6/21/2021 12:00:00 AM - City of Columbus Installs Significant Public Sculpture in the Short North Arts District
COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 21, 2021) -- Beginning June 22, the Short North Arts District will be home to the most significant public art installation in the City of Columbus’ history called "The Makers Monument." "The Makers Monument" is a new sculpture installation by Ohio-born and New York-based artist Mark Reigelman.- read more
6/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - Juneteenth to Become Paid Holiday for City of Columbus Employees in 2022
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that in celebration of Juneteenth full-time City of Columbus employees will be granted an additional paid holiday.- read more
6/15/2021 12:00:00 AM - City Announces American Rescue Plan Funding
The City of Columbus has received $93 million in federal funds out of an expected $187 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to provide assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.- read more
6/15/2021 12:00:00 AM - Columbus Named Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge
Columbus is one of 50 Champion Cities selected today as finalists in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation competition that identifies and accelerates the most ambitious ideas developed by cities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.- read more
6/8/2021 12:00:00 AM - Mayor Ginther Advances Legislation Establishing Roles and Responsibilities of Civilian Police Review Board
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced legislation that codifies the Civilian Police Review Board is complete and has been advanced to the Columbus City Council for consideration.- read more
6/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - Mayor Ginther Appoints Elaine Bryant Chief of Police
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced Elaine R. Bryant as the first-ever African American woman and external candidate to serve as chief of police for the City of Columbus.- read more