Mayor Ginther proposes $1.23 billion budget focusing on neighborhood safety
$774 million for neighborhood safety, including three new police classes and one fire recruit class, which will add up to 180 new officers to the police force, as well as 45 new firefighters. Ginther says the the city's "rainy day" fund is expected to be at $105 million by the end of 2025 with this plan.
Columbus Mayor Ginther's budget proposal calls for more police recruits, tech personnel
Ginther announced his $1.23-billion proposed 2025 general fund budget on Wednesday. This year's proposed budget is slightly larger than last year's $1.21 billion operating budget, making it the largest in city history.
Columbus Mayor Ginther proposes $1.23B operating budget for 2025
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther's proposed operating budget for 2025 keeps housing a main priority, but its spending increases are for services that help keep residents in their homes. The $1.23 billion proposal for the general fund, subject to amendment and approval by City Council, is again the largest ever.
Ginther unveils proposed general fund budget for 2025
He and other city leaders presented a budget totaling $1.23 billion that they say is designed to foster equitable prosperity and safety for residents.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther unveils proposed $1.23 billion general fund budget
Spread the loveMayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus, Ohio, unveiled a proposed $1.23 billion general fund budget on 3, 2024. The budget aims to foster equitable prosperity and safety for residents, addressing key issues such as public safety,
Columbus' proposed budget includes funding to implement city's housing strategy
Housing staff say the dollars proposed in the operating budget are "follow through" on the city's broader housing strategy.
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How Columbus’ mayor wants to spend over $100 million to affordable housing
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Columbus mayor calls for 200k new homes, dismisses 'mass deportation' plan
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New class of graduates sworn into the Columbus Division of Police
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Jason Meade’s attorneys request change of venue for retrial in murder case
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