Former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson disagreed with the Columbus Council’s swift decision to appoint John Anker to an interim citywide seat and opposed calls to terminate City Manager Isaiah ...

John Anker was appointed by the Columbus Council in a 6-3 vote to take former citywide Councilor Judy Thomas’ District 9 seat after she resigned for medical reasons March 11, 2025.

During a news conference March 14, 2025, in the Columbus Convention & Trade Center, former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson spoke in defense of City Manager Isaiah Hugley. Newly appointed Columbus ...