City of Columbus - File #: 0090X-2019

• File #: 0090X-2019
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/8/2019
• In control: Favor
• On agenda: 3/11/2019
• Final action: 3/13/2019
• Title: To Recognize the City of Columbus’ Support for Increased Revenue for Infrastructure, Transportation, and Transit Funding to Create Jobs and Paving the Way for Ohio’s Future
• Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/13/2019	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/12/2019	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/11/2019	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/11/2019	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To Recognize the City of Columbus’ Support for Increased Revenue for Infrastructure, Transportation, and Transit Funding to Create Jobs and Paving the Way for Ohio’s Future

Body

WHEREAS, on Monday, March 4^th, Mayor Ginther, Columbus City Council, and community leaders united in support a major increasing in infrastructure and transportation funding; and

WHEREAS, based on recent proposals, the Ohio Department of Transportation estimates Columbus and central Ohio communities could receive tens of millions in new funding for infrastructure and transportation; and

WHEREAS, in addition to ensuring our roads and bridges are safe, Ohio must prioritize substantial new investment in transit to effectively connect residents to jobs, healthcare, and education; and

WHEREAS, Council is committed to creating opportunities for residents and this significant level of investment would create thousands of jobs; and

WHEREAS; now is the opportune time for the statehouse to increase infrastructure funding and prioritize transit and transportation innovation; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council Does Hereby Support Increased Revenue for Infrastructure, Transportation, and Transit Funding to Create Jobs and Paving the Way for Ohio’s Future