Mayor· 2016–2027
Andrew J. Ginther
Columbus
About
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.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureMayor Andrew Ginther announced a $1.9-billion bond package for the November ballot.
- developmentGinther stated that his administration's growth policies will continue following his electoral victory.
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Top issues during term (8)(Development)
Barthman Family Homes Affordable Housing Development
Projects utilize low-income housing tax credits and private investment to deliver units priced between $1,100 and $1,940 with long-term affordability restrictions.
Economic Development Grants to Rev1 Ventures and One Columbus
Up to $1 million from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund.
Type A Family Child Care Home Variance on Landers Ave.
Expanded access to local child care services for working families.
WestBend TIF and Community Authority
Property tax increments redirected to infrastructure instead of general levies; school share preserved.
Residential Infill and Apartment Rezoning
Modest increase in local property tax base through residential infill development.
Jones Avenue Auto Service and Repair Variance
Enables business operations and property investment for an automotive service use in the urban core.
Dublin Road Apartment Complex Development
Expands multi-family housing inventory and long-term municipal revenues.
domestic violence housing legislation
Survivors save money by walking away from broken leases penalty-free, though landlords might lose out on some early-termination fees.
Decisions during term (65)
Recorded while Ginther was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.