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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Household hazardous waste collection day
Council will consider applying for up to $50,000 from Ohio EPA's Recycle Ohio grant to hold a household hazardous waste collection day, with the city chipping in up to $12,500 if the grant is awarded. That's a chance for residents to safely dispose of paints, chemicals, and similar materials.
Water Softening Treatment Facility
The city is borrowing about $20 million at 2.51% for the membrane softening plant; the $283,846 payment covers loan administrative costs. Loan repayments come from water user fees starting January 2029.
Langstroth cottage preservation
The historic Langstroth cottage on Patterson Avenue, vacant and threatened, will get a preservation plan from a student intern, with options including possible relocation funding.
Urban tree management plan tree list update
Council updated which tree species are on the city's approved list — part of ongoing urban forestry management across Oxford's public spaces.