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Elected officials for Columbus — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Andrew J. Ginther
Mayor2016–2027
Mayor Andrew Ginther's platform focuses heavily on sustained city growth, infrastructure investment through major bond packages, and community safety initiatives. His administration emphasizes ongoing development policies and collaborative crisis response proposals for Columbus.
City council
Chris Wyche
District 1 Council Member2026–2029
Nancy Day-Achauer
District 2 Council Member2024–2027
Rob Dorans
District 3 Council Member2026–2029
Rob Dorans's platform centers heavily on governmental reform and modernizing the structure of the Columbus City Council. He has been a vocal advocate for changing how council members are elected, criticizing the existing system and supporting charter amendments to overhaul local representation.
Emmanuel Remy
District 4 Council Member2026–2029
Nick Bankston
District 5 Council Member2024–2027
Melissa Green
District 6 Council Member2024–2027
Tiara Ross
District 7 Council Member2026–2029
Tiara Ross's campaign and legislative priorities center heavily on addressing housing needs and improving public safety within Columbus. Her platform focuses on utilizing her insider experience to tackle these key urban challenges during her term on the City Council.
Lourdes Barroso de Padilla
District 8 Council Member2024–2027
Lourdes Barroso de Padilla's platform focuses heavily on fostering inclusivity, expanding civic conversations to ensure the city serves all residents equitably, and championing workplace equity through legislative proposals such as pay transparency.
Shannon Hardin
District 9 Council Member2024–2027
Former officials (3)
Otto Beatty III
District 7 Council MemberDistrict 7; appointed by council Jan 27 2025 to Favor's seat; did not seek election; seat passed Jan 2026 (Ross elected Nov 2025). End = Lot B cycle, Dec 31 2025.
Shayla Favor
District 7 Council MemberDistrict 7 (Lot B); resigned effective Dec 31 2024 to become Franklin County Prosecutor. (city cycle: terms begin Jan 1 after the November election)
Mitchell J. Brown
At-Large Council MemberAt-large seat; council appointee to fill Elizabeth Brown's at-large seat for about 12 months; term ended Dec 31 2023 (successor seats Jan 2024). Start date not published. (city cycle: terms begin Jan 1 after the November election)
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