Housing staff say the dollars proposed in the operating budget are "follow through" on the city's broader housing strategy.

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's proposed city operating budget for next year calls for three police recruit classes and beefing up the Department of Technology.

Spread the loveMayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus, Ohio, unveiled a proposed $1.23 billion general fund budget on 3, 2024. The budget aims to foster equitable prosperity and safety for residents, addressing key issues such as public safety,

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther's proposed operating budget for 2025 keeps housing a main priority, but its spending increases are for services that help keep residents in their homes. The $1.23 billion proposal for the general fund, subject to amendment and approval by City Council, is again the largest ever.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther unveiled his proposed general fund budget for 2025.On Wednesday, he and other city leaders presented a budget totaling $1.23 billion that they say is designed to foster equitable prosperity and safety for residents.