Property tax abatements: How do they work?
Property tax abatements are highly criticized, but the ins-and-outs of the process can be fairly complex. Learn how tax abatements work with a fictitious example in this explainer.
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Columbus police misconduct costs rising, many cases still pending
The City doesn't account for settlements in its police budget, even though they've totaled $2 million in the last year and have averaged $934,000 each year since 2015.
When police cross the line to nearby towns, where's the oversight?
Here's how mutual aid agreements allow Columbus-area police officers from other cities to enforce the law in areas outside their normal jurisdiction
“Like psychological warfare”: The mental toll of CPD helicopters
The "relentless" helicopter presence in primarily Black neighborhoods across Columbus has negatively impacted some residents' mental health, prompting one resident to leave the city entirely.
How accurate is the Columbus police accountability dashboard now?
In each upcoming Crossing the Line issue explaining police reform in Columbus, Matter reporter Edie Driskill will share an update on the Columbus Division of Police’s reform accountability dashboard.
Here's how Columbus' $32M in development funds will be spent
The Department runs a lean operation with a budget of $32 million, but serves as a connection to many public and private partners.
Code violations can be double-edged sword for low-income residents
Code enforcement seems like a mundane process needed to keep the city safe. A deeper look at the implications of violations in historically disinvested neighborhoods shows a more complicated practice.
Who is going to investigate the police killing of Casey Goodson?
Columbus Division of Police tried to hand the investigation over to Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigations, but BCI declined to take the investigation. Now, it is back in the hands of CDP.
Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Andre Hill case
The police killing of 47-year-old Black man Andre Hill sparked outrage, and now, the officer responsible faces criminal charges. Here's a guide to understand who's who as the case progresses.
Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Casey Goodson case
Keep track of which agencies and people are involved in Goodson’s case with this guide.
Columbus police misconduct costs rising, many cases still pending
The City doesn't account for settlements in its police budget, even though they've totaled $2 million in the last year and have averaged $934,000 each year since 2015.
When police cross the line to nearby towns, where's the oversight?
Here's how mutual aid agreements allow Columbus-area police officers from other cities to enforce the law in areas outside their normal jurisdiction
“Like psychological warfare”: The mental toll of CPD helicopters
The "relentless" helicopter presence in primarily Black neighborhoods across Columbus has negatively impacted some residents' mental health, prompting one resident to leave the city entirely.
How accurate is the Columbus police accountability dashboard now?
In each upcoming Crossing the Line issue explaining police reform in Columbus, Matter reporter Edie Driskill will share an update on the Columbus Division of Police’s reform accountability dashboard.
Here's how Columbus' $32M in development funds will be spent
The Department runs a lean operation with a budget of $32 million, but serves as a connection to many public and private partners.
Code violations can be double-edged sword for low-income residents
Code enforcement seems like a mundane process needed to keep the city safe. A deeper look at the implications of violations in historically disinvested neighborhoods shows a more complicated practice.
Who is going to investigate the police killing of Casey Goodson?
Columbus Division of Police tried to hand the investigation over to Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigations, but BCI declined to take the investigation. Now, it is back in the hands of CDP.
Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Andre Hill case
The police killing of 47-year-old Black man Andre Hill sparked outrage, and now, the officer responsible faces criminal charges. Here's a guide to understand who's who as the case progresses.
Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Casey Goodson case
Keep track of which agencies and people are involved in Goodson’s case with this guide.