Columbus Provides Notification, Extends Credit Monitoring Published on August 16, 2024 Taking action to protect the community from the recent cyber attack on the city’s IT infrastructure, the City of Columbus today announced it will offer free Experian credit monitoring to all residents and impacted individuals. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Selects Kym Douglas to Lead Department of Neighborhoods Published on August 13, 2024 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that Kym Douglas will serve as the next director of the city’s Department of Neighborhoods. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Columbus Offers Credit Monitoring for All Employees Published on August 01, 2024 Working with federal authorities and cybersecurity experts, the City of Columbus continues its investigation and response to a July cybersecurity incident. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus Thwarted Ransomware Encryption of its IT Infrastructure Published on July 29, 2024 The City of Columbus’ continuing investigation of a July 18 cybersecurity incident has found that a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the city’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the city. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Columbus Addressing Cybersecurity Incident Published on July 22, 2024 The City of Columbus is working diligently to restore its systems following a cybersecurity incident. The city’s Department of Technology identified an abnormality unrelated to the global IT outage while monitoring its systems on Thursday, July 18. The Department took swift action to significantly limit potential exposure, which included severing internet connectivity. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Names Craig Conley Deputy Chief of Staff Published on July 08, 2024 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that Craig Conley will join his senior leadership team as deputy chief of staff. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Sends 2024 Capital Budget to Columbus City Council Published on June 26, 2024 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther presented his proposed 2024 Capital Budget. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Columbus Recreation and Parks to Help Neighborhoods Beat the Heat Published on June 17, 2024 With high temperatures forecasted to be above 90 degrees this week, Columbus Recreation and Parks will open cooling centers at five regional community centers to give residents a place to cool off during this week’s extreme heat. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2024 State of the City Address Published on May 21, 2024 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther delivered his annual State of the City address on May 21 at the Lincoln Theatre in the historic King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood, outlining his vision for the future of Columbus as well as his priorities for his third term in office. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Ginther Names Kelly Scocco Director of Public Service Published on May 06, 2024 Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today announced Kelly Scocco will serve as the Director of the Department of Public Service to advance safe, equitable transportation. Scocco has served as the Interim Director since January. Tagged as: , Media Releases