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 (20)(General)
Westbourne Avenue Commercial District Residential Variance
Private property investments with no direct public expenditure required.
ballot measures
The exact price tag isn't clear yet, but running these ballot measures will use up some taxpayer funds for administration and voting.
ballot measure
While the exact price tag depends on what's on the ballot, running citywide elections always costs taxpayers a bit of cash.
surveillance technology
While the exact contract costs weren't the main focus, taxpayers are footing the bill for a surveillance system that is currently sparking heavy debate.
public nuisance abatement
Property values in the surrounding area could see a nice bump now that this major neighborhood blight is gone.
statue controversy
If the city decides to reinstall or store the statue, taxpayers could end up footing the bill for moving, security, and potential maintenance costs.
surveillance cameras
Taxpayers are funding the rollout of these new tracking systems, though the exact price tag on your bill isn't fully clear yet.
business nuisance abatement
Shutting down these troubled spots could cost the city some tax revenue upfront, but it should save taxpayer dollars by cutting down on police and emergency responses.
monument dispute
Taxpayer dollars keep getting funneled into endless meetings and security for a statue that nobody can agree on.
monument debate
City taxpayers might end up footing the bill for potential security costs, storage logistics, or reinstallation fees if this debate turns into an official administrative battle.
cybersecurity and IT recovery
While the exact recovery costs weren't highlighted here, getting these digital services back online definitely saves city resources spent on manual report-taking.
public health initiative
It saves regular event-goers a bit of cash on emergency supplies.
data center regulations
It could help keep your monthly utility bills from creeping up by making sure massive tech operations don't run through all our water.
federal lawsuit
This lawsuit decides whether Columbus loses out on crucial federal safety grants that fund local emergency operations.
Youth Curfew and Parental Responsibility Modernization
You might dodge a pesky municipal fine if your teen stays home on time.
surveillance technology contract
Your tax dollars are currently funding these automated license plate readers, though the exact contract cost remains a point of contention.
legal action
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for a pricey legal battle against the federal government.
labor agreement
While the exact price tag wasn't blasted everywhere, avoiding a strike keeps local businesses from taking a hit and saves the district from costly emergency expenses.
business closure
Property values in the area could get a nice bump now that this crime magnet is gone.
governance reform
It might cost a bit more to run bigger elections and manage more offices, but it shouldn't hit your wallet hard.
Decisions during term (29)
Recorded while Ginther was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.