City of Columbus
Recent News About City of Columbus
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How many companies in cities in Fairfield County received FDA inspections in 2023?
There were 26 companies in cities associated with Fairfield County that received 27 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Franklin County farmers in 2021 reached $3,904,933
Farms in Franklin County received $3,904,933 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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How much did farmers in Fairfield County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?
Farms in Fairfield County received $5,571,126 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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How many companies in cities in Fairfield County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?
There were 12 companies in cities associated with Fairfield County that received 13 FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Comprehensive Safety Strategy Reduces Violence, Improves Neighborhood Safety in 2022
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today joined leadership from the city’s public safety forces to share 2022 crime data, which shows a 33% drop in homicides over 2021 as well as significant reductions in burglaries, felonious assaults, robberies and rapes.
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Latitude Five25 Fully Vacated
All residents have been vacated from Latitude Five25, often referred to as Sawyer Towers, and offered interim accommodations following an emergency notice by Columbus Code Enforcement.
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Multiple Stakeholders and Entities Working on Short-term and Long-term Solutions for Residents at Latitude Five25
On December 25, 2022, Columbus Code Enforcement issued an emergency notice to vacate Latitude Five25 at 525 Sawyer Blvd.
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City Seeks New Nominees for 2022 Columbus Hall of Fame Induction
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther is asking residents to nominate new candidates for the Columbus Hall of Fame.
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City of Columbus Receives Global Sustainability Recognition, Showcases Progress on Climate Action Plan
As the City of Columbus approaches the one-year anniversary of its first-ever Climate Action Plan, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) –a global...
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City Leaders Outline How $1.5 Billion Bond Package Would Support Public Safety
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today joined Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy and Public Safety Director Robert Clark to outline how the proposed $1.5 billion bond package on the ballot this fall would support neighborhood safety throughout Columbus.
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City Leaders Promote Home Repair and Lead Remediation Programs for Columbus Residents
As part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Columbus City Councilmember Shayla D. Favor and other city and community leaders gathered today to promote several home repair and lead remediation resources available to Columbus residents.
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City Leaders Outline How $1.5 Billion Bond Package Would Support Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today joined City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and fellow city and community leaders to outline how the proposed $1.5...
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City’s Chief Diversity Officer Damita Brown Stepping Down to Pursue New Opportunity
The City of Columbus Executive Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Damita Brown, has offered her resignation to pursue a professional opportunity in the not-for-profit sector.
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Cultural Arts Center Renamed to Commemorate Priscilla R. Tyson’s Impact on the Arts
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today joined current and former city officials to announce that the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s Cultural Arts Center has been renamed the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center.
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City of Columbus Launches Police Athletic League for Local Youth
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today announced the Columbus Police Athletic League (PAL), a new partnership between the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, Division of Police and Department of Neighborhoods in which officers volunteer to work with youth ages 6-18 in organized sports and other programs.
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City of Columbus Seeking Applications for Civilian Police Review Board Vacancy
The City of Columbus is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Civilian Police Review Board, which was overwhelmingly approved by Columbus voters in November 2020 to provide civilian oversight of police for the first time in city history.
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Mayor Ginther and Community Leaders Outline Proposed Affordable Housing Bond Package
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and community leaders today outlined how the proposed $200 million affordable housing bond – a portion of the $1.5 billion bond package that will go before Columbus voters this November – addresses Central Ohio’s housing crisis.
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City and County Distribute Additional $20 Million for Rent and Utility Assistance
The City of Columbus and Franklin County have authorized distribution of another $20 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance Funding.
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Mayor Ginther to Attend Communities in Action: Building a Better Ohio at the White House on Wednesday
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther will be attending a White House forum on Wednesday that highlights how recently-passed federal programs are helping residents across Ohio and right here in Columbus.
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Mayor Ginther Appoints Kristen Atha Director of Public Utilities
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has appointed Kristen Atha Director of Public Utilities.