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McKenna Christy

McKenna Christy is an incoming sophomore at Ohio University studying journalism, Spanish and history. She is passionate about reporting in her hometown of Columbus and writing that centers the voices of community members. She mainly reports on reproductive health, gender, sexuality, economics and other intersecting topics.

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McKenna's Latest Articles

Mutual aid groups press city to use relief funds on housing crisis

With an eventual $187 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds available to spend by 2024, advocates want Columbus to invest dollars in real housing solutions rather than continued camp sweeps.

Here's how Columbus has spent more than $83 million in COVID funds

The city has received more than $187 million in ARPA funds and has allocated about $83 million of that amount. Here's how the first portion was spent.

Columbus statue ordinance tabled, Reproductive legislation passed

City Council passed reproductive health care legislation and approved tax abatements despite push-back from several residents. Here's what you need to know from Monday's meeting.

Whittier development gets approval, Housing for All 2.0 passed

City council approved rezoning for a development on Whittier despite objections from the Metro Parks director and passed more housing legislation. Here's what you need to know from Monday's meeting.

Housing for All legislation aims to stop tenant discrimination

City Council criminalized discriminating against tenants through legislation. An educational campaign – Housing Education for All – was founded to spread awareness about how the policies work.

Columbus Council passes police reforms spurred by 2020 protests

City Council passed an ordinance barring Columbus police from using tear gas and similar tactics on nonviolent protests and an ordinance requiring Columbus officers to be identifiable at all times.