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City Council hears from residents on vape law

Despite not having a quorum, members of Dublin City Council and staff heard from residents Thursday as they expressed their feelings on an ordinance prohibiting the establishment of new vape shops within the city limits.

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Applications being taken for next year’s Black History banner nominees
DDA: Towing will be for two-hour zone, not citywide

Miscommunication from a news post on social media led many to believe the Downtown Development Authority was gearing up to start towing vehicles that stayed more than two hours in any downtown parking space. 

Member: Dublin council not against city schools

A Dublin city councilman wants the public to know it is not the city of Dublin against the Dublin City Schools on consolidation.

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Mayor gives city schools failing grade for money management

It did not take long Friday morning for the Dublin City Council to approve the 18.564 mills tax rate passed by the city Board of Education after a final hearing the night before. However, the mayor and council's comments about the 25 percent school tax increase was a different story. 

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City Council rolls back its millage rate

The Dublin City Council voted 5-1 to roll back its millage rage from 5.948 to 4.6 mills during Thursday’s meeting, with Councilman Bennie Jones being the lone "no" vote. 

Residents speak in favor of keeping Stubbs gym

The Dublin City Council meeting chamber was packed last Thursday, with many in attendance telling their elected officials that they want to keep the gym at Stubbs Park and have it renovated, and also making clear they do not want any ponds at the expanded park.

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