Public Hearings

Some of Columbus' 21 area commissions are expressing concern over the city's planned update to land use maps. Previously, the city relied on the 21 groups to build their own maps. Now, officials want a single uniform map for the entire city.

Just a day after Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced he tested positive for COVID and exposed members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission to the virus, lawmakers are taking action to allow state agencies and boards to conduct remote meetings again.