October News Roundup
Can a city that doesn’t know its history properly tell its own story? I posited that question to Columbus Underground writers Walker Evans and Susan Post this week to kick off the first installment in a series of free-flowing...
Candidate Andrew Ginther
Mayor Andrew Ginther is ready for round three. After serving the city of Columbus from the top political position for the past eight years, he's ready for four more. In today’s interview, Ginther talks more about police reform, housing...
Candidate Joe Motil
Joe Motil wants your support to become the 54th mayor of the 14th largest city in America. And he's going door-to-door and person-to-person in a grassroots effort to ask for that support. In today’s interview, Motil talks about his...
Candidate Lourdes Barroso de Padilla
When Lourdes Barroso de Padilla first won her seat on Columbus City Council in 2021, she was the first Latina to serve in the role — a role that she plans to continue as she runs unopposed for reelection to Council District 8 this...
Candidate Shayla Favor
Under the new City Council district system, District Seven encompasses Downtown, The Short North, German Village, Olde Towne East, Franklinton, Fifth by Northwest, and everything in between. Incumbent City Council member Shayla Favor is...
Candidate Melissa Green
Despite the challenges that the city faces, Melissa Green, council candidate for District Six, remains optimistic about the future of Columbus. In today’s interview, Green talks about her background in social work, program ideas, and the...
Candidate Nick Bankston
Nick Bankston, incumbent candidate for Columbus City Council District Five, discusses what brought him to public service, how he thinks about policy changes, and the importance of tax incentives for economic development. Shownotes Nick...
Candidate Farxaan Jeyte
Today, Farxaan Jeyte, candidate for Columbus City Council District Five, discusses his background, how he believes council can help better the city’s distressed neighborhoods, and the value of having a representative in each district....
Candidate Emmanuel Remy
Today, Emmanuel Remy, incumbent and candidate for Columbus City Council District Four, discusses his work as a neighborhood advocate, the importance of a diverse council, and the appointment process that has defined council for so long....
Candidate Adrienne Hood
Perhaps no candidate running for City Council this November is better suited to talk about safety, crime and police reform in Columbus than Adrienne Hood. Her son Henry Green was shot and killed by the Columbus Police in 2016. Hood is...
Candidate Rob Dorans
In today’s interview, Rob Dorans, unopposed city council candidate for District Three, discusses zoning, workforce training, and how to help the city continue to grow. Shownotes Rob DoransColumbusDistricts.comMap to find your district...
Candidate Luis Gil
Luis Gil, candidate for District Two, is the only candidate running this November for a seat on Columbus City Council that identifies as a Republican. And while the race is nonpartisan, that connection to the conservative party has become...