Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council released the names of the 10 finalists who they will pick from to fill Shayla Favor's vacancy when she becomes Franklin County's next prosecutor.

Favor is leaving City Council after she was elected to become the next Franklin County prosecutor. City Council will appoint her successor in January.

A change to the city’s refuse collection code would make littering and illegal dumping a first-degree misdemeanor, which could carry a fine of up to $1,000.

Applicants have to apply by Dec. 9 on the city's website. Favor's seat on the council is available after she was elected to serve as Franklin County's next prosecutor.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced the city's Department of Technology will propose cybersecurity investments to Columbus City Council on Monday.

A study commissioned by Columbus City Council speculates providing free representation to low income residents going through eviction proceedings could save more than $20 million.

The commission would help ensure that immigrant and refugee voices are heard and will try to improve their ability to integrate, thrive and contribute to Columbus.

The council is expected to vote on legislation involving funding for the Department of Technology.

The Columbus City Council announced it will hold a briefing on the cyber attack during every council meeting going forward. The council also plans to hold a public hearing in early October.

Lead researcher on the project Arati Maleku said for immigrants and refugees, belonging basically means going from surviving to thriving.