COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus voters are considering five bond issues on the ballot that would allow the city to borrow up to $1.9 billion for a range of public projects — from affordable housing to police and fire stations, parks and infrastructure.

City officials say the proposed bonds would not raise taxes, adding the funding is meant to keep pace with the city’s rapid growth.

“Columbus is growing. We have to invest in our infrastructure,” said City Council President Shannon Hardin.

Hardin said $500 million of the proposal would go toward affordable housing, calling the investment critical as the city projects it will need 100,000 additional housing units over the next decade.

“At the end of the day, it’s about making sure folks are able to live in our community and afford to live in

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