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Columbus Budget Cuts & Big Investments | Columbus News
Columbus Mayor Ginther unveils a $2.8 billion capital budget—slightly smaller than last year—but packed with smart priorities. The biggest cut? A scrapped new court building, replaced by renovations, freeing up funds for recreation and parks. Nearly $57 million goes to the Barack Rec Center, aiming for a spring reopening after a tornado hit. New funding adds $50 million, with big investments in affordable housing ($30M), East Broad Street upgrades ($21M for safer biking and walking), road resurfacing ($21.5M), Tuttle Pool rebuild, southwest park development, and bridge repairs. Listen in…
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