Columbus mayor, city council and municipal policy news
Columbus City Council honored a Department of Water and Power employee this week for stepping in to help a young woman in crisis and staying with her until first responders arrived. Charles Coleman was recognized during Monday’s council meeting. City Council President Shannon Hardin called Coleman a superhero in front of the full council. “When … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther delivered his 2026 State of the City address Tuesday, highlighting falling violent crime rates, record housing construction and plans to grow women’s professional sports in the city. Ginther gave the speech at the Franklin County Harmony Center in the Northland area. The event was also streamed live on the … Read more
The Columbus City Council ICE vote made history on Monday with a unanimous 9–0 decision. Every council member agreed to pass five new laws that limit how federal immigration officers (ICE) work in Columbus. These rules change how federal agents use city-owned buildings and interact with local police. These changes will start as soon as … Read more