Columbus Council Stalls Vote On Legal Fees From Finance Department Probe
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Columbus city leaders are at odds over whether to use taxpayer dollars to cover $47,000 in legal fees—a debate that took center stage at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
The fees were incurred when the HR Director of the Finance Department sought legal representation during a sheriff’s office investigation into the former city manager’s leaked tax information. Some council members argue the law firm overcharged the city, while others believe the city is legally obligated to pay.
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