Columbus, Ohio Mayor Andrew Ginther has presented a record $1.3 billion proposed operating budget for 2027, marking the largest spending plan in the city’s history. The proposal directs the bulk of municipal resources toward public safety, along with dedicated funding for housing stability and social services.

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Public safety represents the largest component of the plan, with approximately $895 million earmarked for emergency services and community safety programs. The budget would fund two recruit classes to bring up to 120 new officers into the Division of Police, as well as three recruit classes to add up to 135 firefighters. In 2026, the city funded only one firefighter class, and both police and fire departments exceeded their allocated overtime budgets. City officials hope the additional personnel will help control overtime costs.

Beyond recruitment, the safety allocation includes resources for domestic violence reduction, summer safety initiatives, and alternative crisis responses designed for mental health emergencies. Ginther stated that the proposal was crafted to balance rising costs with essential public services.

“My 2027 operating budget is focused on disciplined spending and stretching our dollars wisely and efficiently, without compromising what keeps Columbus residents safe, stable and thriving,” Ginther said.

The administration has also designated $30.2 million for housing stability and social services. Within that category, $13 million is set aside for the Community Shelter Board to fund emergency support for residents experiencing homelessness.

The budget announcement arrives amid growing political friction at City Hall, as Ginther and Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin prepare to compete against each other in next year’s mayoral race. Hardin indicated that council members will closely scrutinize the proposal before moving forward.

“We have been concerned all year that the city lacks a true plan to rein in overall spending to fund our priorities,” Hardin said, adding that the Columbus City Council will soon schedule public hearings to review the budget.

Source: NBC4 Columbus Local — Original report

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Duqa Columbus Andrew Ginther oo Shaaciyay Miisaaniyadda 2027 oo ah $1.3 Bilyan

Duqa magaalada Columbus, Ohio, Andrew Ginther, ayaa shaaciyay qorshe miisaaniyadeed oo taariikhi ah oo dhan $1.3 bilyan oo doolar sanadka 2027, taasoo noqonaysa miisaaniyaddii hawlgalineed ee ugu ballaarneyd ee abid loo soo jeediyo maamulka magaalada. Qorshahan ayaa diiradda ugu weyn saaraya amniga dadweynaha iyo xasilinta adeegyada bulshada iyo guriyeynta.

Amniga dadweynaha ayaa qaybta ugu weyn ka helaya miisaaniyadda, iyadoo loo qoondeeyay qiyaastii $895 milyan oo doolar. Qorshahan ayaa lagu maalgelinayaa labo dufcadood oo tababar boolis ah si loogu kordhiyo ilaa 120 sarkaal waaxda booliska ee Division of Police, iyo sidoo kale saddex dufcadood oo cusub oo lagu soo kordhinayo ilaa 135 dab-demiye cusub.

Tallaabadan lagu kordhinayo ciidamada ayaa looga golleeyahay in lagu yareeyo kharashaadka saacadaha dheeraadka ah ee shaqada, maadaama sanadkii 2026 ay labada waaxoodba dhaafeen miisaaniyaddii loogu talagalay saacadaha dheeraadka ah. Sanadkii 2026, maamulku wuxuu maalgeliyay hal dufcad oo tababar dab-demis ah oo keliya. Qorshaha amniga waxaa kale oo ku jira dhaqaale loogu talagalay dhimista tacaddiyada qoyska, barnaamijyada badbaadada xagaaga, iyo adeegyada gurmadka ee xaaladaha caafimaadka dhimirka.

“Miisaaniyaddayda hawlgalka ee 2027 waxay xoogga saareysaa kharash-bixin habaysan iyo in lacagteena si xikmad leh oo hufan loo adeegsado, annagoo aan marna wax u dhimayn waxyaabaha dadka deggan Columbus ka dhigaya kuwo nabad qaba, deggan, oo horumaraya,” ayuu yiri Ginther.

Dhinaca kale, maamulka magaalada ayaa $30.2 milyan oo doolar u qoondeeyay arrimaha xasilinta guriyeynta iyo adeegyada bulshada. Lacagtaas gudaheeda, $13 milyan oo doolar ayaa toos loogu wareejinayaa hay’adda Community Shelter Board si loogu maareeyo adeegyada degdegga ah ee la siiyo dadka hoylaawayaasha ah.

Soo bandhigidda miisaaniyaddan ayaa ku soo beegantay xilli uu jiro loolan siyaasadeed oo u dhexeeya Duqa magaalada Ginther iyo Madaxweynaha Golaha Magaalada Columbus, Shannon Hardin, iyadoo labada mas’uul ay isu diyaarinayaan tartanka doorashada duqa magaalada ee sanadka dambe. Hardin ayaa walaac ka muujiyay siyaasadda kharash-bixinta maamulka, isaga oo xusay in goluhu u baahan yahay inuu si adag u baaro miisaaniyadda.

Hardin ayaa bayaan uu soo saaray ku sheegay: “Sanadka oo dhan waxaan ka walaacsanayn in magaaladu aysan lahayn qorshe dhab ah oo lagu xakameynayo kharashaadka guud si loo maalgeliyo waxyaabaha mudnaanta noo leh. Goluhu wuxuu dhowaan qaban doonaa dhageysiyo lagu baranayo miisaaniyaddan.”

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus Local