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Columbus Courthouse Renovation Under Fire | Columbus News
Columbus scraps plans for a new courthouse, opting instead to renovate the aging Franklin County Municipal Court building — a move sparking alarm among judges who cite serious safety, neglect, and security issues in their 10-page complaint. Despite a recent city inspection declaring no violations, court staff dispute that assessment, warning the building’s cumulative problems are too dangerous to ignore. The Mayor says they’re listening and will factor in all concerns as renovation begins, with phased openings targeted for summer 2034 and 2035 — but whether this fix truly addresses the core…
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