Ben Kessler's resignation as mayor of Bexley to join the Columbus Partnership's Regional Housing Coalition reflects a strategic shift in public policy leadership.

Mayor of Central Ohio city resigning after 14 years https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/mayor-of-central-ohio-city-resigning-after-14-years #columbus #ohio Bexley’s mayor is stepping down, and into a new role. In a social media post made earlier this week, Bexley mayor Ben Kessler announced that he plans to resign, “likely” on Sept. 30, in order to become executive director of the Columbus Partnership’s Regional Housing Coalition. “This is not a decision I arrived at lightly,…

Mayor of Central Ohio city resigning after 14 years https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/mayor-of-central-ohio-city-resigning-after-14-years #Columbus #Ohio Bexley’s mayor is stepping down, and into a new role. In a social media post made earlier this week, Bexley mayor Ben Kessler announced that he plans to resign, “likely” on Sept. 30, in order to become executive director of the Columbus Partnership’s Regional Housing Coalition. “This is not a decision I arrived at lightly,…