Announce 2023 Housing Initiatives
3/1/2023 Councilmember Remy to Host Final Public Hearing on Mobile Food Vending Legislation
2/22/2023 Councilmember Bankston to Hold Public Hearing on Joint Economic Development District
2/15/2023 Councilmember Barroso de Padilla to Host Public Hearing on Pay Equity Solutions Legislation
2/9/2023 Council to Host Annual Black History Month Celebration and Poindexter Awards Recognition
2/6/2023 Council Amendments Create Opportunity for Safety, Housing and Workforce Development in 2023 Operating Budget
2/3/2023 Council to Announce 2023 Operating Budget Amendments
2/1/2023 City of Columbus and US Department of Labor Sign Historic Agreement to Prevent Wage Theft
1/31/2023 Wage Theft Commission and US Department Labor to Sign Historic Agreement
1/30/2023 Columbus City Council Names Rob Dorans as New President Pro Tem; Fills First Community Benefits Agreement Committee
1/25/2023 Councilmember Barroso de Padilla to Host Public Hearing on Reducing Downtown Speed Limit
1/13/2023 Council to Hold Pre-bidders' Conference for Housing for All Marketing and Education Campaign
1/13/2023 Nomination Period for Poindexter Awards Extended
1/11/2023 Changing Station Accessibility Grant Application Now Open
1/10/2023 Join Councilmember Bankston for the Inaugural Small Business Round Up Event
1/9/2023 Council President Hardin’s Statement on Appointment of Mitchell J. Brown to Columbus City Council
1/6/2023 UPDATED LOCATION: You’re Invited to the 2nd “Share the Table” Event on Columbus’ Newest Body-Worn Camera Program
1/5/2023 Councilmember Shayla Favor Responds to Governor DeWine's Veto of HB 513
1/3/2023 You’re Invited to the 2nd “Share the Table” Event on Columbus’ Newest Body-Worn Camera Program
1/2/2023 City Council to Hold Public Hearing to Review Finalists for Vacancy

2022 News

7/29/2022 City Council's Fall 2022 Internship Application Now Live
12/21/2022 City Council Names Eight Finalists for Vacancy Appointment
12/19/2022 City, Community Partners Unveil Efforts to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Stay Warm, Safe During Winter
12/19/2022 City, Community Partners to Announce Plans to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Stay Warm and Safe This Winter
12/16/2022 Applications Open for Columbus Youth Council Program
12/16/2022 City of Columbus and the Neighborhood Design Center Announce Inaugural Winners of 614 Beautiful Grants
12/15/2022 Nominations Are Now Open for the 2023 Poindexter Awards
12/12/2022 City Council and Community Partners Announce Proposal for $1 Million Tobacco Cessation Effort
12/12/2022 City Partners to Announce Smoking Cessation Campaign Proposal
12/2/2022 Councilmember Remy Will Host a Public Hearing on Mobile Food Vending Legislation
11/29/2022 Columbus City Council Now Accepting Applications to Fill Vacant Seat
11/29/2022 Upcoming Public Hearings to Review Legislation Regarding Flavored Tobacco; Mobile Food Carts
11/25/2022 Next Week Council Hosts 2023 Operating Budget Public Hearings
11/23/2022 Council Statement on Far-Right Extremists’ Attempt to Intimidate LGBTQ Community
11/22/2022 Council Hearing Reviews Common Sense Gun Safety Proposal
11/18/2022 City Council to Host Public Hearing on Common Sense Gun Safety Legislation
11/17/2022 City Council Details Process and Timeline to Fill Vacancy
11/14/2022 Council Passes Ordinance to Create Advisory Committee to Review Construction Projects Through an Equity Lens
11/10/2022 Council President Hardin and Council Congratulate Elizabeth Brown on Opportunity to Lead YWCA Columbus
11/8/2022 Council Encourages You to Attend the 2022 Veterans Day Parade This Thursday!
11/2/2022 Councilmember Shayla Favor to Host Public Hearing on Columbus Public Health's Proposed Flavored Tobacco Legislation
11/1/2022 Councilmember Shayla Favor to Host First Small Business Conversation on Tobacco
10/31/2022 POSTPONED: Second 'Share the Table' Event
10/26/2022 Council Will Hold Three Public Hearings Next Week
10/25/2022 Council Statement on Flavored Tobacco Community Conversation Attendance
10/21/2022 You're Invited to the Share the Table Event Series on Columbus' Newest Body-Worn Camera Program
10/20/2022 Councilmember Shayla Favor & Columbus Public Health Invite You to a Community Conversation About Flavored Tobacco
10/20/2022 Columbus Promise Program Doubles Columbus City Schools Enrollment at Columbus State for 2022-2023 School Year
10/17/2022 Women's Caucus to Host Summit for Columbus Girls
10/17/2022 Councilmember Nick Bankston to Hold Second Hearing on Changes to the Department of Development's Wage Threshold Policy
10/7/2022 City Council to Host Public Hearing on Success of the 2022 Reimagining Safety Summer Grants
10/5/2022 Council Heads to the Eastside for the Next Community Meeting and Trick-or-Treat Event
10/5/2022 Thank You for Your Blood Donations for Sickle Cell Awareness!
9/27/2022 Council to Hold Hearing on the Division of Fire’s Proposed Code Changes
9/27/2022 Council Community Meeting Series Heads to the Southside
9/21/2022 City and Community Leaders to Announce Launch of Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program
9/16/2022 Councilmember Remy to Hold September Virtual Community Hours
9/14/2022 Councilmember Nick Bankston to Hold Hearing on Changes to the Department of Development's Wage Threshold Policy
9/13/2022 City Hall to Illuminate Red for Sickle Cell Awareness Month
9/13/2022 City to Host Blood Drives During Sickle Cell Awareness Month
9/6/2022 First-ever Parade Will Kick Off Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month
8/25/2022 City Council Releases Statement on Conceptual Agreement Between CCS and the CEA
8/12/2022 Council Issues Statement on Stalled Talks Between Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Education Association
8/11/2022 Council to Hold Pre-bidders' Conference for Racial Equity Collaborative
8/1/2022 City Council Joins Columbus Police in Celebrating the 39th Annual National Night Out
7/26/2022 City Council Joins Columbus Police in Preparing for the Return of National Night Out(1)
7/26/2022 City Council Approves $1 Million to Assist the Mid-Ohio Food Collective in Addressing the Historic Need for Food
7/25/2022 Masks Now Recommended for In-person Council Meeting Attendees
7/22/2022 Council Announces Legislative Package to Protect Reproductive Health
7/21/2022 Council to Announce Legislative Package to Protect Reproductive Health
7/15/2022 City Council Summer Splash Series Heads to Lincoln Swimming Pool Today
7/8/2022 Rules & Reference Committee to Host Public Hearing on the Recommendations of the 2022 Charter Review Commission
7/7/2022 Get Cool with City Council with the Return of the Summer Splash Series
7/1/2022 Council Community Meeting Series Heads to the Northside
6/30/2022 NAACP and Councilmember Rob Dorans to Host Community Conversation on Criminal Record Sealing Initiative
6/23/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Meeting for Public Comment
6/27/2022 City Council Partners with Kaleidoscope Youth Center to Continue Serving LGBTQIA+ Youth Beyond Pride Month
6/27/2022 City Council to Celebrate Somali Independence Day with Illumination Ceremony
6/24/2022 Council Response to Supreme Court’s Ruling on Abortion
6/23/2022 Councilmember Shayla Favor to Lead Housing for All Education Town Hall
6/17/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Tenth Meeting
6/17/2022 Columbus City Council Partners with MORPC to Host One-day International Summit
6/14/2022 Columbus City Council to Hold First Naturalization Ceremony in Council Chambers Since 2019
6/8/2022 Council Community Meeting Series Heads Downtown
6/8/2022 Councilmember Shayla Favor to hold hearing on CRA Residential Abatement Policy Proposed Changes
6/6/2022 Cleaner Columbus Announces Employment Grants RFP & Pre-Bidders Conference
6/2/2022 Council to Vote on Two Police Reform Measures Monday
6/1/2022 EVENT POSTPONED: City Hall Illuminates Orange for Gun Violence Awareness
5/27/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Ninth Meeting
5/26/2022 Environment and Building & Zoning Policy Committees to Hold Hearing on Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Legislation
5/26/2022 City Hall Illuminates Orange for Gun Violence Awareness
5/24/2022 City and County Leaders Will Honor Students' Completion of Columbus Youth Council Cohort
5/19/2022 City Announces More Than $16 Million in Summer Programming for Columbus Youth
5/18/2022 City of Columbus to Announce Funding for Youth Summer Programming
5/17/2022 Building Futures and Driving Futures to Welcome New Cohorts
5/11/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Eighth Meeting
5/10/2022 Council Hearing on Summer Jobs and Programs for Youth from Reimagining Safety Grant Program
5/10/2022 Councilmember Remy to Hold May Virtual Community Hours
5/6/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Public Hearing
5/5/2022 Columbus Promise Boosts FAFSA and College Applications, Attracts Major Philanthropic Support
5/3/2022 City, Community Partners to Provide Major Update on Columbus Promise
5/3/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Public Meeting(4)
4/26/2022 NEW DATE: Public Safety Committee to Hold Hearing on Violence Intervention Programs
4/26/2022 Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation to Vote on Final Report
4/22/2022 Public Safety Committee to Hold Hearing on Violence Intervention Programs
4/18/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Public Meeting(3)
4/15/2022 Council Community Meeting Series Heads to the Westside
4/13/2022 Councilmember Remy to Hold April Virtual Community Hours
4/12/2022 Council, Partners to Launch Expansion of Minority Business Incubator
4/6/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Public Meeting(2)
4/5/2022 Councilmember Bankston to Hold In-Person Community Hours
4/4/2022 Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation to Conclude Work
4/1/2022 Statement from Council President Hardin on Threats to Jewish Residents
3/25/2022 Council, Partners to Hold Virtual Launch of Central Ohio Welcoming Plan
3/22/2022 Councilmember Remy to Hold March Virtual Community Hours
3/22/2022 Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation to Continue Public Work(1)
3/18/2022 Public Safety Committee to Hold Hearing on Police Body Camera Upgrade
3/15/2022 Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation to Continue Public Work
3/8/2022 Columbus to Celebrate Irish Proclamation Day at City Hall
2/28/2022 Council Plans to Vote to Lift Columbus Mask Mandate During March 7th Meeting
2/28/2022 City Hall to be Illuminated Red and White for Women's History Month
2/23/2022 Zoning Committee to Hold Hearing on Council’s Zoning Process
2/23/2022 Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation to Hold Public Meeting
2/14/2022 2022 Charter Review Commission to Hold Second Meeting
2/11/2022 Council to Host Annual Black History Month Celebration and Poindexter Awards Recognition
2/1/2022 Black History Month and Poindexter Award Celebration
2/10/2022 Councilmember Remy to Hold February Virtual Community Hours
2/7/2022 Councilmember Bankston to Hold Community Hours
1/31/2022 Council Amendments Create Opportunity and Resilience in 2022 Operating Budget
1/28/2022 Council to Outline 2022 Operating Budget Hearing Amendments
1/24/2022 Council Cancels January 24, 2022 Meeting
1/21/2022 Department of Development to Hold Public Meeting on Residential Tax Abatement Policy
1/19/2022 Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation to Hold First Meeting
1/10/2022 City of Columbus Selects Ten Residents to Serve on Compensation and Charter Commissions in 2022(1)
1/14/2022 Public Safety Committee to Host Public Hearing on Alternative Crisis Response Programs
1/12/2022 Councilmember Remy to Hold January Virtual Community Hours
1/3/2022 Council Reelects Hardin and Brown for Leadership Roles
2/8/2022 City Awards Additional $8 Million in COVID-19 Rental and Utility Assistance to Help Residents Facing Housing Instability

2021 News

4/27/2021 Columbus Accepting Nominations for the Shellabarger Illuminator Award
1/15/2021 Crowning Achievement for Black Hair in Columbus
11/10/2021 City, Partners Announce Free Community College for Columbus City Schools Graduates
11/9/2021 City, Community Partners to Announce Major Education Initiative
11/4/2021 City of Columbus Honors Casey Goodson Jr. Through New CDL Program
11/3/2021 Council to Announce Employment Program Honoring Casey Goodson, Jr.
11/2/2021 Council to Hold Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Public Hearing
10/21/2021 City Leaders Unveil Proposed 2021 Capital Improvements Budget
10/14/2021 Councilmember Remy to Hold October Virtual Community Hours
10/7/2021 Council Residential Districting Commission Releases Updated Draft Maps
10/7/2021 City of Columbus Announces Nearly $9 Million in Support for Central Ohio Shelters
10/4/2021 Council Residential Districting Commission to Release Second Draft of District Maps
9/30/2021 Feedback Needed on First Draft of Columbus District Maps(1)
9/20/2021 Council to Vote on $37.4M for Projects to Improve Water Service and Create a Greener City
9/27/2021 Council Approves Legislation to Address Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
9/27/2021 Council to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Celebration and Awards Presentation
9/24/2021 Feedback Needed on First Draft of Columbus District Maps
9/22/2021 Council Residential Districting Commission to Continue Public Working Meetings
9/20/2021 Despite Pandemic, Tax Incentives Program Exceeds Payroll and Retention Goals
9/20/2021 City of Columbus Announces $3.5 Million for New Child Care Initiatives
9/17/2021 Councilmember Remy to Hold September Virtual Community Hours
9/16/2021 Council to Hold Second Hearing on Vehicle Code Changes
9/17/2021 Council to Kick-Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Virtual Celebration and Award Presentation
9/14/2021 Age Friendly Columbus and Franklin County to Open New Innovation Center
9/13/2021 Council Votes to Reinstate Mask Mandate
9/1/2021 Council Residential Districting Commission Releases Sample Columbus District Map
7/26/2021 Council Advances New and Renovated Housing, Job Creation, Neighborhood Safety and Public Infrastructure Investments
7/26/2021 Statement from Council President Hardin on the New FOP Contract
7/20/2021 Council and Law Enforcement to Announce Effort to Curb Reckless ATV and Dirt Bike Operation
7/12/2021 Councilmember Remy to Hold July Virtual Community Hours
7/9/2021 City Councilmembers Returning to Chambers
7/6/2021 Council Kicks-Off Neighborhood Summer Splash Series
7/6/2021 Partnership with Columbus Fire Results in Free Gun Locks for Columbus Residents
7/2/2021 Council to Hold Hearing on Little Turtle Way Roadway Improvements Project
7/2/2021 Council to Hold Public Hearing on Community Reinvestment Area Incentive Review Process
6/30/2021 Council to Announce Third Phase of Reimagining Public Safety Plan
6/29/2021 Council to Hold Construction Prequalification Public Hearing
6/28/2021 Council to Invest $9.8 Million in Transit and Mobility Infrastructure
6/24/2021 Council to Hold Hearing on Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulation Updates
6/23/2021 Council to Hold Hearing for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Arena District
6/21/2021 Efforts to Fight for Equity Continue in Columbus
6/16/2021 Council to Hold Disparity Study Implementation Public Hearing
6/17/2021 Council and CME Federal Credit Union Presents the First Responder Residency Program
6/16/2021 Council to Hold Hearing on East Franklinton Parking
6/16/2021 Council to Hold Hearing on Junk Vehicle Code Changes
6/15/2021 Council Begins $19.7M Investment Youth for in Safer Summer for Local Youth(1)
6/15/2021 Columbus Celebrates Juneteenth
6/7/2021 Council to Hold Public Hearing on Recycling and Yard Waste Pickup
6/4/2021 Council to Hold Second Hearing on Amendments to Solicitation Code
5/28/2021 CRDC Launches the One Community Survey
5/27/2021 Council to Kick-Off Pride Month with Virtual Celebration and Award Presentation
5/26/2021 City Council Now Accepting Applications for Columbus Youth Council
5/5/2021 Councilmember Remy to Hold May Virtual Community Hours
5/3/2021 Council Residential Districting Commission Announces Community Meeting Series
4/26/2021 OSU Glenn College to Present Report on Columbus’ Policing Response to Summer 2020 Protests
4/23/2021 Council to Host New Americans and COVID-19 Vaccines Town Hall Event
4/23/2021 Council to Launch 2021 Virtual Community Meeting Series
4/20/2021 Statement on the Guilty Verdict for the Murder of George Floyd from Councilmember Emmanuel Remy
4/6/2021 Council to Hold Civilian Review Board Nominee Public Hearing
4/1/2021 Columbus Families Together Fund Pre Bidder’s Conference(1)
3/18/2021 Council to Hold Virtual Hearing on Hearing on Firearm Possession, Storage and Sale Legislation
7/22/2021 Council to Vote on Revised Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area Plan in Growing Arena District
6/10/2021 Council Begins Process for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Arena District
6/30/2021 Council Advances Third Phase of Reimagining Public Safety
6/15/2021 Council Begins $19.7M Investment Youth for in Safer Summer for Local Youth
4/21/2021 Statement on the shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant from Council President Shannon G. Hardin
4/20/2021 Statement from Councilmember Rob Dorans on the Guilty Verdict for the Murder of George Floyd
4/20/2021 Statement from Council President Shannon G. Hardin on the Guilty Verdict for the Murder of George Floyd
4/19/2021 Council Makes $1.37 Million Investment in Summer Youth and Violence Prevention Grants
4/15/2021 Council to Host Residential Districting, Mapping and Processes Town Hall
4/15/2021 Teens and COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
4/13/2021 Statement from Council President Shannon G. Hardin on Violent Protestor at CPD Headquarters
4/12/2021 Columbus Families Together Fund Pre Bidder’s Conference
4/5/2021 Council Invests in First Round of Reimagining Safety
4/2/2021 Council President Hardin Issues Statement on the Retirement of Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown at the End of 2021
4/2/2021 Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown Announces Retirement
3/30/2021 Columbus City Council Approves 550K to Continue the Cleaner Columbus Employment Program
3/29/2021 Reimagining Safety Anti-Violence Public Hearing
3/26/2021 Statement from President Hardin on Councilmember Tyson’s Retirement at the End of 2021
3/22/2021 Council Declares Anti-Asian Hate and Violence Has No Place in Columbus
3/9/2021 Council to Hold Virtual Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Solicitation Code Focused on Reducing Demand
3/9/2021 Council President Hardin Reinforces Council’s Support for Doubling Down on Anti-Violence Efforts
3/8/2021 Council to Vote on Housing for All Legislative Package
3/8/2021 Council to Propose Housing For All Legislation
3/4/2021 Council to Hold Public Hearing on Columbus Climate Action Plan
3/4/2021 Council to Hold Virtual Hearing on Transportation Safety Plan
3/3/2021 Council Designates $100,000 for Residents Struggling to Address Needed Home Repairs
3/2/2021 Council Releases Reimagine Safety Survey Results
3/1/2021 City Council Passes $970 Million Operating Budget
3/1/2021 Council to Hold Hearing on Reimagining Public Safety Resident Feedback
2/22/2021 Columbus City Council and Mayor to Appoint Districting Commission Members
2/12/2021 Council to Hold COVID-19 Vaccines Virtual Town Hall
2/11/2021 Council 2021 Budget Amendments Turns Community Feedback into Legislative Priorities
2/11/2021 A Pathway to Reform
2/10/2021 Council to Amend 2021 Budget
2/5/2021 Council to Host Public Hearing on Districting Commission Finalists
2/3/2021 Statement from Council President Hardin on the Arrest of Adam Coy
2/3/2021 Council Announces Districting Commission Finalists
2/1/2021 Council to Vote on Andre’s Law, Continuing Safety Reforms
1/29/2021 City Awarded Federal Money for Rental Assistance
1/29/2021 Council to Hold Virtual Hearing on Sewer and Storm Water Regulations
1/28/2021 Statement from Council President Hardin on Search for a New Police Chief
1/27/2021 Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy to Serve on National Reimagining Safety Task Force
1/22/2021 Black History Month and Poindexter Award Celebration
1/22/2021 The Applications are in, Council Residential Districting Commission Moves Forward
1/21/2021 Council Town Hall on Investing in Accountability
1/20/2021 Council to Hold Virtual Hearing on Housing for All Legislative Package
1/14/2021 Council Town Hall on Investing in Violence Prevention
1/13/2021 Council Town Hall on Alternative Crisis Response Options for Columbus
1/11/2021 Council to Host Town Hall Series on Reimagining Public Safety
1/8/2021 City Council Continues to Seek Community Input on Reimagining Safety Initiative
1/6/2021 Statement from Council President Hardin on Attacks at the US Capitol
1/2/2021 Council Accepting Nominations for Black History Awards

2020 News

11/20/2020 Council To Take Action to Protect Small Businesses and Workers Through Cap on Third-Party Delivery Fees
7/14/2020 Council To Hold Virtual Public Hearing on No-Knock Warrants
11/23/2020 Council Expands Effort to Reimagine Public Safety Through Budgetary Process
11/17/2020 Council to Hold Virtual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Public Hearing
11/9/2020 Council to Hold Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
12/1/2020 Council to Announce the City Charter Districting Process
9/24/2020 Council's Eastside Community Meeting Goes Virtual
11/9/2020 Columbus City Council Moves Meetings to a Fully Virtual Environment
9/10/2020 Columbus City Council Initiative Awarded $500,000 in National Competition
8/26/2020 Council to Hold Second Community Choice Aggregation Virtual Hearing
11/12/2020 Council to Hold Two Joint Committee Hearings on Community Choice Aggregation Plan Following Passage of Issue 1
12/22/2020 Statement from Council on the Columbus Police Involved Shooting
12/18/2020 Council Accepting Applications for the Council Residential Districting Commission
12/15/2020 Cleaner Columbus Employment Initiative an Overwhelming Success
12/14/2020 Council to Host COVID-19 Immigrant and Refugee Response Roundtable
12/10/2020 Council Accepting Nominations for Black History Awards
12/7/2020 Statement from Council on the Death of Casey Goodson Jr.
12/5/2020 Council to Hold Virtual Hearing on Reimagining Public Safety
12/4/2020 Council President Congratulates Congresswoman Beatty on Congressional Leadership Position
11/23/2020 Small Businesses and Human Service Agencies Benefit from CARES Act Dollars
11/21/2020 Council to Announce Plan to Advance Public Safety Reform Through Public 2021 Budgetary Process
11/19/2020 Council to Offer Liquor Permit Renewal Objections to the State of Ohio
11/18/2020 TIF Agreements to Drive Decade of Private Investment in Job Creation and Housing in Columbus’ Key Economic Corridors
11/11/2020 Statement from Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown on Veterans Day
11/5/2020 Council Holds Public Hearing on 2021 Proposed Utilities Rate Adjustments
11/4/2020 Council President Hardin Reacts to Overwhelming Support of Civilian Review Board
10/29/2020 City of Columbus and Partners Announce Learning Extension Centers
10/28/2020 Council's Downtown Community Meeting Goes Virtual
10/23/2020 Council to Hold Virtual Hearing on Housing for All Legislative Package
10/21/2020 Councilmember Remy to Hold Virtual October Community Hours
10/21/2020 Council Statements on Racial Discrimination Settlement Shaw Case Shows Deep Flaws in Police Oversight
10/20/2020 City of Columbus Continues Neighborhood Improvement Through Road Resurfacing
10/19/2020 Statement from Council President Hardin on Gun Violence Impacting Young Children
10/14/2020 Council to Hold Absentee Ballot Request Event
10/9/2020 City of Columbus to Honor Local Rocker Willie Phoenix
10/2/2020 City of Columbus Announces Paid Leave for Employees to Support Democracy
9/30/2020 Hundreds of Small and Minority Businesses Receive Funding From the City and Franklin County
9/29/2020 Council to Hold Drive-Thru Voter Registration Event
9/25/2020 Council Protects Columbus Workers Through Wage Theft Prevention
9/28/2020 Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Community Reinvestment Areas(1)
7/6/2020 Council Votes to Require Face Masks to Fight COVID-19 in Columbus
9/21/2020 City & County Investing $20M in Grants to Protect Families with Local Human Service Partners
9/15/2020 Statements from Council President Hardin, Rep. Beatty and Commissioner Boyce on Baker Hostetler Report
9/7/2020 Council to Kick off Vote Safe Columbus Campaign
9/1/2020 Town Hall to Address Gun Violence in Our Neighborhoods
8/27/2020 Council's Northside Community Meeting Goes Virtual
8/24/2020 Statement from President Hardin on Spike in Gun Violence
8/17/2020 Council to Hold Wage Theft Ordinance Virtual Hearing
7/1/2020 Council's Westside Community Meeting Goes Virtual
6/8/2020 Council's Southside Community Meeting Goes Virtual
5/18/2020 City Council Focuses on Families First
7/30/2020 Commission on Black Girls Rolls Out Report
7/27/2020 Council Vote Completes the First Step in a Comprehensive Reimagining of Public Safety in Columbus
7/27/2020 Council, City of Columbus and Partners Announce CARES Act Funding to Increase Family Stability
7/20/2020 City of Columbus Announces Charter Amendment for Civilian Review Board
7/20/2020 Council to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Reimagining Public Safety Legislative Package
7/20/2020 Council to Hold Virtual Public Hearing for Proposed Division of Refuse Policy Changes
7/12/2020 Council to Hold Virtual Public Hearing to Update the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission
7/10/2020 Statement from Council President Shannon G. Hardin Regarding Columbus Police Officer Injured in Shooting
7/10/2020 Council To Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Hate Group Affiliation Background Checks
6/25/2020 Council Begins Effort to Reimagine Public Safety
7/2/2020 Statement from Council President Shannon G. Hardin Regarding FOP Attacks on Citizens Working to Advance Reform
6/30/2020 City of Columbus, COTA and MORPC Launch LinkUs Central Ohio
6/30/2020 Council Wins Welcoming America Grant to Provide Resources to New Americans
6/22/2020 Statement from Council President Shannon G. Hardin on Sunday's Protests
6/17/2020 Council and CME Federal Credit Union Partner to Launch First Responder Downpayment Assistance Program
6/16/2020 Mayor Ginther, Chief Quinlan, City Attorney Klein and Council President Hardin Announce Chief’s Advisory Panel and Strict Limits on Use of Tear Gas, Pepper Spray
6/15/2020 Council Action to Bring $24 Million in Payroll and 185 New Jobs to City
5/14/2020 City Announces CARES Act Funding
6/15/2020 Columbus Announces 2020 Shellabarger Illuminator Award Recipient
6/14/2020 Columbus Lights City Hall for Pride Week and Announces Illuminator Award Recipient
6/11/2020 Mayor Ginther, Council President Hardin and Councilmember Tyson Announce Funding for Human Services Programs
6/9/2020 Council to Hold Hearing on Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission Recommendations
6/7/2020 Statement from Council President Shannon G. Hardin on Curfew and Failure to Disperse Charges
6/1/2020 A Message From Council President Shannon G. Hardin
5/30/2020 Statement from Council President Shannon G. Hardin on Saturday's Protests and Reforms in Policing
5/29/2020 Statement from City Council on Protests Against Racism
5/15/2020 City Council, Columbus Youth Council and Community Partners To Host Virtual Prom
4/17/2020 City Council Returns With Virtual Meeting on April 20
5/14/2020 Councilmember Remy to Hold Virtual May Community Hours
5/13/2020 Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Community Reinvestment Areas
5/7/2020 City Council Moves Forward with Effort to Aggregate our City’s Utilities
5/4/2020 Council Vote Continues Transformation of Long-Blighted Land into Confluence Village
5/4/2020 Mayor Ginther Signs Executive Order Allowing Boards, Panels and Commissions to Conduct Virtual Meetings
4/23/2020 City Council Promotes Day to Support Small, Minority-Owned Businesses
4/22/2020 Councilmember Remy to Hold Virtual April Community Hours
4/20/2020 Virtual Community Hours on Unemployment with Councilmember Dorans
4/6/2020 Council to Hold Second Virtual Town Hall
3/30/2020 Councilmember Dorans to Host Virtual Community Hours
3/26/2020 Council to Hold COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
3/19/2020 Council Action Sends Funding Support to Seniors
3/17/2020 Columbus City Council Cancels Upcoming Meetings in Response to COVID-19
3/16/2020 City Council to Set Aside $1M in Emergency Support for Food Access and Housing Issues During COVID-19 Emergency
3/16/2020 Council Pledges Support for Mayor and Columbus Public Health
3/16/2020 First-ever Council Meeting with Members Voting Remotely
3/13/2020 Council Enacts COVID-19 Safety Measures
3/5/2020 Council Supports the Essential Work by Community Special Improvement Districts
3/2/2020 Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown to Hold Hearing on City Code Governing Vehicles for Hire
2/27/2020 Council to Hear Incentive for Revolutionary New Gene Therapy Company
2/19/2020 Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown to Hold Hearing on Guns Found at John Glenn International Airport
2/5/2020 Council Announces $5.3 Million in Budget Amendments Targeting Columbus’ Most Pressing Concerns
2/1/2020 Join Us for a Celebration of Black History
1/30/2020 Statement from President Hardin on the Community Safety Advisory Commission Report
1/27/2020 Councilmember Remy to Hold January and February Community Hours
1/27/2020 Council Celebrates the Achievements of Two Local Food Champion Award Winners
1/24/2020 Council Supports Columbus Division of Fire Technology that Reduces Waste
1/21/2020 Council President Hardin Headed to Statehouse to Advocate for Driver’s License Reinstatement Affordability
1/17/2020 Statement from President Hardin on the Columbus Division of Police's Reconsideration on Hijab Ban
1/10/2020 Council to Gather Input on Small and Minority Business Committee Budget
1/16/2020 Council Member Dorans Wants a 'Pizza' Your Mind in January
1/6/2020 Council Elects Hardin and Brown for Second Term in Leadership Positions
2/10/2020 Council Member Dorans Wants a 'Pizza' Your Mind in February

2019 News

7/12/2019 Council to Conduct Public Hearing on Marijuana Reform Package
12/16/2019 Council Votes to Breathe New Life into Historic Trolley Barn
12/11/2019 Council Announces Funding in Support of Black Girls
12/9/2019 Council Strengthens Area Commissions, Cementing Critical Neighborhood Partnerships
11/26/2019 Council President Shannon G. Hardin Named to National League of Cities Board of Directors
11/25/2019 Councilmember Shayla Favor Announces Youth Council for Columbus City Schools Students
11/22/2019 President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown Wins National Ideas Challenge
11/20/2019 Council Sets 2020 Operating Budget Principles and Priorities
11/20/2019 Council Posts 2020 Operating Budget Public Hearing Schedule
11/14/2019 Rapid Response Emergency Addiction and Crisis Teams Go Mobile
11/14/2019 Council to Help New Americans Gain Access to City Jobs
11/13/2019 Columbus to Add $1 Million to Rainy Day Fund
11/12/2019 City of Columbus, COTA Planning Temporary Dedicated Bus, Bike Lane Test
11/4/2019 Council to Vote on Over $11 Million in Water Infrastructure Improvements
10/28/2019 Council Strengthens Programs to Help Seniors Thrive in Their Homes
10/23/2019 Investing in Quality Community College Critical to Developing Columbus Talent
10/22/2019 Council to Hold Hearing on Energy-Efficiency Housing Renovation Financing Program
10/22/2019 Council President Shannon Hardin Joins National League of Cities 2020 Presidential Task Force
10/17/2019 Columbus Releases New Funding, Hosts Events to Uplift Boys and Young Men of Color
10/16/2019 City of Columbus Announces $15/Hour for Full-Time City Employees
10/15/2019 Council Improves First Responders Access to Language Services
10/14/2019 Council Approves New Safe Routes to Schools Project
10/8/2019 Council and Community Organizations Launch Eviction Prevention Program
10/7/2019 Council Accepts Review of Columbus Job Creating Programs
9/25/2019 Columbus Development Strategy Brings 2,656 New Jobs to City
9/19/2019 Statement from Council President Hardin on the Death of Sherwood Middle School Student
9/18/2019 Columbus Awarded Competitive Grant to Create Financial Empowerment Strategy for Women and Families
8/29/2019 Council Launches Multi-Platform Podcast Series
8/23/2019 City and School District Working Together for Free and Accessible Menstrual Products
8/21/2019 Statement from Council on the Operational Review of the Division of Police
8/21/2019 Finding Solutions: Livingston Ave and Barnett Rd Receives $1.4 Million Infrastructure Improvements
7/29/2019 City Council Funds Program Helping Residents Obtain Personal Identification Documents
7/22/2019 Columbus Continues Fighting for Jobs
7/22/2019 City Council Passes Marijuana Reform
7/15/2019 Columbus Police Equipped With Lifesaving Tools
7/9/2019 Columbus Police Mobile App Sets Record Number of Downloads in First Week
6/27/2019 Columbus Police Launch Mobile App(1)
6/25/2019 Council Celebrates Local Food Champion Award Winner
6/24/2019 City and County Announce Private Fund to Advance Affordable Housing
6/27/2019 Columbus Police Launch Mobile App
6/24/2019 Council Authorizes Millions to Help Seniors Age-in-Place
5/29/2019 Seven Columbus Area Developments Receive OHFA Tax Credits
5/31/2019 Council Selects Winner of Litter Mascot Design Contest
1/18/2019 City Council Calls on President to End Shutdown
2/1/2019 Columbus City Council Celebration of Black History
4/18/2019 Council Community Meeting Series Heads North
2/12/2019 Council Holds Economic Development Fee Schedule Public Hearing
5/20/2019 Council Action Sends Revenue to Local Schools
5/6/2019 Councilmember Favor Announces May Community Hours
3/26/2019 Councilmember Favor March Community Hours Update
3/26/2019 Council Asks Washington to Protect Air Quality Standards
3/24/2019 Council Releases Statement on the Passing of Reverend Dr. Charles E. Booth
3/23/2019 Council Member Dorans Announces March Community Hours
3/13/2019 Councilmember Remy Holds March Community Hours
3/13/2019 Councilmember Favor Announces March Community Hours
3/11/2019 Council Announces 2019 Leadership Team and Restructured Committees
3/11/2019 Council Vote to Bring More Than $11.3 Million in Living-Wage Jobs to City
2/27/2019 Meet New Member Rob Dorans at Council's Far East Neighborhood Pride Center Community Meeting
2/20/2019 Council to Hold Public Hearing on Second Appointment Finalists
2/20/2019 Council Takes Community Meeting Series to the Far East Neighborhood Pride Center
2/20/2019 Council President Applauds State Senate Prioritizing Criminal Justice Reform
2/15/2019 Council Holds Community Reinvestment Area Public Hearing February 20 2019
2/12/2019 Councilmember Remy Holds February 2019 Community Hours
2/12/2019 Council Holds Community Land Trust Public Hearing
2/8/2019 Councilmember Favor Announces February Community Hours
2/5/2019 Council Honors Retiring Columbus Police Chief with Cultural Understanding and Training Fund
2/4/2019 Council Announces 2019 Budget Amendments
2/1/2019 Columbus City Council Mourns the Loss of Columbus Division of Police Officer Jason Jackson
1/7/2019 Council to Hold Public Hearing on Appointment Finalists
1/28/2019 Council Features New Member Shayla Favor at First Community Meeting of 2019
1/14/2019 Council Selects Shayla Favor as the Next Member of Columbus City Council

2018 News

4/23/2018 Council Holds Public Hearing on Gun Safety Legislation
12/18/2018 Council President Shannon Hardin Releases Statement on Federal Bump Stock Ban
12/5/2018 City and County Officials, Columbus Partnership Announce Status of Columbus Crew, Plans for MAPFRE Stadium
12/4/2018 Council Votes “No” to Renewal of Liquor Licenses
12/4/2018 Council Weighing in on Marijuana Policy
11/30/2018 Public Hearing Schedule for Proposed 2019 Operating Budget
11/29/2018 Survey Says: Arts Matter, Residents Split on Previous 7% Fee
11/27/2018 Council President Unveils Arts Alliance Funding Strategy
11/16/2018 Council Cleaning the Table of Old Ordinances
11/15/2018 Council Receives Proposed 2019 Operating Budget
11/14/2018 Citizens Commission on Elected Officials Compensation Releases Final Report
11/9/2018 Council Announces Process and Timeline to Fill Vacancies
11/8/2018 Michael R. Bloomberg Names Columbus Winner in Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge
11/8/2018 Columbus City Council and Department of Neighborhoods Host My Brother’s Keeper Conference on Navigating Success in a Digital World
10/26/2018 City Hall Salutes Veterans as Columbus prepares to open National Veterans Memorial and Museum
10/23/2018 Council Invests $280,000 in Nonpartisan Voter Education
10/22/2018 OSU Master's Students Offer Analysis on Land Trusts to Improve Local Affordable Housing Supply
10/22/2018 Council and Faith Community Walk to Celebrate Southside Sidewalk Installation
10/22/2018 Compensation Commission Holds Seventh Public Meeting
10/11/2018 Council Holds Arts and Culture Admissions Fee Public Hearing
10/11/2018 Council's Big Boo-tastic Community Meeting and Trick-o-Treat Event
10/8/2018 Ohio Farmers Market Network Wins $265,000 USDA Agriculture Grant
9/24/2018 Council to Provide $45K in Funding to Bhutanese Service Center
9/17/2018 Council Advances $390 Million Investment for Neighborhoods
9/12/2018 Council Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Shared Mobility Devices Code Changes
9/6/2018 Compensation Commission Holds Sixth Public Meeting
9/6/2018 Council Takes Community Meeting Series to the South Side
8/17/2018 Compensation Commission Holds Fifth Public Meeting
8/10/2018 Compensation Commission Holds Fourth Public Meeting
8/6/2018 Celebrating National Night Out
7/31/2018 City of Columbus Announces New Plans to Address Illegal Dumping
7/23/2018 Council Supports CoverMyMeds LLC Jobs and New Private Investment in Franklinton
7/20/2018 Compensation Commission Holds Third Public Meeting
7/17/2018 City Policy Designed to Create More Affordable Housing
7/10/2018 Council Brings Community Meeting Series to the North Side
7/6/2018 Compensation Commission Holds Second Public Meeting
7/6/2018 Council Hosts Neighborhood Summer Splash Series
7/3/2018 Councilmember Remy Holds July Community Hours
6/29/2018 Council Welcomes New Car-Sharing Service
6/27/2018 Council President Hardin Decries Partisan Supreme Court Decision Eroding Cornerstones of Middle Class America
6/25/2018 Columbus City Council Addresses Aggressive Panhandling
6/12/2018 Council Announces My Brother's Keeper Grant Awardees
6/13/2018 Council Holds Second Public Hearing on Panhandling
6/12/2018 Council Brings Community Meeting Series to the West Side
6/8/2018 City of Columbus Announces Steven Shellabarger Illuminator Award Recipients and Lights City Hall for Pride Week
6/6/2018 Council Funds Collaborative Effort to Prevent Neighborhood Violence
5/29/2018 Councilmember Remy Holds June Community Hours
5/17/2018 Council Community Meeting Series Kicks Off on the Far East Side
5/10/2018 Council Drives Citywide Parking Improvements with Code Change Public Hearing
4/27/2018 Council Joins Division of Fire to Unveil New System to Track Medical Supplies
4/20/2018 City to Begin Phase One of Street Resurfacing Project
4/12/2018 Council Convenes Second Public Hearing on Hookah Establishments
4/5/2018 City Council Announces Funding for School Sidewalk Projects
3/28/2018 Council Celebrates Slam Dunk Partnership
3/21/2018 Columbus City Leaders Propose Common Sense Local Gun Laws
3/15/2018 Meet Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy and Team!
3/5/2018 Council Places Charter Amendment on Ballot
3/2/2018 Council Holds Panhandling Public Hearing
2/27/2018 Council Holds Taxicab Moratorium Public Hearing
2/2/2018 Columbus City Council Names Michael Brown as Chief of Staff
1/19/2018 Message from Columbus City Council on DACA
1/18/2018 Emmanuel V. Remy Sworn In as Newest Councilmember
1/16/2018 Mayor Ginther and City Council to Announce Additional Funding for Safety Strategy
1/16/2018 Meet Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy
1/16/2018 Council Holds Meet and Greet with Councilmember Emmanuel Remy
1/8/2018 Emmanuel V. Remy Selected as Columbus City Councilmember
1/4/2018 Updated: Columbus City Council Proposed Hearing Schedule for the 2018 Budget
1/2/2018 Council Elects New Council President and President Pro Tem
1/2/2018 Council Schedules Special Meeting to Consider Appointment