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1. Columbus councilwoman hosts first town hall (wtvm.com) — A Columbus District 9 town hall at the City Services Center gave residents a chance to press city leaders on quality-of-life issues, from trash to transportation. Councilwoman Dr. Cathy Cook, joined by department heads and local officials, used the forum to fulfill her campaign promise of regular, face-to-face conversations with neighbors.
2. Nearly $30 million in proposed projects aim to decrease crashes in this Columbus area (ledger-enquirer.com) — Columbus officials are considering nearly $30 million in upgrades to Forrest and Morris roads, aiming to slow speeding drivers, cut crashes, and improve drainage and sidewalks. Plans include new roundabouts, multiuse trails, sidewalks, and safer crossings, with construction expected to start in 2029 and last about two years. Residents can still email feedback to the city's planning department.
3. Columbus residents question Flock camera security during town hall meeting (wrbl.com) — Columbus residents used a community conversation with At-large Councilor Cathy Cook to question how securely the city manages access to its Flock camera system. Citing misuse reports elsewhere, one resident pressed for an audit, while Mayor Pro Tem Gary Allen described the current chain-of-command process and record-keeping, leaving the door open for a possible review by the police chief.
4. Columbus Airport announces search for new Chief of Public Safety (wrbl.com) — Columbus Airport is preparing to launch a search for a new Chief of Public Safety after the previous chief's resignation, a role central to protecting passengers and airport workers. Officials say details on applications and qualifications will be released once the position is formally posted, signaling an upcoming leadership transition in local airport safety operations.
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