Columbus Public Health Steps-up Enforcement of Social Distancing and Hygiene for Businesses
Beginning today, Columbus Public Health will step up inspections on businesses to assure they are complying with the Ohio Department of Health’s orders for social distancing and basic hygiene to slow the spread of COVID- 19.
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Statement from Mayor Ginther Regarding Stay at Home Order
Mayor Ginther issued a statement regarding the Stay At Home order from Governor DeWine.
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Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor Announces Resignation
Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor announced that he will be resigning from his position as Fire Chief from the Columbus Division of Fire effective May 28, 2020.
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Second Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Columbus Suggests Community Spread
Columbus Public Health announced the second confirmed COVID-19 case in Columbus this morning.
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Franklin County Municipal Court Ceases Court Hearings During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Franklin County Municipal Court will remain open and functioning but all scheduled court hearings with the exception of prisoner cases will be continued to a date to be determined in the near future beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020.
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Columbus Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Columbus Division of Fire firefighter/EMT tested positive for COVID-19.
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Columbus Public Health Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
Columbus Public Health is reporting the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Columbus.
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City of Columbus Among 105 Globally To Score “A” For Leading Climate Action
The City of Columbus earned an “A” for its actions to stem climate change, according an organization that works worldwide to encourage companies and governments to reduce their carbon emissions.
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2020 State of the City
2020 State of the City Address
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Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission Releases Report
The Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission released its report to Mayor Andrew J. Ginther at Beatty Community Center in the Near East Side.
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Dr. Beverly Stallings-Johnson hired as Chief Diversity Officer
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that Dr. Beverly Stallings-Johnson will serve as Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Columbus.
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CITY, COUNTY EXPLORING LOCATION FOR NEW MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING
The City of Columbus and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners announced they are exploring the feasibility of constructing a new municipal courthouse at the southeast corner of South High Street and East Mound Street, between Mound and East Fulton Street
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Former Ohio State Chief of Police Hired as Deputy Director in Columbus Department of Public Safety
The Columbus Department of Public Safety announced that Craig Stone, former Chief of Police at The Ohio State University, and retired Columbus Division of Police lieutenant, has been hired as Deputy Public Safety Director.
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EDGE Program to Help Overcome Barriers to Job Readiness
The City of Columbus, in coordination with Alvis and Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio, launched the EDGE Program.
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Mayor Ginther and First Lady Shannon Ginther Announce New Columbus Women’s Commission Members
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and First Lady Shannon Ginther announced nine new Commissioners on the Columbus Women’s Commission.
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City of Columbus to Delay April Start of Annual Street Sweeping Program
The City of Columbus is delaying the April start of its annual street sweeping program at posted routes to ensure convenience and on-street parking availability for residents during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
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