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CHLPC’s Ruth Hermanson urges council support for Rest Haven repairs

Columbus City Council · September 17, 2025

Summary

Ruth Hermanson, speaking for CHLPC, told the council the group has raised about $138,000 toward Rest Haven renovations and asked the city to consider budget support for accessible bathrooms and other repairs in the next one to two budgets.

During public comment Ruth Hermanson, representing CHLPC, updated the council on fundraising for the Rest Haven renovation and requested possible city partnership in upcoming budgets.

Hermanson said CHLPC has raised around $138,000 so far but still needs additional funds for accessible bathrooms and other repairs. She described immediate safety and usability concerns — a front door with gaps and a high padlock that can blow open in heavy winds, splits in wood, rattling windows and the potential to put screens on two windows to allow cross-ventilation. She said the group planned a CHLPC Rest Haven meeting and would share more details with the council afterward.

Hermanson asked the council to consider partnering through next year’s budget or the following year to support the Rest Haven renovation; council members thanked her for the update and for the accompanying photos of needed work.

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