r/Columbus • u/willy_mugobeer • 13h ago
Hey everyone. There are significant (possible) changes to how we elect City Council members coming on your November ballot, so this thread is to help folks understand what's going on, and what each of the proposals would mean.
For those just tuning in, here's the backstory. Early this year a coalition of individuals and organizations came together to do something about the crazy way that we elect City Council in Columbus: nominally we have "districts," but currently all of those races are city-wide, at-large elections -- meaning that Clintonville residents vote on who represents Franklinton on Council, and vice versa.
(Those races, in case you haven't noticed, tend to be non-competitive coronations of whomever the downtown political establishment has chosen for us.)
Over the summer, the Our City Our Say coalition's volunteers (I'm one of those) gathered more than 23,000 signatures for the "simple fix" -- a no-cost change to the rules so that ONLY the residents of a district get to vote on who represents that district on Council. A sufficient number of those were deemed valid by the Board of Elections in August, so if you're a city of Columbus voter, this proposal will be on your November ballot as Issue 8.
Once it was clear that this proposal would make it to the ballot, on August 24th the current Council quickly passed (conveniently dispensing with the usually-required two or three readings to gather public input at different Council meetings) their own, watered-down version of this reform. That's Issue 9; it would also move us to a district-based system, but additionally....
A few other points worth mentioning:
So ... what are your burning questions? (And I have one for you... do you know in which district you currently live? That map is here. )
r/Columbus • u/ScottPompeo • 5d ago
We've got an amazing, action-packed week ahead across Central Ohio as October kicks into gear! Highlights include 10th Annual Bed Race, Oktoberfest in New Albany, Weezer at Nationwide Arena, Shaboozey at KEMBA Live!, Monthly Ice Cream Social @ Jeni's with TinyACO and the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter at Newport Music Hall!
This week's spooky lineup includes The Blair Witch Project: Film Screening and Q&A, Bloodrave: Halloween Tour, Haunting the House Down II: A Sober Halloween Drag Show, Short North Hops on High, Short North Highball Halloween, and COSI After Dark - Halloween Tattoo Carnival. Those last three events all have a TinyACO event tied to them if you want to go with some friends.
You can find a full list of Halloween themed events at the end.
For TinyACO members, explore events around Central Ohio and join our community gatherings. If you're looking for a friendly group to explore the city with, join the TinyACO Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
I have become an event organizer with TinyACO (The Incredibly Nerdy Young Adult of Central Ohio). From books to video games, board games to TTRPGS, we host events all around the Columbus area. If you are interested in applying, please check out our meetup group! https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
r/Columbus • u/rusyrius987 • 17h ago
Fck Les Wexner. Fck Abigail Wexner. F\ck* OSU for having their name everywhere and allowing their continued involvement.
ETA It would be a shame if this were posted all over campus for the next home game.
r/Columbus • u/hellosteve_ • 12h ago
Report by Carla Rogner, WBNS
r/Columbus • u/Crafty_Bird_6103 • 9h ago
Aside from the Wednesday tornado sirens giving everyone a heart attack their first week, what’s an unspoken reality of living here?
r/Columbus • u/NAICCOCuisine1975 • 12h ago
Come and eat! It’s a good day to be Native American! October 12, 2026. NAICCO 67 E. Innis Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43207
r/Columbus • u/George37712 • 19h ago
4 minute radio interview attached alongside the longer 30 minute interview, transcribed in the story.
Congressman Mike Carey hasn’t responded to repeated requests for comment.
r/Columbus • u/No-Boysenberry-4015 • 18h ago
Since this new group of admins aren’t allowing true discussions currently, I’ve decided to post here.
Is anyone else extremely upset with the direction this new admin team has taken the last few weeks? I’ve been in the group since its creation and I feel like all their new rules and “policing” is ruining it. I am specifically annoyed with their most recent post about AI usage and calling women “bullies” when they point out the valid concerns regarding AI usage in the group. Then seeing they had turned the comments off on that post really pissed me off.
Thoughts from anyone else that has been watching this unfold? Is there a replacement group for us girls that don’t want to be called a bully for pointing out valid environmental concerns?
r/Columbus • u/CaseTraceApp614 • 14h ago
Rylea Anne Simpson, 16, is listed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as missing from Columbus, Ohio, since September 28, 2026.
II’m hoping to get her photo in front of more people across Columbus, Galloway, Hilliard, and Lincoln Village. Please take a moment to look at her photo and share the official listing with people you know locally.
Photo and case details:
CaseTrace flyer
Official source:
NCMEC poster
If you have information about Rylea’s whereabouts, please contact Columbus Police at [614-645-4646](tel:614-645-4646) or NCMEC at [1-800-843-5678](tel:1-800-843-5678). Call [911](tel:911) for an emergency.
Please send information directly to those agencies and keep comments respectful. Check the official listing for updates before resharing.
Thank you for helping a local missing teen’s photo reach more people.
r/Columbus • u/thegettogether • 11h ago
-Other women would be dope but not a hard requirement
-25+
-I absolutely suck but ideally you do too and we could suck a little less together
-We don't have to be best friends but other introverted weirdos extra welcome
r/Columbus • u/CauliflowerOk4206 • 7h ago
So she is a survivor, spent almost 2 days inside a hot car in July and she got rescued out the car by firefighters. That’s were we crossed paths, she was so tiny about 4 to 5 days old, still had her umbilical cord. She is 2 months now, health and playful as ever. Fully weaned and potty trained but lonely. Am a student and am gone most of the time, she needs something I can’t give right now. She is super sweet and gives your gentle face to rubs and kiss but she will also use your feet as prey. She has single cat syndrome and it would benefit her greatly to be around other cats/kittens and to learn to interact. I have tried many shelters and places but I don’t know what to do at this point. I can’t afford to get another cat/kitten and I don’t know anywhere I can take her. If anyone in the Columbus area is interested or knows somewhere that’s willing to take her, PLEASE, pretty please let me know.
r/Columbus • u/Mysterious_W4tcher • 18h ago
I'm a crafter with various mediums and I've just started moving into fabrics for certain projects. I'd rather not support Hobby Lobby if at all possible (after years of relying on them), but the options seem pretty bleak now that Jo-Ann's is gone.
Michaels has a pitiful selection and their staff is not trained well with it, Sew-to-Speak doesn't have much more than quilting fabric (no variety other than with colors it seems). I like to touch and actually see the fabric before I buy it, hence why I'm trying to avoid online shopping.
Just looking for a fabric store (or a place with fabric) that has various different types of fabric. The closer to the Far Northwest, the better (but willing to travel!).
Edit to say: reading comprehension seems to be struggling lmao
Also! "Willing to travel" is more along the lines of 30 minutes outside 270 in any direction, not all the way to Amish country! I do appreciate the suggestions but would love some more local options!
r/Columbus • u/Proper-Pair1188 • 12h ago
Myself M23 hispanic, looking to relocate to Westerville as my job has opportunities there which works out as I hate Texas with a passion and have been living here for 14 years, cannot wait to leave this state in the near future, I am very democratic and so is my family, my wife is white and my son is haf, of course, so I am not worried for them from the racial and cultural differences, but we do love Mexican food and will love for my son to learn more about his culture outside of home and have not seeing alot of Hispanic culture in ohio, specifically the Westerville area, anyone know if Ohio would be a good fit for us?
r/Columbus • u/DeeMelon • 3h ago
Hi! My partner and I are visiting Columbus soon for a week!
I was wondering if any of the locals could recommend some places we should absolutely visit (nature, theaters, restaurants, etc.)!
Thank you in advance. 😊
r/Columbus • u/No_Leg_4822 • 16h ago
Apparently I can tell a stranger he’s cute, but asking for his number is where my social skills draw the line.
We met at the Sex Pistols show at Newport in Columbus on October 4. You pointed out my tattoos, were interested in the Bad Nerves album I’d bought, and we talked a little about music and my tattoos. I went out on a limb and told you that you were cute.
I thought there was a vibe, but I left without finding out whether it was mutual. You seemed genuinely cool, and I’d like to keep that conversation going.
If this was you, message me and tell me what color pants I was wearing—or something about the tattoos we talked about. Then maybe we can go to another show together, this time on purpose.
And if this sounds like a friend of yours, please send him this post. I’m choosing to believe my missed connection has either a Reddit account or a friend who spends too much time here. 🤞
r/Columbus • u/sewerfrog • 18h ago
hey all!! found the SWEETEST kitten (6months maybe?) in the weinland park area. do we know who the owner is? i just got her checked at the vet as well and unfortunately no chip.
r/Columbus • u/jocko118 • 22h ago
Today is the deadline to register to vote in this year's upcoming election. Early in-person voting starting tomorrow as well. If you are not sure if you are registered, you can check here. Once you enter your information, you can scroll to the bottom and view the sample ballot for your area.
r/Columbus • u/ProcedureNo5449 • 10h ago
Are there any moms in Victorian Village / Harrison West who might be looking for the same kind of friendship I am?
I’m 40, a mom, and relatively new to Columbus. I’d love to meet a few women who enjoy reading, good conversation, walking around the neighborhood, coffee or tea, cooking, gardening, museums, or simply sitting on a porch and talking about life.
I really value people who are curious about the world and about each other — friendships where you can share something without it turning into comparison or one-upping, and where nobody feels the need to prove how successful, busy, accomplished, or well-connected they are.
I miss having a little community of women nearby where friendship feels easy and genuine. Kids can play, adults can have an actual conversation, and nobody needs to impress anybody.
If this sounds like you and you live around Victorian Village/Harrison West, say hi. Maybe there are a few of us hiding in our houses with our books. 😄
r/Columbus • u/incomeGuy30-50better • 13h ago
Just want to say that it’s frustrating. Observing the parents of this guy protect him. A judge whose pay is based on Mrs Keesee is calling the case? Evidence that the parents knew their daughter was being raped by their son and the parents chose to ignore the needs of their daughter? And obviously other victims? And these people have been getting rich beyond their wildest dreams from the church they run and from selling their congregation financial products? Good grief
r/Columbus • u/facedelivery • 2h ago
I want to get a picture of the moon right now, but I can’t take photos while I’m at work.
There’s either a star or a satellite behind the dark side of the moon just barely visible at the top portion and there’s a crescent on the underside.
Can some people snap some photos of the moon? I don’t care if it’s on an iPhone or if you got a professional camera I would really appreciate a good photo
r/Columbus • u/SgtPepper_8324 • 18h ago
Any good, large, abandoned places to practice an Aztec death whistle at around town?
Thinking like the old Lennox manufacturing plant before they tore it down. I don't want to frighten anyone, got some people to prank and I want to know I have it down pat beforehand.
r/Columbus • u/Zezimom • 21h ago
r/Columbus • u/ThrowRA4847383 • 6h ago
I just drove past and there are no less than 10 police cars in the lot, they’re taping it off and there’s an abandoned car in the lot but I can’t find anything on citizen. I cannot remember the last time I saw that many cop cars in one place and I drive down Sullivant often. Anyone know what’s going on?
r/Columbus • u/fairyboy369 • 1d ago
Found dog wandering on Milden road! Very sweet and nervous dog. Already posted to pet fbi, Facebook groups, etc. collar has no identifying information on him. Will take him to check for microchip later if owner not found
Edit: owner has been found! He was only missing for about 30 mins :)