/tags/lourdes-barroso-de-padilla Lourdes Barroso de Padilla en-US Copyright Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:38:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-24/unconfirmed-rumors-about-ice-operations-in-columbus-spread-as-agency-starts-raids-elsewhere Posts on social media report seeing ICE at local gas stations and international grocery stores. Some Facebook Groups have told residents to "Report Illegal Aliens." Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:38:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-24/unconfirmed-rumors-about-ice-operations-in-columbus-spread-as-agency-starts-raids-elsewhere George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-09-25/columbus-city-council-wants-to-create-new-commission-on-immigrant-and-refugee-affairs The commission would help ensure that immigrant and refugee voices are heard and will try to improve their ability to integrate, thrive and contribute to Columbus. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:07:50 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-25/columbus-city-council-wants-to-create-new-commission-on-immigrant-and-refugee-affairs George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-03-01/columbus-employers-no-longer-able-to-request-job-applicants-pay-history-under-new-law Columbus' salary history ban went into effect Friday, barring employees under threat of penalty from asking a job applicant about their salary history. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:22:08 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-01/columbus-employers-no-longer-able-to-request-job-applicants-pay-history-under-new-law George Shillcock /news/2022-03-07/sullivant-avenue-project-to-bring-art-road-changes-by-fall Public art and roadway changes to Sullivant Avenue is expected to help revitalize a two-mile stretch between Interstate 70 and Hague Avenue in the west side Hilltop corridor. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:44:18 GMT /news/2022-03-07/sullivant-avenue-project-to-bring-art-road-changes-by-fall Renee Fox /politics-government/2021-12-15/first-elected-columbus-city-council-latina-setting-priorities-for-new-job The first Latina ever elected to serve on Columbus City Council is still trying to absorb her election victory in November. Lourdes Barroso de Padilla said she’s excited about working to include more of the concerns of immigrants and their families into the city's plans. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:15:37 GMT /politics-government/2021-12-15/first-elected-columbus-city-council-latina-setting-priorities-for-new-job Debbie Holmes /politics/2021-04-20/nominating-committee-picks-ballot-replacement-for-retiring-columbus-city-council-members The nominating committee tasked with picking replacements for two retiring Columbus City Council members has submitted one new name for the May 4 primary ballot and endorsed another candidate. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:39:18 GMT /politics/2021-04-20/nominating-committee-picks-ballot-replacement-for-retiring-columbus-city-council-members Clare Roth, Nick Houser /news/2021-04-02/second-columbus-council-member-announces-retirement-after-ballot-deadline-causing-outcry Columbus City Council member Mitchell Brown will step down at the end of this year. It’s the second council resignation in two weeks, and the timing is raising some eyebrows. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:31:13 GMT /news/2021-04-02/second-columbus-council-member-announces-retirement-after-ballot-deadline-causing-outcry Nick Evans