Franklin County Sheriff Announces Bid For Columbus Mayor

Franklin County Sheriff Zach Scott said, Wednesday, he will run for Mayor of Columbus next year. The announcement comes one day after long-time Mayor Michael Coleman, 60, said he will not seek a fifth term after 16 years in the city's top post. “I commend Mayor Coleman on four productive and accomplished terms as our city’s longest serving Mayor”, Scott said. “Without question, Columbus is a great place to live, work, and raise a family, and I believe that we are poised for an even brighter future”. “However, it is no secret that our neighborhoods face serious challenges in order to thrive in the years ahead," Scott wrote in an email. "As the leader of the largest Sheriff’s office in the state, I have the executive experience and leadership skills needed to keep our families safe and bring new jobs to Columbus. Together, we can make our community even better.” Scott declined to be interviewed, but he told WOSU News he will outline his agenda for the media next week. Scott has served as Franklin County Sheriff since 2011.