Mayor Ginther Advances Annual Community Shelter Board Funding Published on May 18, 2026 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has introduced legislation authorizing $13 million in city funding for the Community Shelter Board to support emergency shelter, outreach, homelessness prevention and housing stabilization services. This annual investment, advancing to Columbus City Council, will help residents experiencing housing crises. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Appoints Police Chief Bryant to a Second Five-Year Term Published on May 14, 2026 Mayor Ginther Appoints Police Chief Bryant to a Second Five-Year Term Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Announces Appointment of Director Alysha Martin Published on May 12, 2026 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther is proud to announce the appointment of Alysha Martin as the next director of the Department of Human Resources. Martin will lead the department comprised of approximately 50 employees who serve the City of Columbus’ nearly 10,000 full- and part-time employees. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Introduces Nearly $3M in Housing Stability Investments Published on April 22, 2026 Mayor Ginther introduces approximately $3 Million in housing stability investments, including funding for eviction prevention, legal assistance and housing stabilization services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther, Supt. Chapman Launch Traffic Safety Awareness Week Published on April 20, 2026 Mayor Ginther and Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman launched Traffic Safety Awareness Week at Hilltonia Middle School, debuting a new push-button crosswalk on W. Mound Street. Running April 20-24, the initiative supports Vision Zero Columbus, the city’s program to end fatal crashes by 2035. Students will participate in safety curricula while police focus on reducing speeds in school zones. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus Named #5 Nationally for Reductions in Gun Victimization Published on April 14, 2026 The Center for American Progress has named Columbus #5 in a new ranking of large cities with the strongest decline in gun victimizations from 2021 to 2025. The center’s April 7 report, "What City Leaders Say Is Helping Drive Down Gun Violence in Their Communities,” finds that while gun violence has declined nationally since the pandemic, Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Expands Clean and Safe Corridors Initiative Published on March 25, 2026 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther kicked off the 2026 Clean and Safe Corridors Initiative, which will focus on Long Street in the King-Lincoln District, Refugee Road on the Southeast side and State Route 161 (Dublin-Granville Road) in Northland. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus Announces 2026 Nonprofit Grants Published on March 23, 2026 Columbus is a growing city, and with that growth comes responsibility,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. “At a time of real uncertainty across the nation, we will continue to support our residents and strengthen the organizations serving our communities. These investments empower our nonprofit partners to continue meeting the needs of our neighbors. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Funding Review Advisory Committee Releases Report Published on March 12, 2026 The Funding Review Advisory Committee today released a thorough, community-driven examination of how local government funds essential community services and how public, private and philanthropic partners can work together to address growing needs amid rising costs, economic uncertainty and evolving state and federal support. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2026 State of the City Published on March 10, 2026 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther gave his 2026 State of the City Address. Tagged as: , Media Releases