Local officials are reacting to the news that Donald Trump is expected to name Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a Columbus native, as his running mate. County Council member Mark Gorbett sums up the thoughts of most local Republicans…

Gorbett says the decision wasn’t Pence’s alone…

Gorbett says that he’s talked to members of the Pence family recently and says that, whatever happens, Gov. Pence will have the support of his loved ones.

County Council member Jorge Morales says that he’s a fan of both Trump and Pence…

Fellow County Council member Jim Reed agrees that Pence is a good pick for Trump, citing Pence’s Christian and conservative values.

In a statement earlier this week, Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop says that he’s excited at the prospect of a local becoming Vice President. The Mayor added that he is looking forward to the nation learning more about Columbus