Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano took office on March 11, 2019, as the first Democrat
in 80 years to lead the office. As Auditor, Michael is working to provide first class constituent
service, provide consumer protection and protect your tax dollars, ensure transparency in
government information, and advocate for affordable housing throughout our region. Michael
also led the county as the first county-wide elected official to offer paid family leave.

Michael was born in Franklinton and grew up in the University community. He pursued education opportunities in Richmond, Virginia, and later in Washington, DC, earning a master’s
degree in public administration. Michael became an attorney after earning his law degree from
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

In 2008. as Director of the Franklin County Board of Elections. Michael led a bipartisan staff of
Democrats and Republicans who conducted a historic controversy-free Presidential election in
one of the largest election jurisdictions in the country. From 2011 to 2016, Michael proudly
represented residents and businesses in Columbus, Bexley, and Grandview Heights in the Ohio
General Assembly. 

From 2016 through 2019 Michael served on Columbus City Council, where he was elected President Pro Tem in 2018. Michael has served on numerous boards, including the Greater
Columbus Arts Council and the National League of Cities Information Technology and
Communications Committee. Michael also serves on the board of the Health Policy Institute of
Ohio, where he supports work to analyze health outcomes including how housing is a social
determinant of health.

In addition. Michael serves as an adjunct professor at Capital University Law School.

Michael and his wife Caroline, a certified public accountant, are the proud and busy parents of
8-year-old Cooper and 6-year-old Riley. They live in the University Community with their two rescue pugs, Wrigley and Fenway, and belong to St. Agatha Parish in Upper Arlington.