10/27/2009 -  Columbus Area Businesses Committing To Energy Efficiency Through E-3 Initiative |
| Six Columbus-area manufacturers are leading the fight for energy and environmental efficiency by participating in an innovative pilot program to cut waste and promote green business practices. |
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| 10/23/2009 - Mayor’s Spring Litter Clean-Up Wins National Keep America Beautiful Award |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s 2009 Annual Spring Litter Clean-up is the winner of Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Award. The March 29 event, KickButt Columbus!, removed 1,096 pounds, or 62,494 cigarette butts, from 23 Columbus freeway ramps and interchanges |
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| 10/23/2009 - Preparing for the 2010 Census |
| In 2010, the U.S. census will again define who we are as a nation, with clear research and a goal to completely count every resident in every township, city and state. |
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| 10/23/2009 - Columbus Buildings Receive Historic Preservation Recognition |
| The City of Columbus has been honored with the Preservation Merit Award by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office (OHPO) for outstanding contributions to historic preservation in Ohio. Columbus was recognized for its preservation and adaptive use efforts of the Lincoln Theatre, Seneca Hotel and the Buckeye Building. |
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| 10/8/2009 - City Officials, Neighborhood Leaders Celebrate North High Street Revitalization Project |
| Joined by neighborhood leaders and business owners, Mayor Michael B. Coleman and City Councilmembers Hearcel F. Craig and Eileen Y. Paley today heralded the completion of the North High Street revitalization project between Lane and Arcadia Avenues. |
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| 10/5/2009 - Mayor Coleman Lends Support to Issue 4: Franklin County Children Service Levy |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman added his endorsement to Issue 4 today, asking voters to support the Franklin County Children Service Levy on the November 3 ballot. |
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| 10/5/2009 - Mayor Coleman Endorses Issue 47: South-Western Schools Levy |
| Citing the importance of a quality education to a child’s opportunity to succeed in life and the value of schools as partners to keep neighborhoods healthy, Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman today endorsed Issue 47 |
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| 9/23/2009 - Mayor, Council President Annouce Reform Accountability Committee |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Columbus City Council President Michael C. Mentel announced the Columbus Reform Accountability Committee, naming Thomas Hoaglin as its chair. |
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| 9/21/2009 - Peak Parking Hours at Downtown Meters Expanded |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman has ordered a less restrictive parking meter plan along key routes during rush hours to help increase parking at 162 meters. |
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| 9/15/2009 - Most recent bond rating from Moody's Investor Services |
| Columbus officials today applauded the most recent city bond rating from Moody’s Investor Services. Moody last week affirmed the city’s Aaa bond rating and declared a stable outlook on the City of Columbus General Obligation Bonds. |
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| 9/11/2009 - Parking Violations Bureau to be open special hours after OSU-USC game |
| The City of Columbus Parking Violations Bureau (PVB) will be open special hours Sunday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for motorists whose cars are towed for illegal parking before and during Saturday night’s OSU-USC game. |
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| 9/9/2009 - City to engage in settlement discussions with Derris Lewis |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman has directed Public Safety Director Mitchell J. Brown to work with City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer to engage in settlement discussions with Derris Lewis and his attorneys. |
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| 9/8/2009 - Mayor Commends Police Division For Heroic Actions in University District |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman today commended the Columbus Division of Police for its courageous and successful efforts that prevented the loss of innocent life in the University District Sunday. |
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| 7/16/2009 - Statement by Public Safety Director Mitchell J. Brown Regarding David Santuomo |
| “After careful consideration of the relevant facts in the matter of firefighter David Santuomo, it is my decision to uphold the recommendation of Fire Chief Ned Pettus Jr. and terminate Firefighter David Santuomo from the position of firefighter for the City of Columbus, Ohio, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.” |
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| 6/22/2009 - Columbus Reform Efforts Underway - City Invests in Energy Efficiency Program |
| Implementation of the City of Columbus’ 10-Year Reform and Efficiency Action Plan is underway thanks to the assistance of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. Projects funded with this Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant money would save Columbus $614,531 year in utility expenses and create 80 jobs. |
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| 6/18/2009 - Columbus Fleet Management Ranked 17th Best in Nation |
| The City of Columbus Division of Fleet Management has been honored by the 100 Best Fleets program as the 17th best fleet operation in the country. |
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| 6/10/2009 - Finance Director Joel Taylor Retiring After Nine Years |
| After almost a decade as director of the Department of Finance and Management, Joel S. Taylor will retire from the City of Columbus July 31. Mayor Michael B. Coleman has tapped Deputy Finance and Management Director Paul R. Rakosky as Taylor’s replacement. |
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| 6/2/2009 - Mayor, COWIC Announce Plan to Employ 2,500 Young People |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman joined the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation, Columbus City Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley and Franklin County Commissioners President Paula Brooks to announce the COWIC 2009 Summer Jobs Program that will put 2,500 young people to work this summer. |
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| 5/27/2009 - Mayor, Council Announce Neighborhood Pride Areas for 2009 |
| The 10th season of Neighborhood Pride began today on the city’s Far East Side in the Tussing Blockwatch neighborhood. |
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| 5/19/2009 - Mayor Coleman Hosts GreenSpotLight Awards |
| Mayor Michael B. Coleman presented the first annual GreenSpotLight recognition to three local businesses during his welcome address to the Green Building Expo and Get Green Business Conference. |
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