City of Columbus Celebrates GreenSpot Business’ Accomplishments
The City of Columbus presented the prized GreenSpotLight award to three GreenSpot member organizations as part of the annual GreenSpot celebration.
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Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and City of Columbus Seeking proposals for Regional Housing Study
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the City of Columbus today announced that they are seeking proposals for a regional housing strategy as part of an overall strategy to deal with the shortage of affordable housing.
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Mayor Ginther and Building-Construction Unions Sign Community Benefits Agreement
Today, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, other city officials, labor leaders and stakeholders signed a Community Benefits Agreement for the construction of the new Linden Community Center and Park.
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Columbus Accepting Nominations for the Shellabarger Illuminator Award
The City of Columbus is accepting nominations for the Shellabarger Illuminator Award to be presented at the annual City Hall Pride Illumination ceremony on June 10.
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City Announces Official Search for Chief of Police
The City of Columbus formally began its search for the next Chief of Police by announcing members of a search advisory committee, the release of a Request for Proposal for a search firm and a firm to handle community engagement in the process.
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Mayor Ginther Responds to Mitchell Indictment
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement regarding the indictment of former police officer Andrew Mitchell on charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Donna Dalton.
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Community Energy Savers Program Helps Linden Earn Grants
AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas are partnering with the City of Columbus to help Linden residents and businesses save energy and money.
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City of Columbus to Offer Free City Tax Assistance On Saturdays before Filing Deadline
The Columbus Division of Income Tax will be open on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13 to help Columbus residents who need assistance filing their City returns free of charge.
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City of Columbus Television to Rebroadcast on WCBZ-Channel 22
On Monday, April 1, 2019, the City of Columbus will begin a unique partnership with WCBZ-Channel 22 to simultaneously rebroadcast programming of Columbus Television (CTV) on this over-the-air station.
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Mayor Ginther Releases Statement Regarding Changes in Vice Unit
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement in regards to the abolishing of Vice Section assignments within the Columbus Division of Police.
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Mayor Ginther Releases Statement Regarding Police Officer’s Arrest
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement regarding the indictment and arrest of Officer Andrew Mitchell of the Columbus Division of Police.
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City and County Officials Announce Complete Count Committee and 2020 Census Action Plan
The City of Columbus and Franklin County announced the Complete Count Committee and rolled out the 2020 Census Action Plan.
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Mayor Ginther and Other Leaders Unite in Support of Major Changes to Transportation Funding
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and other leaders throughout the region stood together to support House Bill 62 that would increase the state motor fuel user fee for the first time since 2005
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City Rolls Out Short Term Rental Licensing Program
Beginning today, people interested in using their residences as a short-term rental on a hosting platform will be required to first obtain a short-term rental permit from the City of Columbus Licensing Section.
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Gunfire Detection System Now Live in the Linden Neighborhood
As part of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy, the gunfire detection system, ShotSpotter, is now live in the Linden neighborhood.
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City of Columbus Announces Human Services Grants
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla Tyson announced 41 agencies that will be recipients of $4.5 million dollars in Human Services grants in 2019-20 to help create lasting change in the lives of those who are economically insecure in our community.
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City of Columbus to Assist Non-English Speaking Residents With City Income Tax Preparation
In collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods, the Columbus Division of Income Tax is assisting non-English speaking residents with income tax preparation.
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Gunfire Detection System Live in the Hilltop Neighborhood
A new gunfire detection system is now live in the Hilltop neighborhood.
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City of Columbus Announces the Small Business Assessment Advisory Committee
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Council President Shannon Hardin launched the Reimagining Small Business Initiatives in December of 2018.
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2019 State of the City Address
Mayor Ginther's 2019 State of the City Address
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