Sherrie Aaron launches bid for Columbus City Council District 3

Sherrie Aaron formally launched her campaign Tuesday for the Columbus City Council District 3 seat, citing persistent infrastructure gaps, public safety concerns and unequal access to opportunity across the district.

Aaron said that while Columbus continues to grow, too many District 3 neighborhoods are being left behind.

“When I walk our neighborhoods, I see flooded streets, broken sidewalks, dark streetlights, struggling small businesses, and seniors who don’t feel safe in the communities they helped build,” Aaron said. “I also see young people with talent who lack access to programs, jobs and opportunity.”

Aaron, who is originally from Oakland, California, said her decision to run is rooted in a deliberate commitment to Columbus.

“I chose Columbus,” she said. “I chose to build my life here, raise my daughters here, and serve this community. When you choose something, you fight for it differently.”

The District 3 seat is currently held by Bruce Huff, who has served on the council since 2010 and recently announced he will not seek re-election. Columbus filmmaker Zack Lee has also entered the race for the open seat.

A retired Army veteran, Aaron brings a diverse professional background to the campaign. She is a realtor, small business owner, residential home operator and longtime community organizer. She said her work has put her in direct contact with families facing housing instability, mental health challenges, rising costs and limited resources.

“These aren’t abstract issues to me,” Aaron said. “They are personal, and they are urgent.”

Aaron said her priorities include improved infrastructure, safer streets, reliable street lighting and stronger support for small businesses. She also called for consistent code enforcement to protect renters and homeowners, along with increased investment in youth programs and workforce development.

“District 3 deserves the same level of investment, infrastructure and attention as any other part of our city,” she said.

The District 3 race will be decided .May 19, 2026