Good Works Columbus: October 6th, 2025
Hey gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! Today is the last day to register to vote or update your registration.
Things you can do in person
Green Columbus Fall Tree Giveaway
Linden - October 12th
Sign up hereTransit Columbus Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, October 14th 7:00pm-8:30pm
Columbus Main Library 2A
Join us Tuesday, October 14th from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Columbus Library downtown branch for our monthly meeting. Heads up, we’ll be in Meeting Room 2B this time.
We'll be joined by COTA's Patrick Harris and Dorinda McCombs, COTA's new Chief LinkUS Officer. Dorinda and Patrick will discuss the ways COTA is preparing to ensure the success of LinkUS. We hope to see you there!Columbus Tree Coalition Meeting
Wednesday, October 15th 5:30pm-7:30pm
Columbus Library - Parsons Branch
Learn more about the coalition here and how it’s supporting the Columbus Urban Forestry Master Plan.Westerville Repair Cafe
For more information:
https://www.sustainablewesterville.org/repair-cafe
Things you can do online
Ohio Transportation Survey
Access Ohio 2050 (AO50) is Ohio's long-range, multi-modal transportation plan, developed by the Ohio Department of Transportation, that will Guide the state’s transportation policies, Inform investment decisions, and Support the work already being done to prepare Ohio’s transportation system for the future.The AO50 project team has developed 11 Draft Strategies to advance the plan's four goals of: Safety, Preservation, Efficiency, and Mobility.
The draft strategies are high-level statements that provide direction for the plan but stop short of defining detailed action items.
Survey link here: https://publicinput.com/ao50e2MORPC Leaders Listen Survey
This survey is part of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and The Columbus Dispatch’s Leaders Listen Series, a set of short public opinion polls that invite Central Ohio community members to provide their input on important community development topics. Please complete this survey to share your insights on environmental and sustainability issues and opportunities impacting the region.Support queer youth experiencing homelessness
Kaleidoscope Youth Center recently announced the closing of its housing program due to funding cuts. Donate to KYC here or donate directly to the youth that are experiencing these cuts.Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey
Share your input on ADUs in Columbus!
Other Stuff
Things I’m reading/watching:
Columbus City Council candidates Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel spar over transparency, ethical issues from WOSU
Trans youth react to Nationwide Children’s Hospital ending gender-affirming care from Matter News
When does early voting for 2025 election start in Franklin, Delaware and Licking counties? from Columbus Dispatch
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