🪑 Columbus Mayor Ginther skips nearly all city council meetings. Despite having a designated seat at Columbus City Council, Mayor Andrew Ginther has attended less than one meeting per year since taking office in 2016. His last appearance was in June 2022, with his most active year being 2020 when he attended five meetings during the pandemic and protests. While not required by city code to attend, Ginther defends his absence by sending department directors to represent his administration. Other major Ohio city mayors, including those in Cincinnati and Cleveland, have different attendance patterns based on their city's governance structure.
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🚌 Coffee shop ditches walls for wheels in bold business transformation. Community Grounds in Columbus is closing its brick-and-mortar location after nearly a decade to become a mobile café on a converted Chicago bus. Owner Tara Mullins-Cosme realized her passion wasn't confined to a physical space, seeking the flexibility to better serve the community while maintaining their South Side presence. The rolling café will preserve what made Community Grounds special—featuring local artists, providing space for rising sellers, and creating a place where personal connections thrive. "The essence will remain...while it won't look the same, I hope it's familiar enough that it still feels like here," Mullins-Cosme said.
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💰 Short North businesses to charge new fee for safety improvements. The additional charge will appear on receipts at select restaurants, stores, and hotels in the Columbus district starting this fall. This initiative follows the establishment of a new governing body dedicated to enhancing safety and cleanliness in the area. The fee implementation represents the latest development in ongoing efforts to fund community improvements in the popular neighborhood. Several related projects are already underway, including redevelopment plans for vacant sites and upgrades to existing facilities.
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