Council talks 2026 priorities during work session
City staff and officials put special focus on economic development, placemaking an essential services during a work session exploring 2026 budget priorities this week.
Sustainability
Council OKs new electric aggregation program and economic development plan
Oxford will switch to a new organization with a focus on renewable education for its electric aggregation program. Plus, City Council formally approved an economic development strategic plan in a 6-1 vote.
City commission evaluates emissions
The Oxford City Council will review a new greenhouse gas inventory following a work session with the Climate Action Steering Committee.
How Oxford is keeping trash out of landfills at events
Large-scale events often come with large-scale waste. In Oxford, government initiatives and local organizations' efforts are cutting down on the amount of trash that ends up in landfills after the city's biggest festivals and other celebrations.
Regalia Reuse program cuts back on textile waste — and graduation costs
Regalia Reuse allows Miami University graduates to borrow and donate graduation memorabilia
EVs in Oxford: Range anxiety
Driving an electric car comes with a built-in fear of running out of charge on long trips, but James Rubenstein writes that local EV drivers manage that anxiety with careful planning.
Fast-charging EV stations coming to Oxford through grant funding
Oxford is using $900,000 in grant funding to install new electric vehicle chargers, but city officials disagreed on their locations during a meeting April 1.