Worthington Means Business

The City of Worthington invites you to visit Worthington’s online home for business and economic development - businessworthington.org, which is newly redesigned with a fresh new look.  The City of Worthington has worked together with business le...

Worthington International Friendship Association

The Worthington International Friendship Association (WIFA) fosters intercultural friendships through special events, delegation exchanges, and educational programming. In 2019, the Cities of Worthington and Sayama, Japan will celebrate their 20t...

McCord Park Master Planning

The City of Worthington Parks and Recreation Department held a second public open house on March 12, 2018 at the Community Center for residents to view concepts under consideration for renovations to McCord Park. Residents then were given time to view the...

Development Projects

Learn more about the business development and infrastructure projects taking place currently in the City of Worthington.

Message on Protests & Racial Equity

Another protest is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th at noon in the areas of 161 and High Street. We respect everyone’s First Amendment rights, and we also have a responsibility to keep protestors and our entire community safe.  We urge ...

Coronavirus Information Update

As Franklin County experiences a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, we’ve updated our Worthington coronavirus website with information. Under the Governor’s new public health advisory alert system, Franklin County is at level 3 and is appro...

Fun 4th of July Events for the Family

4th of July Family Fun

Even though we can’t all come together for our traditional 4th of July celebration in Worthington this year, there are many fun ways you can celebrate Independence Day with your family while staying safe at home. The City h...

The Pledge of Allegiance

Click here for other Homefront Fourth of July Activities.

Police Chief Robert Ware Statement to the Community

To the Worthington Community from Police Chief Robert Ware,

Over the past few days, we have been engaging with some community members about how to build relationships and solve problems that adversely affect Black students, residents and visitors of Worthi...

Emergency Dispatch will Transition to the Northwest Center

The City of Worthington is on track to transition the City’s emergency 911 dispatching services to consolidate with the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center. The Division of Fire & EMS dispatching will take place through the No...

Protest & Conversation Update

The City is continuing to work to provide a safe environment for peaceful protests. When protests occur, you may see additional congestion in the downtown area so please plan accordingly.

Personal one-on-one conversations with our citizens are bringing dee...

Worthington United in Dialogue

The City of Worthington is committed to participating in a thoughtful dialogue with the community as we all work to address and eradicate racism and inequity. The City is receiving a number of questions about our policies and initiatives and we have creat...

Coronavirus Information Update

New Today:

July 1 - Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

As of July 1, 2020, the City of Worthington has at 162 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and, sadly, 26 deaths reported of Worthington residents. 25 of those were Worthington residents living in long term c...

Vision Worthington Community Survey & Focus Groups

During this time of social distancing, Vision Worthington has expanded its community engagement portal and moved community participation activities online. VisionWorthington.org will be the primary way the committee gains resident input and feedback to ar...

Worthington Energy Savers Program

The Community Energy Savers (CES) program is designed to empower homeowners, renters and businesses to reduce energy usage in their community. By participating in CES, as a Worthington community member, you not only have the opportunity to save energy and...

Worthington ReBOOT

Worthington ReBOOT

Our top priority is helping your business reopen safely and successfully. To support this effort, the City of Worthington, the Worthington Partnership, and many other local business experts have collaborated to form the Worthington Respo...

Mosquito Prevention Information

Mosquito season has arrived and both Franklin County and Columbus Public Health are already hard at work treating standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. They advise that anything that holds even a small amount of water for a few days is a per...

Community Center Phase 1 Expanding June 29

Updated 6/26/2020 - 12:50 pm

No Reservation Needed!

Beginning Monday, June 29, both members and non-members are welcome to use the limited Fitness Floor equipment during the open hours. Non-members can go online to purchase a one-time use day pass. Cost is ...

Flood Update - Financial Assistance and Ready Resources

2020 Flooding Update (6/19/2020)

(See below for resources if you experienced flooding in the March 20-22, 2020 event) 

May 18-19 Storm Damage and Flooding

The City of Worthington is working with officials from Franklin County Emergency Management an...

Limited City Offices are Now Open

The City of Worthington has a plan in place to reopen limited City offices to the public. The plan was developed based on guidance from public health experts and State of Ohio and U.S. government directives. The plan will continue to be refined as the sit...

Public Meetings Live Stream & Video Archive

City of Worthington residents are invited to sit back, relax and take in a Worthington City Council meeting from the comfort of their own homes. City Council meetings are now being live streamed on the City’s website, making it easy for anyone t...

Concerts on the Green Cancelled through July

The City of Worthington regrets to share that, due to the continuation of social distancing requirements to combat the spread of COVID-19, the popular summer tradition of Sunday Concerts on the Green is cancelled through July.  The concert schedu...

Severe Weather Awareness

Severe Weather Preparedness Tips

• Register for Franklin County’s Mass Notification & Warning System, ALERT Franklin County at www.alertfranklincounty.org. 
• Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio. More information visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.
• Lea...

Alert Emergency Notification System

Emergency Notification System - Register Now!

The City of Worthington is now partnering with Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security to bring a new emergency notification and warning system to its residents. ALERT Franklin County is cust...

Find Public Hearing and Meeting Notices Here

Worthington’s website is the new go-to location for notices about public meetings and hearings for City Council and Boards and Commissions. Worthington citizens approved a Charter amendment to no longer require notices about public hearings be published i...

Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission Meeting - July 2, 2020

In recognition of the State’s orders prohibiting mass gatherings, the regular meeting of the Worthington Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, July 09, 2020, at 7:00 pm on the internet a...

Public Notice - Special Meeting (July 6, 2020)

In recognition of the State’s orders prohibiting public gatherings, the Worthington City Council will hold a virtual special meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 6:45 p.m.  

If a member of the public wants to observe the meeting, they can ...

Public Notice - Proposed 2021 Tax Budget

A public hearing will be held on the proposed tax budget for fiscal year 2021 on Monday, July 6th, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. for all interested citizens of the City of Worthington.  The following tax budget is proposed by the following programs:

Police a...

Public Notice - Annual Financial Report

In compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 117.38, the 2019 Annual Financial Report for the City of Worthington, Ohio, has been filed with the Auditor of State.

A copy of the 2019 Annual Financial Report is available for public inspection between the hou...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - June 15, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2020:

Ordinance No.  11-2020

(As Amended)

To Amend Section 1174.05(c)(B) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Worthington to Amend the Calip...

Notice of Public Hearing - July 6, 2020

Worthington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 7:30 pm in a virtual meeting, to further consider the following Ordinance:

Ordinance No.  25-2020

Amending Ordinance No. 45-2019 (As Amended) to Adjust the Annual Budge...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - June 15, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinances at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2020:

Ordinance No.  20-2020

(As Amended)

Amending Ordinance No. 45-2019 (As Amended) to Adjust the Annual Budget by Providing for an Appropriat...

Notice of Public Hearing - July 6, 2020

Worthington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 7:30 pm in a virtual meeting, to further consider the following Ordinance:

Ordinance No.  25-2020

Amending Ordinance No. 45-2019 (As Amended) to Adjust the Annual Budge...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - May 19, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2020:

Ordinance No. 10-2020

(As Amended)

To Amend Section 1123.30(b) and Section 1123.73 to the Codified Ordinances of the City of Worthington to Modify th...

Public Meeting - Community Relations Commission

In recognition of the State’s orders prohibiting public gatherings, the Worthington Community Relations Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.  

If a member of the public wants to observe the meeting...

Annual Notice of Meetings - 2020

In accordance with Worthington Code Section 109.05, the City Clerk hereby gives notice of regular meetings as follows:

Municipal Administration Building, 6550 North High Street, Council Chambers:

•    City Council – 7:30...