By As city officials, business, community, faith leaders and well-wishers converged weekend to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the New Americans magazine, City of Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginter has called on electorates to use the opportunity of early voting to go cast their votes, assuring that no amount of intimidation should prevent them from exercising their civic duties.
Mayor Andrew Ginther who delivered the keynote address at the 10th Anniversary of the New Americans magazine said that “we are seeing the greatest turnout that we’ve ever seen in midterm elections. Right here in central Ohio, Franklin County, we are leading the way. We are almost approaching Presidential election turnout here in Franklin County.”
“There are those that are trying to scare, intimidate, threaten, and bully. But if those folks want to intimidate people in our community, they will have to come through me.”
“I want you to spread the message to everyone that you know that the City of Columbus in the State of Ohio will do everything in our power, regardless of what Donald Trump sends here, to make sure that every registered, eligible voter cast their ballots and make sure their ballots are counted,” said Mayor Ginther.
“Your vote is your voice. Nothing is more American than participation in our elections. The beauty of this democracy, what makes it so special and what makes this nation one of the greatest is that at the end of the day, the people decide. The people have the power. Your vote is your voice. The people of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, Americans need to hear what you have to say.”
“Take your appropriate ID and all the information you need to participate. For those who have not voted, plan and vote early. It takes about 45 minutes. The weather looks spectacular. Columbus is on the rise and there is nothing, absolutely, that will stop us. We are just few days to the point of reckoning with midterm elections.”
Mayor Ginther congratulated the New Americans magazine for celebrating 10 years. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary I am already thinking of the future, and I am already thinking of the 20th anniversary.
(l) Dr, Ernest Kanjo, Columbus City President Shannon Hardin (middle) presents award to Abdirazak Ahmed as Deba Uwadiae (r)watches.
“I am thinking of where our city will be in 10 years from now and continuing the growth and making sure that new Americans have their rightful place. We will always have our eyes on the horizon. The sun is always rising in Columbus, and the sun is always rising for New Americans.”
In his remark, Columbus City President Shannon Hardin, who presented a Resolution of Expression to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the New Americans magazine said, “the New Americans Magazine is celebrating a decade of uplifting immigrant and refugee communities in Central Ohio,” adding that “the impact goes beyond media and stretches into the community through civic forums, book fairs, and advocacy.”
Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano commended and congratulated New Americans Magazine on the occasion of your 10th anniversary, adding that, “since its launch in 2016, New Americans Magazine has stood as a powerful beacon of inclusion, representation, and community empowerment. Thank you for your continued dedication to providing excellent service to Franklin County constituents.”
Others at the anniversary who made remarks at the 10th anniversary included Grove City Councilmember Mohamed Omar and Dr. Seleshi Asfaw of the ETSS Social Services.”
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