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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.
Get to Know Your Property Tax Bill
Residents may have recently received pink property-tax postcards showing changes to the Platte County portion of their property taxes.
SERVING OUR CITY #1: Johnson's time on BID board has been defined by persistence and vision
NOTE TO READERS: Serving Our City is a new monthly series highlighting the residents who serve on City boards and committees and the contributions they make through that service.