/tags/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther en-US Copyright Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:13:53 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-01/public-safety-expected-to-top-the-list-of-issues-discussed-at-u-s-mayors-conference-in-columbus Columbus is gearing up to host the 91st Annual Meeting of the 2023 U.S. Conference of Mayors June 2-5. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:13:53 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-01/public-safety-expected-to-top-the-list-of-issues-discussed-at-u-s-mayors-conference-in-columbus Debbie Holmes /politics-government/2023-03-21/mayor-andrew-ginther-discusses-crime-prevention-growth-in-state-of-the-city-address The speech included positive media clips featuring Ginther from the last several years, interviews he conducted with city residents and a speech about new initiatives and challenges from the last couple of years. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:48:58 GMT /politics-government/2023-03-21/mayor-andrew-ginther-discusses-crime-prevention-growth-in-state-of-the-city-address Renee Fox /politics-government/2023-02-06/columbus-city-council-proposes-an-additional-23-million-for-city-spending-this-year If the amendments are approved, as expected, that will give the city a total budget of $2.3 billion, with a general fund of $1.163 billion for the year. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:25:49 GMT /politics-government/2023-02-06/columbus-city-council-proposes-an-additional-23-million-for-city-spending-this-year Renee Fox /news/2021-11-09/ginther-proposes-over-660-million-to-department-of-public-safety Hiring more police officers and firefighters is one of the goals for Mayor Andrew Ginther in the 2022 operating budget. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:17:04 GMT /news/2021-11-09/ginther-proposes-over-660-million-to-department-of-public-safety Michael Lee /news/2021-10-29/columbus-city-officials-and-nonprofit-partners-announce-affordable-housing-plans City and non-profit leaders at a press conference on Thursday outlined plans for more affordable housing with the remaining funds from a $50 million bond issue passed in 2019. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:20:41 GMT /news/2021-10-29/columbus-city-officials-and-nonprofit-partners-announce-affordable-housing-plans Scott Good /politics/2021-10-27/city-state-and-community-leaders-express-sharp-criticism-of-issue-7 Democratic and community leaders called the green energy issue that claims it will reduce electricity costs "a scam," "a trick," and "disrespectful" to Black communities. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:59:50 GMT /politics/2021-10-27/city-state-and-community-leaders-express-sharp-criticism-of-issue-7 Scott Good /news/2021-09-28/linden-residents-welcome-free-market-and-pharmacy With funding from the city of Columbus, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Columbus Next Generation Corporation and a couple nonprofits, the Linden Fresh Food Market now provides free food and pharmacy access to residents who qualify. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:33:26 GMT /news/2021-09-28/linden-residents-welcome-free-market-and-pharmacy Scott Good /news/2021-06-02/city-announces-elaine-bryant-as-new-columbus-police-chief Elaine Bryant, currently the deputy chief of the Detroit Police, will be the next chief of the Columbus Division of Police. She will be Columbus’ first police chief selected from outside the department, and the first Black female police chief in the city. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:49:24 GMT /news/2021-06-02/city-announces-elaine-bryant-as-new-columbus-police-chief Adora Namigadde /news/2021-04-28/columbus-officials-ask-department-of-justice-to-investigate-police A week after a Columbus Division of Police officer killed Ma'Khia Bryant, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein formally asked the Department of Justice to investigate the city's police department. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:39:23 GMT /news/2021-04-28/columbus-officials-ask-department-of-justice-to-investigate-police Adora Namigadde /news/2021-04-23/makhia-bryants-neighbors-grapple-with-her-death A frenzy of media teams descended onto Legion Lane after a Columbus Police officer killed Ma'Khia Bryant. A few days later, neighbors are grappling with the aftermath. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:27:31 GMT /news/2021-04-23/makhia-bryants-neighbors-grapple-with-her-death Adora Namigadde