/tags/andrew-ginther Andrew Ginther en-US Copyright Thu, 29 May 2025 18:13:29 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-29/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-nominated-for-scathing-secrecy-award-for-cyberattack-response The Investigative Reporters and Editors organization nominated Ginther and four other public officials or agencies. Thu, 29 May 2025 18:13:29 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-29/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-nominated-for-scathing-secrecy-award-for-cyberattack-response George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-will-run-for-re-election-in-2027-seeking-fourth-consecutive-term Ginther's campaign said the mayor intends to run for a fourth term. Wed, 28 May 2025 15:13:57 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-will-run-for-re-election-in-2027-seeking-fourth-consecutive-term George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Voters will see five bond issues, for safety and health, parks and recreation, public services, public utilities, and neighborhood development and affordable housing. Thu, 22 May 2025 19:51:39 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-05-06/city-of-columbus-suing-trump-administration-for-conditions-on-homelessness-funds The city stands to lose around $1 million in grant funding to fight homelessness unless it complies with the Trump administration’s executive orders. Tue, 06 May 2025 15:51:34 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-06/city-of-columbus-suing-trump-administration-for-conditions-on-homelessness-funds Allie Vugrincic /2025-04-30/house-bill-would-require-ohio-cities-cooperate-with-feds-on-immigration-or-lose-funding Ohio lawmakers are considering requiring cities to cooperate with immigration officials and if they don’t, they could lose state funding. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:20:30 GMT /2025-04-30/house-bill-would-require-ohio-cities-cooperate-with-feds-on-immigration-or-lose-funding Jo Ingles /politics-government/2025-04-30/columbus-officials-discuss-short-north-weekend-safety-initiatives Hops on High on Saturday, May 10, kicks off the entertainment district's summer season. More police officers will be on hand. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:11:33 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-30/columbus-officials-discuss-short-north-weekend-safety-initiatives Mark Ferenchik /politics-government/2025-04-16/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-to-announce-500m-housing-bond-safety-initiatives-in-speech Ginther will give his annual "State of the City" address at the Fort Hayes Performing Arts Center on Wednesday evening. The speech will largely focus on housing and safety. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:08:01 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-16/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-to-announce-500m-housing-bond-safety-initiatives-in-speech George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-20/columbus-joins-lawsuit-against-trump-doge-for-freeze-on-tree-grant The city has already spent close to $400,000 to plant more than 1,200 trees, with many of them in historically Black neighborhoods. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:17:02 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-20/columbus-joins-lawsuit-against-trump-doge-for-freeze-on-tree-grant WOSU News Staff /politics-government/2025-01-29/ohio-latino-advocates-speak-out-amid-trump-administration-deportation-efforts Advocates for Ohio's Latino communities say Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have begun arresting people in central Ohio. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:03:36 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-29/ohio-latino-advocates-speak-out-amid-trump-administration-deportation-efforts George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-01-24/unconfirmed-rumors-about-ice-operations-in-columbus-spread-as-agency-starts-raids-elsewhere Posts on social media report seeing ICE at local gas stations and international grocery stores. Some Facebook Groups have told residents to "Report Illegal Aliens." Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:38:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-24/unconfirmed-rumors-about-ice-operations-in-columbus-spread-as-agency-starts-raids-elsewhere George Shillcock