In Mayor Michael Coleman’s projected budget, a number of recreation centers that were once closed will be open by September 2010. Every Columbus rec center will either be open full-time or part-time.

No layoffs and the return of rec centers and yard waste pick-up. Those are the highlights the proposed city budget.

Residents question whether Columbus is coming through with its Issue 1 promises.

Voters approved Issue 1. Now the question is: how will the city spend the revenue?

In less than a week, Columbus voters will vote: more taxes or fewer city services? But could the city avoid the layoffs by reducing salaries?

In one week, Columbus voters will decide whether to pay higher taxes or get fewer services. But can the city afford the cuts?

The City of Columbus tore down a vacant home on Dakota Avenue Wednesday morning to cheers of local residents, however it is just one small piece of a much larger puzzle.

BOTTOMLINE: Columbus’ city auditor says the city’s proposed half-percent tax increase won’t put the city back in the black.

The Citizens for Strong Neighborhoods and Good Jobs Committee launched an all out effort Tuesday to get Columbus residents to vote yes for an income tax increase.

GETTING ANSWERS: A union president said it would be unrealistic to think cuts wouldn’t impact the safety of firefighters and the citizens they serve.

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman announces Summer Job program, using federal stimulus money.

GETTING ANSWERS: The impact the proposed layoffs could have on the federal stimulus monies that helped pay for the CPD recruit class.   

Students and police officers react to the news that some of police jobs will be cut if the income tax increase fails.

The Columbus Division of Police unveils its 2010 budget with possible officer cuts Tuesday.

Police officials will release details Tuesday about what cuts could be made if the income tax increase does not pass in August.