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Crime exist in all small, medium, and large cities. Columbus is no excepition to the fate of bad actors, however there is something to be said about comparison. There is something to be said about scale and there is something to be said about contributing factors. In the respect of comparison, Columbus ranks 2nd (size and population according to last census) in Georgia. I have lived in several cities of same or large size. Columbus does have a rate of violent and home property damage crime slightly higher than national average of other cities of same size. All that being said, the approach to crime can get scattered..... there is no silver bullet, when the factors that contribute to crime vary so broadly. When major economic factors change in the city, they have an impact on the surrounding area. Loss of jobs can lead to higher competition of some jobs while contributing to unemployment of others. Not giving an excuse or pass but these things happen. An approach to reducing crime is re

Homelessness in Columbus is not just a housing issue — it’s a matter of dignity, safety, and opportunity. As a retired Army veteran and lifelong community servant, I believe that no one should be left behind, whether they once wore the uniform or worked in our local mills. Prevention and Services: My experience with transitioning veterans has taught me that stability requires more than temporary fixes. By extending job training, mental health care, and addiction recovery services to all residents — not just veterans — we can stop homelessness before it starts. Economic Opportunity: Housing people isn’t charity — it’s economic development. When residents have stable housing, they rejoin the workforce, support their families, and strengthen our tax base. I will fight for federal grants Columbus has left untapped and build public-private partnerships, including “second chance” hiring initiatives with local employers. Public Safety with Compassion: We cannot arrest our way out of this cris