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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 2d

Columbus! Today is the last day to register to vote or update your registration ahead of the November election.

Updating your registration takes less than 5 minutes and allows you to vote at the precinct closest to you on Election Day.

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 22d

Neighbors! Did you know today is National Voter Registration Day? Make sure your voice is heard this November by registering to vote or updating your registration by October 6th!

Click the link below to register, update your information, or confirm your registration.

voteohio.gov

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 14d

Hey Neighbors! The next Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee hearing is Tuesday, October 21st at 3:30 P.M. at the Rumpke Recycling and Resource Center at 1190 Joyce Avenue. We'll be hearing testimony about expanding recycling access and utility reselling.

We hope to see you there!

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cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to all who attended our community meeting this week at Scioto Southland Community Center. It was a great way for councilmembers to connect with residents and for participants to learn more about City resources.

Our next community meeting is Oct. 22 on the west side. More info coming soon!

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 22d

Neighbors! Did you know today is National Voter Registration Day? Make sure your voice is heard this November by registering to vote or updating your registration by October 6th!

Click the link below to register, update your information, or confirm your registration.

voteohio.gov

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 29d

Want to volunteer in a garden, but not sure which one? Use Franklin Park Conservatory's garden mapping tool to find a garden near you.

Garden Mapping Initiative - Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

A horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chihuly artworks.

www.fpconservatory.org

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 29d

Volunteer opportunities for people of all ages at Urban Farm Church, working on farm management or helping with their free farm stand on Sundays!

Volunteers | Mysite

www.urbanfarmchurch.org

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 29d

Volunteer to help with operations at South Side Family Farms, a group dedicated to increasing access to fresh produce on the South Side

SSFF Home | South Side Family Farms

Our future depends on the seeds we sow today. We work side-by-side as Columbus South Side neighbors to cultivate a community of wellness that heals our bod ...

southsidefamilyfarms.com

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 29d

Volunteer with Local Matters at pop-up markets or doing meal prep, or with Columbus Food Rescue redistributing fresh food

Volunteer - Local Matters

Volunteer Explore volunteer opportunities with Local Matters and help build a better food system in Central Ohio.

local-matters.org

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 29d

Volunteer with Mid - Ohio Food Collective preparing meals, packing food, or tending to the community gardens

Hunger Action Month 2025

September 2025 is Hunger Action Month, and Mid-Ohio Food Collective is spreading the word that hunger exists in every community.

info.mofc.org

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · 29d

September is Hunger Action Month. We know that now more than ever it is so vital to support local organizations that are working to reduce the burden of hunger in our communities.

Neighbors, consider spending some time volunteering with these incredible organizations listed below 🧵

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Sep 6

Corporations should pay for their usage & infrastructure. But we also need more energy generation!

📢Clean energy is the fastest to deploy!
So why does the Ohio Leg. put needless regulations on clean energy projects? To manufacture an energy crisis for Fossil Fuel interests.
bit.ly/NBC4DataCent...

PUCO rejects bid to overturn AEP’s new rate structures for large data centers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio rejected a bid from Amazon, Google and others to overturn AEP’s new tariff, or rate structure, specifically for data cent…

www.nbc4i.com

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey neighbors! Have you signed up for the Scioto River Cleanup yet?

Keep Columbus Beautiful @keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us on Sunday, September 21 at 10 AM for our annual Scioto River cleanup at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Signup today: www.givepulse.com/event/642386...

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Keep Columbus Beautiful @keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨Starting today!🚨Check your schedule at columbus.gov/trash 🚮🗓️

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Aug 21

Columbus! Check to see if your route is changing on September 2nd by checking the PickUp CBUS App or by going to the link in my bio!

Columbus Public Service @columbusdps.bsky.social · Aug 21

Big changes are coming to trash collection, meaning your route color and pickup day may be different! @dispatch.com reports on the upcoming shifts in trash schedule.👇#KnowWhenToRoll

Columbus trash schedule changing for half the city. See if you're impacted by the switch.

Columbus is changing when trash is picked up for around half of its households, according to an Aug. 20 press release.

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 21

One day left to submit testimony, email [email protected] by noon on July 22 to provide written or public testimony!

cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 17

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche will host a public hearing featuring the Smart Surfaces Coalition and experts sharing the benefits of green building practices. The committee will also hear from the Department of Public Service and others about recycling and waste diversion programs.

Public Hearing Notice.
Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee.
Hosted by Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche.
Topics:
Benefits of green building practices.
Recycling and waste diversion programs.
Wednesday, July 23.
Starts at 3:30 p.m.
Columbus City Hall Council Chambers.
To provide written or public testimony please email clgolterman@columbus.gov with the subject: “July 23 Hearing Testimony” with your name and address by noon on July 22.
Watch live on Facebook at ColsCouncil and Youtube at CityofColumbus.

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 18

This week we were back in the district hearing from our neighbors about issues that matter to them.

Thank you to all who came and thank you to the Polaris Centers of Commerce for hosting us!

Reposted by Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche

cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 17

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche will host a public hearing featuring the Smart Surfaces Coalition and experts sharing the benefits of green building practices. The committee will also hear from the Department of Public Service and others about recycling and waste diversion programs.

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 16

Last week, I sat down with Josie Smith at CTV to dive into the pollinator garden code change and explain the rationale behind this change.

🔗 Full interview is available at the link in my bio.

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 16

Hey neighbors! I look forward to seeing you today at 4PM.

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 9

We're one week away from my next Wednesdays with Wyche!

These community office hours are meant to be a space where I can hear directly from you about your concerns.

Walk-ins are always welcome but you can RSVP at the link below.

bit.ly/WedswithWyche
8800 Lyra Dr.
Columbus, OH 43240

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hey Neighbors! The next Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee hearing is on July 23 at 3:30PM in Council Chambers here at City Hall.

Want to submit testimony? Email [email protected]

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 9

We're one week away from my next Wednesdays with Wyche!

These community office hours are meant to be a space where I can hear directly from you about your concerns.

Walk-ins are always welcome but you can RSVP at the link below.

bit.ly/WedswithWyche
8800 Lyra Dr.
Columbus, OH 43240

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thank you to all of the residents who shared your knowledge and passion and to my colleagues in the Building and Zoning Division for helping to make this important change a reality.

cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social · Jun 30

Columbus is planting change. With new legislation championed by Councilmember @christopherwyche.bsky.social, we’re creating space for pollinator gardens — a simple, powerful step toward greener neighborhoods and healthier ecosystems.

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jul 1

Due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and changes in our climate, pollinator populations are declining dramatically. Here in the City of Columbus, we want to remove barriers to supporting these important members of our ecosystem.

Pollinator gardens are now exempt from noxious weed code!

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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche @christopherwyche.bsky.social · Jun 11

On the Far Northside, I heard from residents about rising property taxes burdening seniors, high utility bills, growing food pantry needs, and how we’ll meet water demand as data centers expand. We must continue to build a sustainable, equitable future—together.

@cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social

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cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social · Jun 9

With leadership from Councilmember @christopherwyche.bsky.social, Council has appointed 11 members to the new Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues — a group that will help shape a more accessible and inclusive future for our city.

A photo of the new appointed Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues and Councilmembers with the caption: Council Appoints 11 Members to the Newly Established Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues to Advance Accessibility and Inclusion.

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