Council In 90

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Preparing Residents for the Future with Katie White and Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown Mar 11, 2020

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On this episode of Council in 90, we’re chatting with Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown and Katie White, the Director of Age Friendly Columbus. Each of these community leaders have been essential in advocating for seniors in our community.

In order to get the important work of City Council done, community organizations and civic leaders are essential partners. With a rapidly growing senior population in Central Ohio leaders like Katie White are incredible assets to the work of Council.

Join your host, David Miller, as he talks aging in Columbus.

This is Council in 90 – Preparing Residents for the Future

Feeding the Minds and Bodies of Columbus Residents with Councilmember Priscilla Tyson Feb 13, 2020

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A city’s growth creates tremendous opportunity, but at the same time presents unique challenges. One of these challenges is ensuring everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. Contending with issues such as food deserts, lack of farmer’s market access and missing nutrition education among Columbus students, the city is hard at work to fill in the gaps.

Join your host, David Miller, as he chats with City Councilmember Priscilla Tyson, a champion for food access and building up people.

Supporting Columbus Seniors with Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown Jan 22, 2020

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As our City grows, Columbus leaders need to be cognizant that unique populations have unique needs. One of those groups are the senior population of Columbus. Franklin County’s population of residents 65 and older is expected to increase 94%

Join your host, David Miller, as he chats with City Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown, who famously says that getting older is so cool that everybody is doing it.

This is Council in 90 – Supporting Columbus Seniors

Strengthening Neighborhood Infrastructure with Councilmember Shayla Favor Dec 04, 2019

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In a city growing exponentially every day, neighborhood infrastructure is critically important to the mission of keeping our families safe and moving. The City is innovating -- coming up with new solutions for new problems. We are preparing for the future, through robust planning today.

Join your host, David Miller, as he chats with City Councilmember Shayla Favor about the ways Columbus works to strengthen infrastructure in our neighborhoods.

Advocating for Strong Neighborhoods with Councilmember Rob Dorans Oct 30, 2019

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Columbus is home to vibrant neighborhoods, each with their own culture, history, and identity. Our neighborhoods are a point of pride, and our city’s 21 Area Commissions do important work to build a sense of community, serving unique parts of town, and each working toward unique solutions.

On this episode of Council in 90, join your host, David Miller, as he chats with City Councilmember Rob Dorans about why he is a passionate advocate for strong neighborhoods.

Fighting for Columbus Workers with Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown Oct 09, 2019

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A city on the rise can succeed only if all workers share in the community’s success. When a job doesn’t pay a living wage, employees struggle to support their families, the opportunity gap widens and many families must rely on public assistance to bridge the gap.

Join your host, David Miller, as he chats with Council President Pro Tempore Elizabeth Brown about why she passionately fights for working families, and what the City of Columbus is doing to help.

Supporting the Immigrant Community with Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy Sep 12, 2019

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Columbus is a diverse, vibrant city with a growing immigrant population. We’re growing by nearly 50 people a day, with a good portion of our growth coming from immigrants moving to town. Join your host, David Miller, as he sits down with Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy to discuss how Columbus can be a welcoming community for all. This is Council in 90 - Supporting the Immigrant Community.

Testing Innovation in Transportation with Council President Shannon G. Hardin Aug 30, 2019

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Central Ohio’s population is expected to reach three million people by 2050.

How do we maximize our resources to stay ahead of growth and get people to places they need to be?

Join your host, David Miller, as he sits down with Council President Shannon G. Hardin to discuss how Columbus is working to innovate for the future of transportation in Central Ohio.

This is Council in 90 - Testing innovation in transportation.

Introducing Council in 90 Aug 21, 2019

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This is Council in 90, your inside look on some of the inner workings of City Hall. We will talk to City and community leaders about the programs and efforts to make Columbus, Ohio the best possible place to live for everyone.

Your host is David Miller, press secretary for City Council. Subscribe today, and join in the conversation with us on Twitter (@ColumbusCouncil), Facebook (@ColsCouncil) and Instagram (@ColumbusCityCouncil).

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