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Notice/ Advertisement Title: Council President Shannon Hardin to host hearing on evaluation of Alternative Crisis Response programming in Columbus
Contact Name: Jessica Clinger
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6354
Contact Email: Jnclinger@columbus.gov
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Council President Shannon Hardin along with Council Members Emmanuel Remy and Melissa Green, will host a hearing on an evaluation of Alternative Crisis Response programming in Columbus. This will include a presentation by Mission Critical Partners, the City's alternative response consultant, on its work during 2025 and overall evaluation of the City’s alternative response programs and policies, and recommendations for improvement and expansion. Representatives from Columbus Department of Public Safety and Columbus Public Health will also be in attendance
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Where: Columbus City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
90 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
This event will broadcast live on CTV, YouTube, and Facebook Live.
Any resident seeking to submit written testimony should do so to the office of Council President Hardin by emailing Jnclinger@columbus.gov by 12:00pm on the day of the hearing - please include “Written Testimony - 12/17 Hearing” in the subject line of your email.
Any resident wishing to speak during the hearing should email Jnclinger@Columbus.gov by 12:00pm on the day of the hearing. Each speaker will be limited to remarks lasting no longer than three minutes.
To request an interpreter at this hearing in a language other than English, please submit request to Jnclinger@columbus,gov. Requests should be submitted at least five (5) business days in advance.