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Jan 7, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has officially been sworn in for his third term. Ginther was sworn in Saturday at COSI by his wife Shannon and was joined by dozens of community ...
First Lady Shannon Ginther, Chair. Shannon Ginther knew she had an opportunity to help improve the city when her husband, Andrew J. Ginther, was elected the 53rd Mayor of the City of Columbus. But instead of choosing multiple projects on which to focus, she chose one: advancing the economic well-being of Columbus' women.
- 2001–2007: Columbus Board of Education
- 2007–2015: Columbus City Council
- 2016–Present: Mayor of Columbus
In 1999, Ginther ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the Columbus Board of Education. In 2000, Ginther worked for then-City Councilmember Maryellen O'Shaughnessy's congressional campaign for Ohio's 12th congressional district. He worked as the chief fundraiser during her unsuccessful run for Congress. In 2001 his second campaign was successful, and he...
In February 2007, Ginther was appointed to the Columbus City Council to fill an unexpired term after the resignation of Matt Habash. He was elected to a new term as a member of City Council in November 2007, was reelected as a member in 2009, and on January 3, 2011 was selected to replace Michael C. Mentel as Council president, becoming the younges...
In March 2015, Ginther and fellow Democrat Zach Scott, the former Franklin County, Ohio Sheriff, were selected in a primary election by Columbus voters to compete in the November 2015 general election to replace retiring Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D). In the general election on November 3, 2015, Ginther defeated Scott with 59% of the vote. ...
About Us. The Columbus Women's Commission is an advisory body to Mayor Andrew J. Ginther working to advance the economic well-being of women in our community. This diverse 24-member commission, chaired by First Lady Shannon Ginther, is composed of passionate experts who bring diverse life experiences, stories and perspectives to guide our ...
Apr 3, 2024 · Forums Featuring Shannon Ginther. It’s Time to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Columbus – SOLD OUT, VIRTUAL SEATS AVAILABLE April 3, 2024. Shannon Ginther knew she had an opportunity to help improve the city when her husband, Andrew J. Ginther, was elected the 53rd Mayor of the City of Columbus.
A Columbus native who lives in Clintonville with his wife, Shannon, and their young daughter, Andy has long been committed to serving the citizens of Columbus. In today’s era of “top ten” and “best of” lists, Andy is proud of his role that led Forbes to name Columbus the “best opportunity city in the nation for all people to succeed ...
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther is serving his second term as the 53rd mayor of the City of Columbus, Ohio. He previously served on Columbus City Council from 2007-15, and was president of Council from 2011 until assuming the Office of the Mayor on January 1, 2016. Under his leadership, Columbus has been named “America’s Opportunity City” while ...
