Columbus City Council, Anker

‘I’m shocked’: John Anker reacts to newly appointed Columbus council position
A new title for long time business owner and Columbus resident John  Anker, and he says the appointment as the newest city council member has him speechless
Columbus City Council votes to have John Anker fill former councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
You can view the full interview in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In a move that came hours after Judy Thomas’ resignation, a majority of the City
In split vote, Columbus Council appoints Anker to replace Thomas despite mayor’s objection
You’ve got a majority of people in this community that didn’t vote for an individual,” Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said, “and now this council is going to appoint them?”
Leaders voice frustration over Columbus council’s handling of new appointment
At a recent council meeting, a former city councilor and local faith leaders expressed their frustration and disappointment with the choice of a new council member.
Columbus NAACP and clergy speaks against City Council’s appointment of John Anker
The Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministries Alliance voiced their disapproval of the events that occurred at Tuesday’s City Council
'Enough is enough.' Columbus pastor defends city manager, criticizes council appointment
Columbus clergy and civil ​rights leaders condemned the quick appointment of John Anker to the Columbus Council and ​demanded ​a recall of the vote ​during a Wednesday ​press ​news conference Wednesday at the City Services Center.
Former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson weighs in on John Anker’s city council appointment and calls to fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley
Tomlinson’s full news conference can be viewed in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This morning, former Mayor ...
Former Columbus mayor holds press conference regarding talks of firing city manager
Former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson will hold a press conference Friday, March 14, to address newly appointed City ...
Columbus city councilor resigns from office after four terms. Here’s why.
The longtime councilor has ended her 18-year service, promising to continue supporting the Muscogee County community and her ...
WOSU Public Media9d
Columbus City Council candidate owed nearly $3,800 in tickets, drove on suspended license
Columbus Assistant City Attorney Tiara Ross allegedly drove on the suspended license to a hearing on Monday. The $3,795 in ...
The Columbus Dispatch on MSN8d
Columbus City Council candidate addresses license suspension, unpaid parking tickets
Tiara Ross, an assistant city attorney seeking election to represent District 7 on Columbus City Council, says she ...
Former Columbus mayor shows support for Isaiah Hugley. Did city councilors violate law?
Early conversations about who would fill former Columbus Councilor Judy Thomas’ seat prior to her resignation would have ...
WOSU Public Media15d
Columbus City Council candidates discuss policing and affordability during forum
Vogel said he'd want to be an advocate on council for those affected by violence. He said he also sees room for police reform ...
Columbus swimming pools to reopen in May after years of repairs
The Columbus City Council announced that city pools will reopen in May after an eight-year closure due to repairs.