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Economic Development

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Apr 28, 2026

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Mar 9, 2026

Columbus City Council approves major utilities, arts, housing, transportation and public safety expenditures

The March 9, 2026 Columbus City Council (9 members present) approved the consent agenda, enacted multiple ordinances carrying emergency status, and authorized a series of contracts, appropriations and grant agreements. Major actions included large Public Utilities contracts and loan-funded projects, allocation of Admissions Tax proceeds to arts and arena infrastructure, multi-million dollar housing and HOPWA awards, resurfacing and traffic-management contracts, and the purchase of an EOD emergency response vehicle. One roll call abstention was recorded (Melissa Green on the SWACO landfill purchase order).

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Columbus City Council approves major utilities, arts, housing, transportation and public safety expenditures

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Columbus City Council minutes — Dec. 15, 2025: budget transfers, development agreements, major public works and utilities contracts approved

Columbus City Council approves utility-reselling code, major housing and utilities funding, and multiple contracts on Dec. 8, 2025

Columbus City Council approves ADU zoning changes, utility rate updates, large budget transfers, and multiple contracts (Nov. 24, 2025)