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Are New Policies Needed to Fix Holes Mickens Exposed?

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We walk through what’s known about the city COO's suspension, what a short unpaid suspension usually signals, and why closed-door executive sessions can leave the public trying to separate facts from the loudest rumor.

Next we dig into the most consequential part of the week for taxpayers: the city’s bid procurement rules after the Joseph Mickens indictment.

We also cover the surprising progress on Columbus budgeting: Jason Spears’ budget outlook document passes unanimously, the millage is set with no city or city school tax increase, and the real test…

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