Mayor Ginther waves entrance fee on pools over the weekend
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has waived the $1 per person entrance fee at the city pools Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors to Hold 2022 Annual Meeting in Columbus
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has selected Columbus to hold its 2022 Annual Meeting in Columbus. It is the first time Columbus has hosted the meeting.
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Mayor Ginther Opens Five Community Centers This Weekend to Beat the Heat
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has ordered five community centers to remain open this weekend to give residents a place to cool off during the extreme heat.
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City and County Announce Private Fund to Advance Affordable Housing
The City of Columbus, along with Franklin County, corporate partners and The Columbus Foundation, announced a $100 million Housing Action Fund to address the need for affordable housing in Franklin County.
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City Seeks New Nominees for 2019 Columbus Hall of Fame Induction
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther is asking residents to nominate new candidates for the Columbus Hall of Fame.
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City Rolls Out Zoning Notification Sign Program
The City of Columbus wants to make sure every resident knows when major projects or zoning changes are being considered in their community.
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Seven Columbus Area Developments Receive OHFA Tax Credits
Seven Columbus area developments were granted tax credits from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), which are used to fund the construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing communities throughout Ohio.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Announces the Resignation of Recreation and Parks Director Tony Collins
After serving Columbus residents with great passion and drive, Columbus Recreation and Parks Director, Tony Collins has submitted his resignation to pursue the role of Chief Executive Officer at the YMCA of Central Ohio.
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Mayor Ginther To Unveil 2019 Capital Improvements Budget To Columbus City Council
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther will unveil his 2019 Capital Improvements Budget to Columbus City Council on Monday, May 13, 2019.
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City of Columbus Hires Community Engagement Firm and Launches Website to Keep Residents Up to Date on Police Chief Search
The City of Columbus hired The Saunders Company to lead community engagement efforts in the selection of the next chief of police and also announced the launch of a website to keep residents informed on the process.
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City of Columbus Celebrates GreenSpot Business’ Accomplishments
The City of Columbus presented the prized GreenSpotLight award to three GreenSpot member organizations as part of the annual GreenSpot celebration.
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Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and City of Columbus Seeking proposals for Regional Housing Study
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the City of Columbus today announced that they are seeking proposals for a regional housing strategy as part of an overall strategy to deal with the shortage of affordable housing.
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Mayor Ginther and Building-Construction Unions Sign Community Benefits Agreement
Today, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, other city officials, labor leaders and stakeholders signed a Community Benefits Agreement for the construction of the new Linden Community Center and Park.
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Columbus Accepting Nominations for the Shellabarger Illuminator Award
The City of Columbus is accepting nominations for the Shellabarger Illuminator Award to be presented at the annual City Hall Pride Illumination ceremony on June 10.
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City Announces Official Search for Chief of Police
The City of Columbus formally began its search for the next Chief of Police by announcing members of a search advisory committee, the release of a Request for Proposal for a search firm and a firm to handle community engagement in the process.
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Mayor Ginther Responds to Mitchell Indictment
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement regarding the indictment of former police officer Andrew Mitchell on charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Donna Dalton.
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Community Energy Savers Program Helps Linden Earn Grants
AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas are partnering with the City of Columbus to help Linden residents and businesses save energy and money.
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City of Columbus to Offer Free City Tax Assistance On Saturdays before Filing Deadline
The Columbus Division of Income Tax will be open on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13 to help Columbus residents who need assistance filing their City returns free of charge.
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City of Columbus Television to Rebroadcast on WCBZ-Channel 22
On Monday, April 1, 2019, the City of Columbus will begin a unique partnership with WCBZ-Channel 22 to simultaneously rebroadcast programming of Columbus Television (CTV) on this over-the-air station.
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Mayor Ginther Releases Statement Regarding Changes in Vice Unit
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement in regards to the abolishing of Vice Section assignments within the Columbus Division of Police.
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