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Notice/Advertisement Title: Title 39 Code Change Hearing Minutes
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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8.26.2025, 5pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
On Tuesday August 26th at 5pm, CM Bankston chaired a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to Title 39 of the city’s code more commonly referred to as the Diversity and Inclusion Code.
Council Members in attendance: (Bankston, Barroso de Padilla, Beatty, Wyche, Hardin)
Written Testimony from Schlaine Hutchins, Lachandra B. Baker, and Rachel Wenning were received.
In person testimony was given by J. Averi Frost and Gayle Saunders.
Agenda
-Welcome & Introductions (Councilmember Bankston)
-Presentation of Proposed Title 39 Changes
-Lara Baker-Morrish – Chief Counsel & Deputy City Attorney, Columbus City Attorney’s Office
-Jason Jenkins - Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
-Public Testimony/Comment
-Conclusion & Next Steps
Hearing Recording: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCljBlGuMiY)