News and updates on politics and politicians within the City of Columbus, Franklin County, the State of Ohio, and locally relevant national political news.
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Walker / November 9, 2011 7:30 am
The votes have been tallied and the results are in. Michael B. Coleman has won his fourth term as Columbus Mayor, and all four Democrat candidates were chosen for Columbus City Council: Michelle Mills, Andrew Ginther, Zach Klein and Hearcel… [Read More]
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Walker / November 8, 2011 4:00 pm
A new political organization announced this morning that they would be filing a petition to change the way that Columbus City Council operates. The Columbus Coalition for Responsive Government (CCRG) is proposing an ordinance that will change Council from a… [Read More]
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Walker / November 8, 2011 5:00 am
Election Day is upon us once again. The candidates are local ones this time around, with three main statewide ballot issues. The quick rundown: Columbus Mayoral Race: Earl Smith VS Michael Coleman Columbus City Council Candidates: Andrew Ginther (D) Daryl… [Read More]
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Walker / October 20, 2011 12:00 pm
Matt Ferris is one of two Republican challengers for this year’s race for Columbus City Council. Matt ran for the same position two years ago and lost by a very narrow margin. Matt is running on a platform focused on… [Read More]
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Walker / October 20, 2011 10:30 am
Andrew Ginther is not only one of two candidates running for re-election this year for Columbus City Council, but also the President of Council. Ginther currently serves as the chair of the Rules & Reference Committee, has previously served on… [Read More]
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Walker / October 19, 2011 2:00 pm
Hearcel Craig is one of two current Columbus City Councilmembers running for re-election, having served in this position since 2007. Craig, a lifelong resident of Columbus, currently serves as the chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services; Minority, Business… [Read More]
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Walker / October 19, 2011 1:00 pm
Robert Bridges is one of two Libertarian candidates running for the office of Columbus City Council this November. Robert is running on a platform focused on fiscal responsibility at City Hall, and a reduction in government intrusiveness, specifically as it… [Read More]
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Walker / October 18, 2011 2:00 pm
Mark Noble is one of two Libertarian candidates running for Columbus City Council this year, marking a strong showing from third party candidates in this election season. Mark is a Clintonville resident who also currently serves as the chair of… [Read More]
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Walker / October 18, 2011 1:00 pm
Zach Klein was appointed to fill an interim seat at Columbus City Council in January, following the departure of previous councilmembers. In addition to his current position on Council, Zach is an attorney for Jones Day, and previously worked for… [Read More]
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Walker / October 17, 2011 2:30 pm
Michelle Mills was one of two appointees to City Council made in January to replace two outgoing members of council and serve the interim period leading up to November’s election. Michelle continues to serve as the President of St. Stephen’s… [Read More]
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Walker / October 17, 2011 2:00 pm
Although all seven Columbus City Council members serve at-large, it’s worth noting that Daryl Hennessy stands proud as the “West Side” candidate, running against opponents that largely hail from the East and North sides of the city. Hennessy is running… [Read More]
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Walker / October 14, 2011 8:01 am
Michael B. Coleman has served the City of Columbus as Mayor since the year 2000, and is currently running for his fourth term. Coleman’s supporters are often quick to point to his leadership on redevelopment projects such as the effort… [Read More]
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Walker / October 14, 2011 8:00 am
Earl W. Smith is the Republican challenger for Mayor of the City of Columbus. Earl is a lifelong Columbus resident who has served the community as a police officer for more than three decades, in addition to other crime and… [Read More]
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Walker / October 10, 2011 1:00 pm
Local filmmaker, comedian and aspiring libertarian politician Travis Irvine is once again blending his three passions into one with the release of a new film short from the heart of Wall Street. Irvine pounds the pavement with a camera man… [Read More]
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Walker / September 23, 2011 1:00 pm
Texting while under the influence of driving has been illegal within the City of Columbus (and a few other suburban cities) for over a year now, but soon there could be a statewide ban intended to crack down on this… [Read More]
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