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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hilliard public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Destination Hilliard program cuts
Budget constraints are forcing Destination Hilliard to pause two popular events — Galentine's and the Bunny Hop — for 2027, though the Coffee Festival drew over 10,000 visitors.
Sister Cities partnership exploration
In a Committee of the Whole session before the regular meeting, Council heard from Greater Columbus Sister Cities director Jamie Staley about how a Hilliard sister city could boost economic development, workforce programs, and cultural ties.
Old Hilliard boutique conditional use
The Happy Closet Boutique and Birch Tree Home can open retail in a converted house on Columbia Street, with conditions to repave the driveway and add a walkway.
Old Hilliard outdoor market at Otie's
Otie's will host a small vendor market on Thursday evenings and Sundays for six months, giving local small businesses, moms and entrepreneurs a place to sell. It's expected to draw foot traffic downtown during the summer concert series.
COTA seat goes to business CFO over community advocate
Council picked Forsee Power's CFO for the regional transit board, but one member argued for someone who knows what transit-dependent residents actually need.
Destination Hilliard tourism impact
The tourism bureau reported $64 million in overnight-visit impact, 127,000-plus hotel stays and events like the Columbus Coffee Festival that brought 11,000 visitors, funded by 25 percent of the city's bed tax plus sponsorships.
Liquor permit application at Roberts and Alton Darby Creek roads
Council discussed a liquor permit application near the Roberts Road and Alton Darby Creek Road intersection, a matter that can affect nearby businesses and residents.