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Ferdon said this won't be a year for a whole lot of new projects due to state budget cuts. She said the city is in a wait and see attitude right now.

Local government is trying to figure out all the changes to tax laws, residents can apply for disaster assistance, and the Crump Theatre needs a long term plan.

Ferdon calls federal funding freezes and cuts, "very concerning." The city's broadband installation is about 85 percent complete. And the city will debut its DORA district Thursday.

Mayor Mary Ferdon said she feels better about state funding after lawmakers continue working on property tax cuts. Landscaping is almost done at NexusPark and details of a new noise ordinance.

Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon will present her second State of the City Address Wednesday night.

Mayor Mary Ferdon says between federal and state projected funding cuts, it's been chaotic on the local community side. Also the riverfront project is too expensive and is going through a redesign.

Mayor Mary Ferdon said the main streets are clear while crews are working on side roads. Paid downtown parking might be coming this year. And the mayor has a full slate on her agenda for 2025.

Mayor Mary Ferdon gives us her look at year one as mayor. We talk housing, Rubicon mixed-use development, NexusPark, and more.

The housing study results weren't a big surprise, but it does give the city concrete data to begin strategies. And city council begins non-voluntary annexation procedures this month.

Mayor Ferdon says a new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area would boost tourism and the local economy.