Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther presented his State of the City address, sharing the city’s equity agenda “Opportunity Rising,” which focuses on health and wellbeing, safe and resilient communities, and economic stability. Mayor Ginther’s top priorities are public safety, affordable housing, early childhood education and care, job creation, and climate action.
“We’re pressing forward, together, having found new and powerful ways to collaborate, united in a shared effort to eliminate the injustices and inequities that have held back far too many for far too long,” said Mayor Ginther. “We are breaking down every barrier, opening every door, and building the city we want – and deserve – by amplifying equity, resiliency, and excellence.”
To address the recent surge in violence, Mayor Ginther shared how Columbus is directing $660 million in the budget to advance neighborhood safety initiatives. These include the Right Response Unit, VOICE program at hospitals, ReRoute, the Group Violence Intervention initiative, and increasing police recruit classes.
Watch Mayor Ginther’s address here.
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