City of Columbus in the news

President Trump called for the reinstatement of the Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein has sued three East Columbus bars – Skyboxxx Lounge/The Social Lounge – for operating illegally after their liquor permits were revoked and for a history of violence and disorder.

President Trump called for the return of the Christopher Columbus statue to Columbus, Ohio, which was removed in 2020 and is currently subject to litigation.

Ohio organizations named new leaders across venture capital, enterprise technology, economic development, and city government, with significant hires at Rev1 Ventures, UH Ventures, Vertiv, and the City of Columbus.

Columbus is implementing a $1 billion program to replace all lead and galvanized water lines by 2037 at no cost to homeowners, while also offering assistance and insurance options.

The City of Columbus City Council officially adopted its 2027 municipal budget following a collaborative process and improvements in financial reporting.

Columbus Mayor Stephen Jones launched a blog to inform residents about city affairs and recognize community contributions.

A dispute over storm repairs at a Columbus community center has intensified into a political rivalry between Mayor Andrew Ginther and City Council President Shannon Hardin ahead of the 2027 mayoral race.

The city of Columbus has introduced a new misdemeanor fine for owners of historic properties who allow them to deteriorate, a move criticized as unnecessary given existing regulations and potentially leading to bureaucracy.

This article from NBC4, powered by Nexstar Media, Inc., mentions a Columbus City Council Safety Week and promotes signing into My Nexstar for content.

Kristen Atha, director of Columbus Water & Power, is managing a range of critical projects including building a new water plant, replacing lead pipes, and modernizing infrastructure to serve 1.4 million customers while dealing with increasing costs and a potential move to a regional utility model.

Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley defended her call for an independent probe into Columbus police conduct after an incident at a concert, stating it was a citizen's right to question treatment and not an attack on law enforcement.

Three Columbus councilmembers accuse Mayor Andrew Ginther of political posturing over the tornado-damaged Barack Recreation Center.

Columbus parks are undergoing extensive repairs totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars due to severe storm damage from mid-August, affecting facilities like the Barack Community Center, Anheuser Busch Pickle Ball courts, Fran Ryan Center, and Berliner Sports Park.

The City of Columbus has ordered the closure of a Motel 6 on Morse Road due to high crime rates and numerous health and safety violations.

Columbus voters will decide on two ballot issues, Issue 8 and Issue 9, to reform the city council's voting system and enhance district-level representation.

Columbus City Council will consider funding for damaged facilities.

Columbus faces a housing crisis due to ineffective city ordinances, lack of enforcement, and a disconnect between local government and county authorities, leading to unchecked landlord practices and unhealthy living conditions for residents.

A water main break in Downtown Columbus led to emergency repairs and potential service disruptions for local businesses and residents, with crews actively isolating the leak.

Columbus finalized municipal insurance renewals, securing flat workers' compensation rates and limiting property and equipment cost increases to 1.1%.