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As Columbus moves forward in the rankings as one of the nation’s biggest and best cities, Mayor Michael B. Coleman today announced the hiring of a new Communications Director and the creation of a new position “Urban Ventures Coordinator,” to focus on transportation issues, arts and culture, young professionals, city marketing and the 2010 U.S. Census. The Mayor appointed Michael S. Brown to the Urban Ventures position and selected long-time local reporter, political columnist and editor Dan Williamson, most recently of The Other Paper and Columbus Monthly, to serve as his official spokesperson.
“Dan Williamson started covering City Hall when I was a member of City Council, and has proven to be one of the sharpest political observers and writers in Ohio,” said Mayor Coleman. “I know that Dan has the skills and the personality to be a critical thinker on policy issues and keep our team on track as we reach out to our residents on dozens of issues every day.”
Williamson will oversee the Communications Office, including two staff members, and coordinate internal and external communications for the City’s 13 Departments.
“Mike Brown’s been a part of my team since 1999, helping tell our story with persistence and creativity through thousands of events, announcements, memos, emails, quotes and late night calls,” continued Coleman. “As we’ve started to tell the nation why Columbus is so great, Mike’s shown great love for the City and he clearly has the ability to get things done. I’m proud to move him up to focus on important urban issues.”
Both Williamson and Brown take their positions effective June 2, 2008.
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a good idea probably, not really sure we need this office to focus on the census 2010 (how is this related to that ? what am I missing?) but the rest is good.
Was pretty disappointed to to see no mention of entrepreneurship though. When I think of the health of a city I tend to think of the new businesses. How many there are, who is creating them, how successful they are etc.
When I think about the future of our city future I think of Orange barrel media, Cj daniels, Jenni’s Ice cream, Liz Lessner’s stuff, skreened and of course CU etc etc.
That’s EXACTLY what has been missing. A city communications department that sells the heck out of Columbus. I’ve seen the power of it in other cities and Mike will be excellent at it. Congrats.
BTW ZHC– tell me more about ‘startup’ you mentioned on the other thread, pm if you want!
Go Mike Brown!
“Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job.”
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a good idea probably, not really sure we need this office to focus on the census 2010 (how is this related to that ? what am I missing?) but the rest is good.
Accurate census counts mean not missing people so the population is larger which translates to more federal $$ and prestige.
Does this mean Williamson’s done at the Other Paper?
I have a running list of Urban Ventures. Finally someone to send them to.
Congrats, Mike. My resume to come be your assistant is in the mail.
Urban Ventures Coordinator sounds like an innovative position for an innovative guy. Congrats Mike.
I thought the city had budget problems and had to cut programs to save existing jobs in 2007? Oh well, must have won the lottery… Or maybe the mayor is proposing to pay this new salary with streetcar revenues.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
by Matt Burns
One of Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman’s right-hand men is moving up.
Mike Brown, who has worked as Coleman’s spokesman since 1999, will staff a newly created job as the city’s urban ventures coordinator. Coleman added the post as the administration works to accelerate a massive downtown redevelopment that will include a revamped Scioto riverfront.
Stepping in for Brown will be Dan Williamson, who recently was editor of the Other Paper. Coleman called Williamson, who will oversee a two-member staff and coordinate communications for 13 departments, “one of the sharpest political observers and writers in Ohio.”
“There are a lot of urban issues that need to be researched and we need public and private partners,” Brown, 33, told Columbus Business First, adding that he’s become increasingly involved in city policy issues in recent years. “People need to be engaged, and the mayor has asked me to take on that role full time.”
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Yes. They are looking for a new editor.
a good idea probably, not really sure we need this office to focus on the census 2010 (how is this related to that ? what am I missing?) but the rest is good.
much of the money the city receives from the federal government from 2011-2020 will be based upon information collected from the census. also, some populations in urban areas are undercounted, so maybe mike will work on that as well.
Issue date: 5/20/08
A familiar face in the mayor’s office will get a new job June 2.
Mayor Michael B. Coleman appointed Michael S. Brown, current communications director, as Columbus’ new Urban Ventures Coordinator.
According to a press release from the mayor’s office, job responsibilities for Brown’s newly-created position will focus on transportation issues, arts and culture, young professionals, city marketing and the 2010 U.S. Census.
“As we’ve started to tell the nation why Columbus is so great, Mike’s shown great love for the city and he clearly has the ability to get things done. I’m proud to move him up to focus on important urban issues,” Coleman said in the press release.
As Urban Ventures Coordinator, Brown will take on many existing projects, as well as initiating new ones.
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