City Policy Designed to Create More Affordable Housing
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Council announced historic changes to a decades-long residential tax incentive policy.
- learn more
City of Columbus Announces Opening of CNG West Fueling Station
Columbus opened the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) West Fueling Station at 5115 Krieger Court, the fourth and largest fueling site in the City of Columbus.
- learn more
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Continues Extended Hours at Community Recreation Centers
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that the city will continue extended hours through Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at some community recreation centers to give residents a place to cool off during this heat wave.
- learn more
Mayor Ginther Extends Hours at Community Recreation Centers to Help Neighborhoods Beat the Heat
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has extended hours at some community recreation centers to give residents a place to cool off on this fourth day of extreme heat.
- learn more
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Releases Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement regarding Supreme Court decision that impacts public sector unions.
- learn more
City’s Public Art Strategic Plan Enters its Second Phase
Art on High, the City’s Public Art Strategic Plan for the High Street Corridor from Goodale Street to 9th Avenue, has entered into its second phase with a Request for Qualifications from local and national artists.
- learn more
City Seeks New Nominees for 2018 Columbus Hall of Fame Induction
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther is asking residents to nominate new candidates for the Columbus Hall of Fame.
- learn more
The City of Columbus Dedicates Park Space to Former Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Council are naming the west side park at COSI Dorrian Green after former Columbus City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian in honor of his unwavering service to the city for 52 years
- learn more
Mayor Ginther Announces Neighborhood Pride’s 19th Season
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced four neighborhoods selected for the Neighborhood Pride program: Schumacher Place, Strawberry Farms, Beechwood and Pinecrest, and Georgian Heights.
- learn more
Ohio Designates 44 “Opportunity Zones” in Columbus To Entice Developers to Invest in Opportunity Neighborhoods
Columbus neighborhoods from the Far East Side to Hilltop will benefit from a new “Opportunity Zone” program from the U.S. Treasury.
- learn more
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 11.
- learn more
Mayor Ginther Briefed Community on Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther briefed community members on the status of the initiatives of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy at the Linden Community Recreation Center.
- learn more
Mayor Ginther Unveils 2018 Capital Improvements Budget
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther unveiled his 2018 Capital Improvements Budget in conjunction with Columbus City Council this morning at Blackburn Community Recreation Center on the Near East Side
- learn more
City of Columbus Celebrates GreenSpot Business, School and Neighborhood Accomplishments
The City of Columbus presented the prized GreenSpotLight award to three GreenSpot member organizations as part of the annual GreenSpot celebration.
- learn more
FutureReady Columbus Board Names Longtime School Administrator New Executive Director
On Thursday, March 22, the FutureReady Board of Directors named Jane D. Leach as the new Executive Director of the organization.
- learn more
Columbus City Leaders Propose Common Sense Local Gun Laws
New Laws Aim to Reduce Gun Violence by Closing Gap Between State and Federal Law, Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence, and Remove Dangerous Weapons From Neighborhoods.
- learn more
Mayor Ginther Appoints 17 People to Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther appointed 17 people to the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission at an announcement at Driving Park Community Recreation Center at 1100 Rhoads Ave.
- learn more
City of Columbus Joins Ohio Attorney General In Lawsuit of Precourt Sports Ventures and Major League Soccer
The City of Columbus joined a lawsuit filed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine against Precourt Sports Ventures and Major League Soccer in their attempt to move Columbus Crew SC to Austin.
- learn more
City Officials Respond to Governor Kasich’s Proposals To Curb Gun Violence
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and City Attorney Zach Klein released a statement in response to Governor John Kasich’s proposal to curb gun violence.
- learn more
Vacant Structures Continue to Decrease in Columbus Neighborhoods
Vacant and abandoned structures cause blight and can be magnets for crime. But in Columbus neighborhoods, nuisance properties are on the decline.
- learn more