Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther Named 2025 Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine
Columbus, Ohio – Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has been named a 2025 Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine, earning national recognition for his leadership and commitment to driving Central Ohio’s growth.
The announcement, featured in Governing Magazine’s Fall 2025 issue, highlights Ginther’s role in strengthening public-private partnerships that have fueled job creation, regional collaboration, and population growth across the Columbus metropolitan area.
Despite describing Columbus as “flat” and without coastlines or mountains, Governing noted that the city has become a Midwest success story — growing faster than many urban centers thanks to its economic resilience and collaborative spirit.
Mayor Ginther emphasized the region’s culture of innovation and teamwork:
“It is built into our culture, our way of doing things, our traditions and our values. The question isn’t whether public-private partnerships are a good idea. It is what’s next and what else can we do,” Ginther told Governing Magazine.
Ginther joins a distinguished group of leaders recognized for making a lasting impact on their communities, including:
- William Tong – Connecticut Attorney General
- Michael G. Adams – Kentucky Secretary of State
- Felecia Alston Green – Deputy CIO, Dekalb County, Georgia
- Ted Ross – Chief Information Officer, Los Angeles
- Greg Abbott – Texas Governor
- Melissa Hortman – Late Minnesota House Speaker Emerita
According to Governing, this diverse group of state and local officials from both parties were selected because they “have brought about significant changes to their communities.”
Ginther’s recognition not only elevates Columbus on the national stage but also reinforces the city’s reputation as a place where collaboration, innovation, and leadership drive real results.
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