Joanne Elizabeth Cogle is a married mother.

Joanne served as a City Councilor for District 7 for the past three years.

Joanne is the founder of numerous businesses and previously worked as an instructor at Columbus State University.

Seeks efficient small business licensing and permitting by creating online resources.

Supports improving community partnerships for economic growth.

- Seeks efficient small business licensing and permitting by creating online resources.
- Supports improving community partnerships for economic growth.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Joanne Elizabeth Cogle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to prioritize public safety by building off of Columbus's recent policing policies.

- Wants to prioritize public safety by building off of Columbus's recent policing policies.

Public Safety

Wants to address issues with Columbus jails and recreation centers.

Seeks to make city-wide maintenance schedules more efficient and effective.

Said, "If we maintain and repair our existing infrastructure, we can save taxpayers from funding massive new projects that weigh down our City’s finances."

- Wants to address issues with Columbus jails and recreation centers.
- Seeks to make city-wide maintenance schedules more efficient and effective.
- Said, "If we maintain and repair our existing infrastructure, we can save taxpayers from funding massive new projects that weigh down our City’s finances."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

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Joanne Elizabeth Cogle

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- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
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