Friday, January 15, 2021
Ohio Industrial Commission Columbus Office Closed from January 17 through January 20
COLUMBUS, OH – Governor Mike DeWine announced on January 14, 2021, that the Ohio Statehouse will be closed Sunday,
January 17, 2021, through Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in anticipation of protests over the coming inauguration of
President-elect Joe Biden.
Additionally, it has been ordered that all State of Ohio office buildings in downtown Columbus close during this same time period.
The governor announced that state personnel in Columbus offices will work from home or other assigned places.
Accordingly, Ohio Industrial Commission offices in the William Green Building will be closed for in-person business
from Sunday, January 17, 2021 through Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Ohio Industrial Commission employees are not permitted on the William Green Building premises during this period.
Additional necessary information relative to Columbus-based operations, or operations in other cities where Ohio Industrial Commission
offices are located, will be communicated as it becomes available.
Please see the information below from DAS Director Matthew Damschroder for more details.
From: DAS Office of the Director
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:24 AM
Subject: Downtown Building Closures
Dear Colleague:
In anticipation of potential protests next week, all downtown Columbus State office buildings will be closed Sunday, Jan. 17
through Wednesday, Jan. 20, reopening Thursday, Jan. 21. This includes the following State-managed buildings:
- The Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 S. High St., Columbus
- The James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus
- 25 S. Front St., Columbus
- 246 N. Hight St., Columbus
- 35 E. Chestnut St., Columbus
- The William Green Building, 30 W. Spring St., Columbus
If not already working from home, employees of these buildings should report to their alternate work location during these closures.
Similarly, employees in those State agencies located in leased space in the downtown area should report to the alternate work locations,
if not already working from home. All impacted offices will be closed to visitors, as well.
Additional information regarding print and mail services will be sent to the agency contacts who work with these functions.
In addition to these buildings, we have been informed by Governor Mike DeWine that the Ohio Statehouse will also be closed
from Sunday, Jan. 17, through Wednesday, Jan. 20.
We apologize for any disruption, but trust you understand that your continuing safety remains our top priority.
Thank you for all you do to serve our customers each day.
Matt Damschroder
Director
Ohio Department of Administrative Services