Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop says that 2017 has been an extraordinary year for the city.

He talks about a wide range of major developments including the news of a new overpass into downtown Columbus and the announce of Indiana University’s new school of architecture.

The mayor praised the success of the Columbus movie. He and others in a city delegation attended the film’s premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

Lienhoop praised the efforts of the organizers of the first annual Exhibit Columbus installations in the city.

Cummins made the announcement this year that it would be investing $50 million dollars in the downtown headquarters and that it is recommitting to keep operations in Columbus.

Other highlights for the mayor included Cummins electrification developments and Columbus native Mike Pence taking office as the vice president.

The mayor also has a holiday message for residents.