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Columbus mayor proposes $1.3 billion operating budget for 2027
By Carmen Reyes
Ginther pitches record $1.3B operating budget as Hardin questions city's financial plan
Carmen Reyes
Carmen Reyes
Bureau Chief · Columbus, OH
Carmen Reyes has over 15 years of experience covering local and state government for outlets like the Columbus Dispatch and NPR's Ohio affiliate. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Ohio State University and has been recognized with several awards for her investigative reporting on public policy issues affecting the community.
More from Carmen →Bureau Chief · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM · 1 min read
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther unveils a record $1.3B 2027 budget with $895M for public safety, new police and fire classes, and $44M overtime. Council President Shannon Hardin warns overtime projections may fall short.
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