Bexley City Council Elects Michael C. Price as Mayor
September 30, 2026
Tonight in accordance with Bexley City Charter, City Council voted to elect Michael C. Price as Mayor of the City of Bexley, effective immediately. This vote followed the formal resignation of Mayor Ben Kessler, who has accepted a new position with the Columbus Partnership after serving as mayor of Bexley for fourteen years.
Mayor Price, who has served Bexley as the Recreation and Parks Director for the past 17 years, shared inspiring inaugural comments at tonight’s meeting, sharing his gratitude for Mayor Kessler’s service and for the opportunity to serve Bexley as Mayor. The meeting, which also includes memorable remarks from community leaders and outgoing Mayor Ben Kessler, can be viewed here.
More details will be shared in this week’s Blast, including special messages from Mayor Price, Council President Saad, and former Mayor Kessler.
