Columbus to Host Gun Buyback Drive-Thru Event Published on September 19, 2023 The Columbus Office of Violence Prevention, in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police, will host a gun buyback drive-thru event on Saturday, September 30. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus is Helping Neighborhoods to Stay Cool in the Heat Published on August 23, 2023 With temperatures forecasted to be in the 90s starting today through Friday, the City of Columbus is taking steps to help residents stay cool. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus Leaders Celebrate Grand Opening of New Affordable Housing Published on August 08, 2023 Mayor Ginther, Councilmember Favor and other community leaders today celebrated the grand opening of new affordable housing units at Town Square Station. This is the first rental housing development built in collaboration with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust, which will maintain ownership of the land and guarantee the long-term affordability of every unit. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus Launches Three Food Waste Drop-Off Facilities for Residents Published on August 07, 2023 Columbus residents now may use three new drop-off locations that collect food waste for composting, Mayor Ginther and the Department of Public Service announced. The facilities aim to help decrease the nearly 1 million pounds of food waste dumped at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill every day. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Leaders Announce $2M to Help House Columbus State Students Published on July 31, 2023 Mayor Ginther, Columbus City Council President Hardin and other community leaders today announced $2 million in funding for the Success Bridge program at Columbus State Community College. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus is Helping Neighborhoods to Beat the Heat Published on July 26, 2023 With temperatures forecasted to be in the 90s starting today through Saturday, the City of Columbus is taking steps to help residents stay cool. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus Public Safety Awarded $1 Million for Recruitment Published on July 25, 2023 The City of Columbus Department of Public Safety has been awarded a $1 million grant from the State of Ohio for a recruiting and marketing program to attract first responders. The grant is part of the Ohio Department of Public Safety Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Introducing a New Columbus.gov Published on July 18, 2023 On Monday, July 17, the City of Columbus launched a new, fresh and innovative design on its website, Columbus.gov. This new website features a modern look and feel, improved mobile compatibility and enhanced search functionality. In addition, the website has been better organized so that users can access the services and information they need more quickly. Tagged as: , Media Releases
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits Columbus to Discuss Workforce Hub Published on July 12, 2023 First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden visited Columbus today to launch the Workforce Hub initiative, ensuring students and workers have access to good-paying jobs created by President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Appoints Stephen Sayre to Deputy Chief of Staff Published on June 27, 2023 Mayor Ginther announced that Stephen Sayre will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, handling policy and governmental relations. Tagged as: , Media Releases