Columbus City Council

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

The new law would allow the city to force drivers whose cars are impounded to forfeit parts the city believes contributes to street racing.

City Council will introduce legislation Monday and take a final vote next week.

Healthy Homes plans to develop approximately two dozen affordable homes, specifically for families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in Linden.

Columbus voted to approve a $130 million bond issue in 2019 to finance the new courthouse. Columbus City Council approved the last payment for property purchase.

Columbus City Councilmember Shayla Favor says the ordinance would allow the city to recoup costs incurred by putting tenants in motels and hotels if their units are condemned and shuttered.

More than 500 households moved into hotels using $6 million in funds from the city of Columbus. More than 200 families have found permanent housing, but many more remain in limbo.

The new budget includes over $100 million for affordable housing, as well as more money to boost various levels of the justice system.

Columbus City Council will spend up to $15,000 to pay for the movies so people can stay cool during the heat wave.

The firefighters' union and the city hired a fact finder last year to help find compromise on a pay raise. That fact finder recommended firefighters receive a 17.5% raise.