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Residents urge council not to advance first reading for Confluence Authority expansion tied to 555 Greenlawn
Summary
Public commenters and several council members urged tabling a first‑reading resolution to add parcels — including 555 Greenlawn Avenue — to the Confluence Community Authority, saying the land was promised for a therapeutic park and that proceeding now would create irreversible momentum. The administration said the measure only sets a public‑hearing date and does not transfer ownership.
Public comments and council members pressed the City of Columbus on a first‑reading resolution that would begin the process of adding parcels, including 555 Greenlawn Avenue, to the Confluence Community Authority.
"Do not allow this resolution to move forward," Jennifer Creighton told council. "This is a moment when the city's written consent to give away 555 Greenlawn Avenue becomes official. Once you approve this resolution, the Chapter 349 expansion process is activated… Tonight is the only point in this process where you can prevent irreversible momentum." Creighton said the parcel was promised for a therapeutic and adaptive recreation center and warned that folding the property into the authority risks the…
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