Councilmember Nick Bankston is a dedicated public servant and thoughtful leader on issues facing Columbus neighborhoods. At City Council, Councilmember Bankston chairs the Economic Development, Small & Minority Business, and Technology committees. A proud graduate of East High School and The Ohio State University and a lifelong resident of Columbus, Councilmember Bankston is a champion for the people of Columbus and is determined to make an impact in his community.
During his first two years on council, Councilmember Bankston became a proven leader in the Economic Development and Small and Minority Business space. He spearheaded policies that required businesses who received tax incentives from the City to pay the jobs associated with the incentive at least 20 dollars an hour, improved the visibility of the city’s efforts in minority vendor procurement, and shepherded millions of dollars to support and grow small and minority businesses and the small and minority business ecosystem for the city.
Councilmember Bankston also serves as Director of Community Partnerships for Alvis, Inc. and is married to his beautiful and accomplished wife Habiba K. Bankston, Executive Director of Dress for Success Columbus; they reside in Northeast Columbus with their son Xavier Kamal Bankston in the McCutcheon Crossing neighborhood.