City of Columbus, Shayla D. Favor

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Shayla holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Ohio State University and a law degree from Capital University Law School. She lives on the Near-Eastside of Columbus with her husband.

Shayla previously worked as an executive director of Partners Achieving Community Transformation, a local planning organization, and an adjunct professor at Denison University. She also worked as an assistant attorney for the City of Columbus.

Shayla Favor currently serves as a member of the Columbus City Council in District 7. She was appointed in 2019 and is serving her first full term. 

As a law clerk and legal investigator, Favor drafted legal documents, conducted legal research, analyzed cases and drafted opinions, gave informal legal advice, and attended and maintained paperwork at administrative court hearings.

As assistant city attorney, Favor prosecuted violations of city codes, acted as the liaison between city agencies and community organizations on environmental issues, gave informal legal advice to city agencies, drafted documents, and conducted research on cases in environmental court.

- As a law clerk and legal investigator, Favor drafted legal documents, conducted legal research, analyzed cases and drafted opinions, gave informal legal advice, and attended and maintained paperwork at administrative court hearings.
- As assistant city attorney, Favor prosecuted violations of city codes, acted as the liaison between city agencies and community organizations on environmental issues, gave informal legal advice to city agencies, drafted documents, and conducted research on cases in environmental court.

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Plans to partner with city administrations, county agencies, community organizations, and advocates to develop innovative solutions for reducing violent crime in Franklin County.

Plans to partner with city administrations, county agencies, community organizations, and advocates for developing innovative solutions to reduce violent crime in Franklin County.

Plans to implement evidence-based programs to hold violent offenders accountable, reduce court involvement and incarceration for low-level offenses, decrease reoffending, maintain clean records for individuals, and direct those in need of treatment to available resources.

Plans to implement "Evidence-Based Programs" to aim to hold violent offenders accountable, reduce court involvement and incarceration for low-level offenses, decrease reoffending, maintain clean records for individuals, and direct those in need of treatment to available resources.

Plans to prioritize prevention to address youth violence.

- Plans to partner with city administrations, county agencies, community organizations, and advocates for developing innovative solutions to reduce violent crime in Franklin County.
- Plans to implement "Evidence-Based Programs" to aim to hold violent offenders accountable, reduce court involvement and incarceration for low-level offenses, decrease reoffending, maintain clean records for individuals, and direct those in need of treatment to available resources.
- Plans to prioritize prevention to address youth violence.

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As of August 21, 2024, Shayla D. Favor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Shayla D. Favor

Shayla earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the Ohio State University and a law degree from Capital University Law School. She serves on the executive board of the John Mercer Langston Bar Association, an organization promoting community service in the legal profession. She lives on the Near-Eastside of Columbus with her husband and their two dogs.

Shayla has served as the executive director of Partners Achieving Community Transformation, a local planning organization, and adjunct professor at Denison University, and an assistant attorney for the City of Columbus.

Shayla Favor currently serves as a member of the Columbus City Council. She was appointed in 2019 to fill a vacancy, and is currently serving her second term after being reelected in 2023.

As a law clerk and legal investigator, drafted legal documents, conducted legal research, analyzed cases and drafted opinions, gave informal legal advice, and attended and maintained paperwork at administrative court hearings.

As assistant city attorney, prosecuted violations of city codes, acted as the liaison between city agencies and community organizations on environmental issues, gave informal legal advice to city agencies, and drafted documents and conducted research on cases in environmental court.

- As a law clerk and legal investigator, drafted legal documents, conducted legal research, analyzed cases and drafted opinions, gave informal legal advice, and attended and maintained paperwork at administrative court hearings.
- As assistant city attorney, prosecuted violations of city codes, acted as the liaison between city agencies and community organizations on environmental issues, gave informal legal advice to city agencies, and drafted documents and conducted research on cases in environmental court.

Believes in prioritizing people, policy, prevention, and public safety to address criminal justice issues.

Believes in reforming the criminal justice system to make it "just" and "equitable."

Believes in balancing public safety with individual liberty and plans to uphold this principle as Franklin County Prosecutor.

Plans to work with city administrations and community organizations to reduce violent crime.

Believes in evidence-based programs to hold violent offenders accountable and reduce court involvement for minor offenses.

Plans to prioritize prevention in addressing youth violence.

- Plans to partner with city administrations, county agencies, community organizations, and advocates to develop innovative solutions for reducing violent crime in Franklin County.
- Plans to implement evidence-based programs to hold violent offenders accountable, reduce court involvement and incarceration for low-level offenses, decrease reoffending, maintain clean records for individuals, and direct those in need of treatment to available resources.
- Plans to prioritize prevention in addressing youth violence.

Believes youth violence should be addressed as a public health issue.

Believes safe, accessible, and affordable communities are essential for all.

Promises to prioritize the people of Franklin County.

Believes everyone deserves to live in safe, accessible, and affordable communities.

As a city council member, addressed housing, safety, and homelessness.

As a lawyer, fought for neighborhood improvement and consumer protection.

As of September 23, 2024, Shayla D. Favor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Shayla D. Favor has served as a city attorney and a member of the City Council in Columbus, addressing issues such as housing, safety, and homelessness.

- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. 
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters. 
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office. 