Local government

Who handles what in Columbus

City services, property records, voting, and elected officials.

15
offices & services
3
government levels
September 8, 2026
last source check

City, county, state

Select an issue to see which offices handle it.

These responsibilities overlap. The county does not run the city, and many offices are independently elected. Your exact address determines which jurisdictions serve you.

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City of ColumbusRepresentation

Columbus City Council

Nine councilmembers pass city laws, approve budgets and contracts, and decide land-use policy.

See all 9 current officeholders
  • Christopher L. WycheDistrict 1
  • Nancy Day-AchauerDistrict 2
  • Rob DoransDistrict 3 · President Pro Tem
  • Emmanuel V. RemyDistrict 4
  • Nicholas J. BankstonDistrict 5
  • Melissa GreenDistrict 6
  • Tiara N. RossDistrict 7
  • Lourdes Barroso de PadillaDistrict 8
  • Shannon G. HardinDistrict 9 · Council President
Use this when

You need the legislative office for a neighborhood issue, proposed ordinance, zoning matter, or council meeting.

Open council directoryMeeting resources614-645-7380
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City of ColumbusRepresentation

Find your council district

Columbus uses nine residential districts, but every city voter elects every council seat.

Use this when

You want the councilmember who lives in your part of Columbus. Confirm your address in the city map.

Open the official district map
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City of ColumbusEveryday services

Trash, recycling, and yard-waste schedule

The city lookup returns collection days for a specific address and publishes the rotating holiday and yard-waste calendars.

Use this when

You need the next pickup date, holiday shift, collection color, or yard-waste week for a Columbus address.

Look up collection days614-645-3111
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Franklin CountyLeadership

Franklin County commissioners

The three-member board governs county programs, approves the county budget, and oversees county administration.

  • Kevin L. BoyceCommissioner
  • John O'GradyCommissioner
  • Erica C. CrawleyCommissioner
Use this when

The issue involves a county-funded program, county administration, human services, justice services, or the county budget.

Meet the commissioners614-525-3322
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Franklin CountyRecords and voting

Property records and parcel search

The County Auditor search shows parcel boundaries, ownership, valuation, tax district, building details, and sales history.

  • Michael StinzianoFranklin County Auditor
Use this when

You are checking a parcel, property value, owner of record, tax district, or recent sale.

Search by property address614-525-4663
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State of OhioLeadership

Ohio statewide elected offices

Four independently elected offices handle legal enforcement, public-account audits, elections and business filings, and state treasury programs.

  • Andy WilsonAttorney General
  • Keith FaberAuditor of State
  • Frank LaRoseSecretary of State
  • Robert SpragueTreasurer of State
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You need the elected office responsible for state legal, audit, election, business-registration, or treasury work.

Open the current elected-official rosterAttorney General servicesSecretary of State services
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State of OhioEveryday services

Driver licenses and vehicle registration

Ohio BMV online services cover driver-license and ID renewal, vehicle registration, driving records, tests, and branch queues.

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You need a license, state ID, plate, registration, driving record, test appointment, or BMV location.

Open Ohio BMV services
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State of OhioEveryday services

Food, medical, and cash assistance

Ohio Benefits screens and accepts applications for programs including food, medical, and cash assistance.

Use this when

You want to check possible eligibility, apply for assistance, upload documents, or review an existing benefits case.

Open Ohio Benefits
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Offices and service links last checked September 8, 2026. Address lookups open on the government’s website.