City of Columbus Announces $15/Hour for Full-Time City Employees
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and City Council President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown announced that all City of Columbus full-time permanent employees now make a minimum of $15 an hour.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Announces Deputy Chief of Staff Greg Davies Accepts New Role
After 20 years serving the city of Columbus, Deputy Chief of Staff Greg Davies has accepted a new position as Vice President of Planning and Development with the Columbus Partnership.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Announces 2019 Inductees into the Columbus Hall of Fame
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced today that he will induct the late Reverend Dr. Charles E. Booth, the late Helen Jenkins Davis, Donna A. James, and Jim Lorimer into the Columbus Hall of Fame.
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City of Columbus Receives Certificate for Most Water Conserved
The City of Columbus was presented with a certificate from the Wyland Foundation for being the winner in the 8th Annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by pledging to reduce its water use by 65.4 million gallons over the next year.
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City of Columbus Announces Panelists for ConnectUS Business Conference & Expo Opening Breakfast Roundtable
The City of Columbus announced the panelists for the ConnectUS Business Conference & Expo Opening Breakfast Roundtable to discuss how Columbus is leading the way as America’s equal opportunity city.
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City of Columbus Announces Panelists for ConnectUS Business Conference & Expo Signature Luncheon
The City of Columbus announced the panelists for the ConnectUS Business Conference & Expo Signature Luncheon, one of the premier events for the day-long event on October 2, 2019.
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Columbus Awarded Competitive Grant to Create Financial Empowerment Strategy for Women and Families
The City of Columbus wants to provide women and families a pathway out of poverty. In July 2019, the City received a $20,000 CityStart grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) to create a sustainable roadmap for financial stability and empowerment.
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City of Columbus Maintains Highest Possible Triple A Bond Rating
The City of Columbus has again earned credit ratings of Aaa/AAA/AAA -- the highest possible credit ratings from Moody’s Investors Service, S&P Global Ratings, and Fitch Ratings, respectively.
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Development Director Steve Schoeny to Depart, Chief Innovation Officer Michael Stevens to Serve as Interim
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced Chief Innovation Officer Michael Stevens will serve as Interim Director of the Columbus Department of Development pending the departure of current Director Steve Schoeny.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and City of Columbus to Host ConnectUS Business Conference & Expo
Registration is now open for the 2019 ConnectUS Business Conference & Expo presented by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
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Ohio Mayors Alliance Recognizes Columbus With Grant
The Ohio Mayors Alliance recognized Columbus with a grant award for the City's joint work with I Know I Can and Columbus City Schools to promote seniors taking charge of their futures, crossing the finish line at graduation, and then reaching higher by going to college, getting a job, beginning a career, or serving in the military.
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City of Columbus Releases Operational Review on Division of Police
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released the operational review of the Columbus Division of Police conducted by Matrix Consulting.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announces retirement of Education Department Director Rhonda Johnson
After five years of serving as the Education Department Director, Rhonda Johnson will retire from the City of Columbus in early August.
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City of Columbus Releases Disparity Study
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion released a study that measured disparity in city prime contracts and subcontracts between 2012 and 2015.
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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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