City of Columbus Receives AAA Bond Rating From All Three Rating Agencies
The City of Columbus received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Credit Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P’s Global Ratings this week, the highest rating available.
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Smart Columbus Deploys over $3.6 Million Worth of Mobile Solar Technology
Smart Columbus today unveiled Central Ohio’s first deployment of mobile solar technologies implemented in partnership with DC Solar Freedom at Ohio Dominican University (ODU).
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Mayor Ginther Offers Statement Regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
A response to the announcement made by Attorney General Jeff Sessions regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.
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Mayor Ginther Offers Statement on Racism
In response to events in Charlottesville, Virginia, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther offered a statement.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and the City of Columbus Host the Inaugural Ohio Municipalities Business Conference
The first Ohio Municipalities Business Conference opened today at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
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Mayor Ginther and Mount Carmel Health System Urge Senators to Revise U.S. Senate Health Care Bill
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Mount Carmel Health System urged Senators to revise the health care bill currently being considered by the U.S. Senate.
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Mayor Andrew Ginther and the City of Columbus Set to Host the Inaugural Ohio Municipalities Business Conference
Registration is now open for the Ohio Municipalities Business Conference.
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City, County Unveil Franklin County Opiate Plan
Elected officials and community leaders gathered this afternoon at the Reeb Avenue Center on Columbus’ south side to unveil a new plan to address the ongoing opiate addiction and overdose crisis.
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Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long to Retire
After more than 30 years of service, Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long announced her plans to retire at the end of 2017.
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City of Columbus and Community Partners Kick Off School’s Out Summer Events
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Columbus City Schools Superintendent/CEO Dr. Dan Good and Councilmember Jaiza Page, along with many community partners, announced the kick off of summer events at Driving Park Community Center.
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Columbus Selected for 100-Day Challenge to Address Youth Homelessness
Columbus has been selected as one of five cities in a 100-Day Challenge by “A Way Home America,” a non-profit organization that creates transformative and sustained impact on tough societal challenges.
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City Announces 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program
The City of Columbus is now accepting applications for the ACHIEVE Summer Youth and Young Adult Jobs Program.
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Mayor Ginther and City Council Announce Funds for New Grocery Store in Franklinton
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Council announced $150,000 from the Westside Community Fund for a new 5,000-square foot, not-for-profit grocery store and café to be located at 1160 W. Broad Street.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Council Announce 2017 Capital Improvements Budget
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Council announced the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget (CIB).
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Developer selected for North Market Redevelopment
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced this morning that the development team of Wood Companies/Schiff Capital will lead the efforts to redevelop the North Market site.
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Mayor Ginther Responds to Police-Involved Incident
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released the a statement regarding a police-involved incident.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Announces Safe Spring Break Initiatives
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, members of City Council, Columbus City Schools and other local partners announced programs and activities to help ensure a safe spring break for students of Columbus City Schools.
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Statement from Mayor Ginther Regarding Grand Jury Investigation
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released a statement regarding the grand jury investigation of the police-involved shooting of Henry Green.
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FutureReady Leader Tapped to Help Lead National Education Effort
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and George Barrett, co-chairs of FutureReady, a public-private partnership committed to preparing Columbus students for college and the workforce, announce that Lillian Lowery, President and CEO of FutureReady, is stepping down.
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City of Columbus Awards 2017 Fred J. Yates Memorial Scholarship
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and the City of Columbus offer congratulations to Rishi Bhanot, President of Bear Environmental LLC, for being given the 2017 Frederick J. Yates Memorial Scholarship Minority Business Award
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