We already have a buy-in from the city of Columbus and a buy-in from a lot of residents and businesses in the neighborhood.

The Columbus City Council does not have the time or the resources to drill down to every single issue affecting every single neighborhood in Columbus.

Once we have collected the 500 signatures, we will send our application in to the city of Columbus. While they are reviewing the application, we will hold an election for the seven to 21 people...

They want to make sure there is sufficient interest in creating a neighborhood commission.