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1 month ago

Councilmember DeArmond is pushing for a major overhaul of the city's investment policy to ensure proper oversight and safeguards for taxpayers' money!

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1 month ago

Findlay City is exploring a groundbreaking dashboard that promises real-time economic data and community insights, but council members are raising crucial questions about its local impact and funding.

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1 month ago

Findlay City Council hits pause on a controversial agreement with Heartland Forward amid public concerns over data control and local priorities.

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2 months ago

Finance committee considers $2.75M private placement and TIF plan to unlock housing project Committee reviewed a staff proposal to issue $2.75 million in private‑placement debt to fund $1.4M of infrastructure and a ~$1.2M land purchase to enable a Casto/Capstone housing development; members pressed for guarantees, a fund‑impact analysis and legal documents before committing.

Findlay City's finance committee is weighing a bold $2.75 million plan to kickstart a housing project, but can they secure the guarantees needed to protect taxpayers?

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2 months ago

Mayor urges council to join Heartland Forward cohort for data dashboard; council asks about cost and governance Mayor Murn described a proposed multi‑year collaboration with Heartland Forward to build a public and an internal data dashboard for Findlay; the city would pay $7,500 per year and the mayor said the tool would aggregate official sources (BLS, Census, Ohio JFS) to help economic development and planning.

Findlay is on the brink of a data revolution, with Mayor Murn proposing a groundbreaking partnership to create a dashboard that could transform economic development and community planning.

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2 months ago

Findlay council approves several emergency ordinances, adopts 12‑month moratorium on certain amusement machines At its January meeting, Findlay City Council approved multiple emergency appropriations and ordinances, including Ordinances 2026‑007, 2026‑009 and a 12‑month moratorium (Ordinance 2026‑011) on businesses using Type C skill‑based amusement machines; council also approved auditor expenditures and a liquor‑permit non‑objection letter.

Findlay City Council just enacted a 12-month moratorium on skill-based amusement businesses, shaking up the local entertainment scene!

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3 months ago

Planning commission approves small distillery and tasting room at 300 W. Front St. with screening, design‑review and hours limits After extended public comment and debate over odor, noise, parking and ‘whiskey fungus’ concerns, the Findlay City Planning Commission approved CU‑03‑2026 allowing a low‑volume distillery and tasting room at 300 West Front Street, conditioning approval on fencing/landscaping screening, Downtown Design Review Board approval of building aesthetics, a daily 10 p.m. closing time and return to the commission for substantial service expansion.

Findlay City officials have just approved a new low-volume distillery and tasting room, but community concerns about noise, odor, and parking have sparked a heated debate!

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3 months ago

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Exciting developments are on the horizon as the Civic Planning Commission in Findlay prepares to tackle a substantive agenda that could reshape our community!

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3 months ago

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Findlay City’s civic planning commission votes are now officially eligible for local news coverage!

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3 months ago

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Findlay City's recent civic planning commission meeting unveiled crucial agenda items that could shape the future of the community!

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3 months ago

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In a groundbreaking session in Findlay City, every word spoken was meticulously recorded, revealing the truth behind the testimony—what did they really say?

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3 months ago

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The final package has been delivered for Findlay City, complete with a detailed meeting timeline and vital follow-up tasks for city staff and applicants!

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3 months ago

Findlay City Council adopts $42 million 2026 budget after debate over staffing and transparency After extended debate about staffing levels and budget transparency, Findlay City Council voted to adopt a roughly $42 million 2026 appropriations ordinance. An amendment to delay hiring an HR position and cut $86,250 failed; the main ordinance passed under suspended rules.

Findlay City Council has officially adopted a $42 million budget for 2026 amidst heated debates about staffing and the need for greater transparency.

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3 months ago

Councilman-elect warns of structural deficit; urges 5% cuts as Findlay readies 2026 budget Rodney Phillips, councilman-elect (6th Ward), told council on Dec. 16 that Findlay's expenses have outpaced revenue for four years and urged the auditor, mayor and incoming council to pursue 5% reductions to avoid drawing down cash reserves.

Councilman-elect Rodney Phillips warns that Findlay's budget crisis, with expenses outpacing revenue, could threaten the city's financial future unless drastic cuts are made.

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3 months ago

Council rezones 300 W. Front St. to C-3; distillery would require conditional-use review Findlay City Council approved rezoning of 300 West Front Street from R-3 to C-3 on Dec. 16. Council and staff stressed rezoning does not automatically approve a distillery; a distillery would need conditional-use approval and fire-department and site-plan review.

Findlay City Council just approved the rezoning of 300 West Front Street to C-3, paving the way for a potential craft distillery—but there's a twist!

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3 months ago

Council amends CRA resolution to remove sunset clause after debate over economic development Findlay City Council voted to amend Resolution 028-2025 by removing Section 8 (the sunset provision) for the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA), prompting debate on whether the CRA has been expanded too broadly and on impacts to schools and tax abatement usage.

Findlay City Council has sparked a heated debate by amending a crucial resolution that could reshape the future of economic development and local schools.

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4 months ago

Findlay council approves multiple ordinances, adopts temporary vape moratorium and several grants At its Nov. 18 meeting Findlay City Council adopted a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a 12‑month moratorium on new vape/smoke/hemp retailers, updates to flood-prevention code, and several grant-authorizing measures for airport and transportation projects.

Findlay City Council has taken bold steps by adopting a temporary moratorium on new vape retailers and updating essential flood prevention codes while pushing forward key grant applications for community improvements.

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4 months ago

Findlay committee approves port-authority sales of two city properties after debate over transparency The Findlay City Finance Committee voted to proceed with port-authority transfers for two city-owned parcels — the Hostetler site and a North Main Street fire/traffic building — after discussion about environmental remediation, appraisals and whether sales should go to public auction.

Findlay's Finance Committee just greenlit the sale of two city properties after a heated debate on transparency and environmental risks—what does this mean for local development?

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4 months ago

Findlay council delays vote on revised loitering ordinance after heavy public opposition After more than an hour of public comment and debate over a replacement unlawful-congregation ordinance that residents and service providers said could criminalize homelessness, Findlay City Council voted to postpone consideration until Dec. 2 to allow more review and outreach.

Findlay City Council has postponed a controversial loitering ordinance amid public outcry, raising concerns that it could criminalize homelessness instead of addressing real issues downtown.

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4 months ago

Findlay committee weighs new loitering ordinance to give police clearer enforcement criteria Findlay City Council’s Committee of the Whole reviewed a revised loitering ordinance intended to give officers objective criteria to address groups lingering near businesses; councilmembers questioned timing, overlap with existing panhandling and trespass laws, and public notice for any amended draft.

Findlay City Council is considering a new loitering ordinance that could redefine public space use and law enforcement's role—what's your take on it?

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4 months ago

Findlay committee reviews draft no‑loitering ordinance, schedules further review Findlay City council’s committee of the whole discussed a proposed no‑loitering ordinance aimed at curbing obstructive congregations near businesses; the council asked staff to publish a revised draft for public review and did not take a final vote.

Findlay City is considering a new no-loitering ordinance that aims to balance public safety with individual rights, but the council is seeking public input before making a final decision.

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5 months ago

Findlay officials present pared-down farm-animal ordinance, invite public feedback City planners presented a one-page draft to allow small animals citywide, set 1-acre and 3-acre minimums for medium and large animals, and rely on nuisance rules and prosecutorial discretion for enforcement; staff said the measure will go to Planning & Zoning Thursday.

Findlay officials are seeking your input on a new farm-animal ordinance that could allow chickens, ducks, and rabbits in your backyard!

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5 months ago

Findlay mayor backs negotiated sale of downtown parcel to port authority for Dietz’s Brothers expansion; council and residents seek transparency The mayor presented a negotiated sale of a city-owned downtown parcel to the Blanchard Valley Port Authority to enable Dietz’s Brothers to expand. Administration said the sale preserves a longstanding local business and includes buyer‑paid site work; some council members and residents urged public auction and more analysis and asked to delay finals

Findlay's mayor is pushing for a negotiated sale of a key downtown parcel to help expand Dietz’s Brothers, but residents and council members are demanding transparency and an open auction process.

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5 months ago

Votes at a glance: key actions taken by Findlay City Council on Nov. 5, 2025 Council adopted multiple ordinances (sanitary sewer contract, budget appropriations, personnel pay schedules, donation-bin zoning, construction time limits, conditional-use amendments, and animal-noise code) and referred the controversial loitering ordinance to committee. Several first readings for airport grants, property sales, and a vape-retail-

Findlay City Council made significant strides on Nov. 5, adopting crucial ordinances that will shape the future of the community, including a new animal-noise code and a controversial loitering ordinance for further review.

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5 months ago

Findlay council sends contested loitering ordinance to committee after public outcry After extensive public comment and legal concerns from residents and advocates, Findlay City Council voted to send the proposed unlawful-congregation/loitering ordinance to a Committee of the Whole for redrafting and additional public input. Supporters said they need tools to address downtown loitering and public-safety impacts; opponents—including

Findlay City Council faces a heated debate over a controversial loitering ordinance, as supporters push for public safety while opponents warn of constitutional risks.

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5 months ago

Council OKs five-year, $25,000-per-year contribution to support Hancock Area Transit micro-transit Findlay City Council adopted an ordinance committing $25,000 per year for 2026–2030 to support the Hancock Area Transit micro-transit system through the local Community Action Commission, subject to a contribution agreement/MOU and annual budgetary approval by council.

Findlay City Council just approved a $125,000 investment over five years to revolutionize local transit with a new micro-transit system!

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5 months ago

Findlay City Council adopts multiple resolutions and ordinances; key votes listed At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Findlay City Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances, approved committee reports and authorized funding or referrals on a range of municipal items. This roundup lists each adopted measure and its stated purpose or next step.

Findlay City Council just made a series of game-changing decisions, from annexations to a new cybersecurity program that could reshape municipal services!

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6 months ago

City Committee Reviews Carlin Street Properties and Community Foundation Partnership City committee discusses three key items including Carlin Street properties and strategic planning initiatives.

Findlay's City Council meeting revealed exciting plans for the future, including potential partnerships that could transform community resources!

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6 months ago

Community Foundation Launches Housing Initiatives to Address Local Challenges Community Foundation allocates funds for transitional housing and supports local development efforts.

Findlay City Council is tackling housing challenges and zoning regulations to create a sustainable future—big changes are on the horizon!

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6 months ago

West Park Residents Challenge Housing Development Plans Amid Environmental Concerns Residents voice opposition to proposed housing development citing environmental and traffic impacts.

West Park residents are raising their voices against proposed housing developments, fearing they could jeopardize the neighborhood's character and safety.

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