News in Columbus
BID OPPORTUNITY: ABATEMENT MOWING SERVICES
The Columbus Police Department is seeking bids from qualified, insured contractors interested in providing abatement mowing services for the City of Columbus.
City's new Fiscal Year begins
The City's new fiscal year has started.
WHERE THE MONEY MEETS THE MISSION: Keeping Columbus moving, flowing and growing takes work
Turn on the faucet, flush the toilet, drive across town, watch stormwater move away after heavy rain.
City’s third annual Fiscal Budget Guide now available
The City of Columbus’ 2026–2027 Fiscal Budget Guide is now available in both print and online, giving residents an accessible look at how the City’s budget works and how tax dollars and other revenues support services throughout the community.
Fall Hydrant Flushing to begin Monday
The Columbus Water Utility Division will begin its Fall Hydrant Flushing & Flow Testing on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
FROM THE MAYOR (SEPTEMBER 2026): City's upcoming fiscal year budget is official
This is Mayor Bulkley's monthly column for September 2026:
Columbus City Council approves 2026–2027 fiscal year budget; Budget Guide coming soon!
The Columbus City Council formally approved the City’s 2026–2027 fiscal year budget Monday night during its regular meeting, completing a months-long process of reviewing ...
City Council to consider 2026-2027 budget Monday
The City of Columbus’ proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget will come before City Council Monday, Sept. 21, as Council considers adoption of the spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Fall Hydrant Flushing to begin later this month
The Columbus Water Utility Division will begin its Fall Hydrant Flushing & Flow Testing on Monday, September 28, 2026.
City Council approves changes to staff appointments, meeting procedures
The City of Columbus is making changes to help ensure smoother transitions between mayors, give incoming mayors and councilmembers more time to work with city staff, and clarify roles during City Council meetings.
Proposed pay plan addresses public-safety compensation
The Columbus City Council reviewed the City’s proposed 2026-27 pay plan Tuesday, Sept. 8, with several public-safety positions proposed to move up one pay grade following annual wage studies comparing Columbus with similarly sized cities.
City outlines $5.5 million in capital investments for 2026-2027
The City of Columbus is proposing to allocate $5.5 million in 1% sales-tax revenue to capital improvements during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, compared with $7 million allocated in the previous year.