/tags/emmanuel-remy Emmanuel Remy en-US Copyright Tue, 03 May 2022 18:49:20 GMT /news/2022-05-03/columbus-renews-plan-to-tackle-reckless-atvs-dirt-bikes-on-streets Columbus city officials are taking a joint, no-tolerance approach to people operating vehicles recklessly and loudly on city streets, with a particular focus on ATVs and motorbikes and help from the public. Tue, 03 May 2022 18:49:20 GMT /news/2022-05-03/columbus-renews-plan-to-tackle-reckless-atvs-dirt-bikes-on-streets Renee Fox /politics/2021-11-15/columbus-city-council-to-provide-rental-assistance-for-afghan-refugees The Afghan Neighbors Rental Assistance Fund will set aside $50,000 to cover rent for some 450 Afghans resettling in Columbus, in case of default. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:08:43 GMT /politics/2021-11-15/columbus-city-council-to-provide-rental-assistance-for-afghan-refugees Matthew Rand /news/2021-06-30/columbus-city-council-announces-new-strategies-for-neighborhood-safety-police-accountability Columbus City Council presented short- and long-term strategies to increase neighborhood safety and police accountability on Wednesday. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:50:24 GMT /news/2021-06-30/columbus-city-council-announces-new-strategies-for-neighborhood-safety-police-accountability Adora Namigadde /news/2021-06-24/columbus-city-council-seek-public-input-on-dora-in-arena-district As Columbus City Council explores creating a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, they want to know what questions or concerns people have about allowing an open area in the Arena District where people can drink alcoholic beverages. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:07:54 GMT /news/2021-06-24/columbus-city-council-seek-public-input-on-dora-in-arena-district Michael Lee /politics/2021-05-05/columbus-districting-commission-hosts-first-hearing Columbus is laying the ground work for creating nine city council districts. Voters approved the idea in a 2018 charter amendment. Wed, 05 May 2021 20:33:19 GMT /politics/2021-05-05/columbus-districting-commission-hosts-first-hearing Nick Evans /news/2021-03-09/columbus-seeks-input-on-climate-action-plan-but-environmentalists-want-more In the absence of a coordinated state or federal response to climate change, cities around the world have committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals on… Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:04:28 GMT /news/2021-03-09/columbus-seeks-input-on-climate-action-plan-but-environmentalists-want-more Nick Evans /news/2021-02-11/columbus-council-moves-to-delay-police-hiring-as-part-of-city-budget Columbus City Council passed a handful of amendments to the 2021 city budget on Thursday, including one that suspends police hiring until a recruiting… Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:45:06 GMT /news/2021-02-11/columbus-council-moves-to-delay-police-hiring-as-part-of-city-budget Nick Evans /news/2020-12-02/columbus-city-council-begins-long-awaited-districting-process Early next year, Columbus City Council begins the process of the expanding its ranks and establishing district-based representation.Under a charter… Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:04:06 GMT /news/2020-12-02/columbus-city-council-begins-long-awaited-districting-process Nick Evans /news/2020-08-26/columbus-proposes-ballot-issue-allowing-city-more-control-over-energy-sources The city of Columbus on Wednesday introduced an energy ballot issue that it hopes voters will pass during the November election.Issue 1 advocates for… Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:44:05 GMT /news/2020-08-26/columbus-proposes-ballot-issue-allowing-city-more-control-over-energy-sources Adora Namigadde /news/2020-07-17/who-is-actually-enforcing-face-mask-mandates-in-columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an executive order requiring masks this month, and Columbus City Council passed legislation that added consequences for… Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:25:56 GMT /news/2020-07-17/who-is-actually-enforcing-face-mask-mandates-in-columbus