Utilities Payment Help Increased to Columbus Residents Affected by COVID-19
The City of Columbus is making additional funding from the 2020 federal Coronavirus, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act available for utility assistance grants to Columbus residents.
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Columbus Celebrates Sustainability Accomplishments: Issue 1 Win and Top Environment Rating From International Organization
Two developments are keeping the City of Columbus as a national and regional leader in sustainability.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Releases 2021 Proposed Operating Budget
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released his proposed 2021 General Fund budget.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Announces 2020 Capital Improvements Budget
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget (CIB) which includes nearly $113 million in new infrastructure projects to support police reform, increase affordable housing and invest in Columbus neighborhoods.
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City of Columbus and Partners Announce Learning Extension Centers
The City of Columbus and other partners today announced a coalition of Learning Extension Centers around the community.
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City of Columbus Extends Outdoor Dining Program
The outdoor seating pilot program for restaurants and bars has been extended through November.
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Columbus Selected to Participate in New Program to Tackle Budget Crises and Advance Equity with Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that Columbus is one of 30 cities that will participate in the What Works Cities City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery program.
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Columbus Tops 30,000 Home Energy Audits in 2020
The City of Columbus’ Sustainable Steps program celebrated a key environmental protection sustainability milestone on October 7 - surpassing 30,000 home energy audits in Columbus within two years.
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City Seeks to Repeal Bar and Restaurant Curfew
Legislation to repeal Ordinance 1821-2020 that imposes a 10 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants will be presented to Columbus City Council tonight for a vote.
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City of Columbus Announces Trick or Treat Date and Time
Following the guidelines released by the Ohio Department of Health and in line with the recommendation of MORPC, the City of Columbus will allow trick-or-treat on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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City of Columbus Announces Precinct Election Official Leave
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, along with Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and Franklin County Board of Elections Director Ed Leonard announced a Precinct Election Official Leave Program to encourage City of Columbus employees to work the General Election on November 3, 2020.
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Hundreds of Small and Minority Businesses Receive Funding From the City and Franklin County
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, along with Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and Franklin County Board of Commissioners President John O’Grady announced that more than 850 small, minority and women-owned businesses have received more than $8.3 million from the Columbus-Franklin County COVID-19 Small Business Response and Recovery Fund.
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Local Organizations Cheered for Environmental Success through GreenSpot
The City of Columbus’ annual GreenSpotLight awards celebration recognized three businesses for their outstanding sustainability practices
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Local Human Service Agencies to receive CARES Act Funding
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther was joined by Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla Tyson and Franklin County Board of Commissioners President John O’Grady to announce $20 million in funding to human services organizations that provide programs that address essential needs of Columbus and Franklin County residents.
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Mayor Ginther Appoints Advisory Committee to Support Economic Recovery from COVID-19
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that he will convene a Recovery and Resiliency Advisory Committee.
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City of Columbus Facing $41 Million Reduction in Revenue in 2020
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Auditor Megan Kilgore announced that the impacts of COVID-19 have drastically reduced revenue expectations for 2020.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $2.5 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Expand Teen Health Programs in Columbus City Schools
The Office of Population Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $2.5 million grant to support and expand its school-based adolescent healthcare services within Columbus City Schools (CCS).
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City Releases Plan, Launches New Program for Financial Empowerment
The City unveiled a Financial Empowerment Roadmap that includes startling findings about the state of financial security of Columbus women and families.
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City of Columbus Celebrates Win Changing the Eviction Process
The City of Columbus and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus celebrated a victory on a decision by the Tenth District Court of Appeals that prevents landlords from evicting tenants without appearing in court.
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City of Columbus Announces Temporary Outdoor Seating Pilot Program
In an effort to assist local restaurants during the Public Health Emergency Order declared by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther in March, the City of Columbus is implementing a pilot program that will allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating in Columbus.
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