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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 11.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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City of Columbus Dedicates New Downtown Office Building To Former Mayor Michael B. Coleman
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and the City of Columbus named a new Downtown office building after the city’s longest serving mayor.
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Mayor Ginther and City Council Announce Proposed Changes to City’s Tax Incentive Policies
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Council announced a proposed overhaul to the city’s tax incentive policies that would make significant changes to support affordable, mixed-use housing development and create a new wage standard for business developments.
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Mayor Ginther Responds to Federal Government Shutdown
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government.
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Mayor Ginther Responds to Columbus Being Named a Finalist for Next Amazon Headquarters
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement in regard to Columbus being one of 20 cities being considered for a second headquarters for Amazon.
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Mayor Ginther and City Council Announce Additional Funding for Safety Strategy
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin announced $2 million in additional funding for the Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy.
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City of Columbus Extends Application Deadline for Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission
The City of Columbus has extended the deadline for the application to the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission, a component of Mayor Andrew J. Ginther’s Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy to Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
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