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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Finance and Governance Operating Budget Hearing Minutes
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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12.18.2025, 3:00pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
On Thursday December 18th at 3pm, CM Bankston chaired a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 Operating Budget and the departmental budgets within the Finance and Governance committee.
Council Members in attendance: (Hardin, Bankston, Beatty, Day-Achauer, Green)
Written testimony was received from Adero Robinson.
In person testimony was given by Adero Robinson
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions (Council Member Bankston)
Budget Presentations
Director Chris Long - Finance and Management
Auditor Megan Kilgore and Darlene Wildes - Auditor
Treasurer Talia Brown - City Treasurer
Director Sam Orth - Technology
Public Testimony/Comment
Conclusion & Next Steps
Hearing Recording: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHCgixTEivs)