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Riverside council approves Spinning Road sidewalk after 4–3 vote despite resident opposition

Riverside City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council voted 4–3 to approve Resolution 26R3075, accepting a state sidewalk gap grant for Spinning Road that requires roughly $66,000 in local upfront engineering and easement work; supporters cited grant leverage, opponents cited budget strain and limited pedestrian use.

Riverside — The City Council voted 4–3 on Feb. 17 to approve Resolution 26R3075, authorizing the city to accept state funds and proceed with preliminary engineering and easement work required to extend and connect a sidewalk on Spinning Road.

Council members who supported the measure said the award brings significant state dollars to the city for a relatively small local outlay. City manager Josh told the council that the Ohio Department of Transportation, acting as grant administrator, approved the project award but required roughly $66,000 in initial…

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