Columbus City Council

Vogel won more than 60% of the vote in District 7 and along the High Street corridor, but Ross took more votes citywide. Vogel is critical of the city's district system.

Ross ran a campaign supported by nearly the entire city and county political establishment in her bid to represent downtown Columbus and many of its surrounding neighborhoods. Vogel framed himself as a challenger to that establishment but came up short.

The council passed the legislation unanimously, moving forward its latest legislation to address wages in the city. Council members cheered the law as a win for pay equity for women and minorities.

Wright was the first Black woman on Columbus City Council. She served from 1990-1999.

Every candidate running for Columbus City Council and Columbus City Schools Board of Education has called for reform or more oversight over tax abatements. About 1.2% of Columbus properties have tax breaks, totaling over $129 million.

Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel gave differing visions for how to spend affordable housing bond dollars Columbus leaders are asking voters to approve this November.

We will hear from candidates Jesse Vogel and Tiara Ross.

The grants come as federal food benefits are set to end Saturday because of the government shutdown. The Columbus Foundation's president and CEO said pantries needed help before the shutdown.

About two-thirds of Tiara Ross' spending isn't from her own campaign's fundraising efforts. The strategy has become an issue in the Columbus City Council race as her opponent focuses on grassroots fundraising.

Franklin County voters can expect to see levies for the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Columbus residents will vote on contested city council and school board races alongside $2 billion in bonds.