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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)

  • infrastructure
    Mayor Andrew Ginther announced a $1.9-billion bond package for the November ballot.
  • development
    Ginther stated that his administration's growth policies will continue following his electoral victory.

At a glance

News mentions
5

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

Decisions during term (9)

Recorded while Ginther was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., for the George’s Creek apartment community. ($0.00)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., for the Pheasant Run apartment community. ($0.00)

approved9-0Sep 28, 2026

To amend Section 215.04 of the Columbus City Codes to reflect the updated Division of Housing Opportunity within the Department of Development; to repeal existing Section 215.04 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.…

approved8-0Sep 14, 2026

2509-2026 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an Assignment, Assumption, and Subordination Agreement with Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), and an Assignment, Assumption, and Subordination…

approved8-0Aug 31, 2026

A0151-2026 Appointment of Denise Robinson, President and CEO, Alvis Inc., 2100 Stella Court, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, replacing Jacquelin R. Lewis ,with a term…

approved9-0Jun 29, 2026

1888-2026 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Housing Innovation Partnership for the purpose of providing support to the organization’s efforts to establish a Workforce…

approved9-0Jun 22, 2026

Affordable Housing Grant to Enterprise Community Partners

approved9-0Jun 1, 2026

1616-2026 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in support of its Housing Assistance Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00…

approved9-0Jun 1, 2026

1528-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a planned service contract modification with…