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Notice/Advertisement Title: Citizens’ Commission on Elected Official Compensation Minutes
Contact Name: Kirsten Estose
Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-2728
Contact Email Address: KMEstose@columbus.gov
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The 2026 Citizens’ Commission on Elected Official Compensation met for the first time on Friday, January 30 at approximately 8:30 a.m. in Columbus City Council Chamber (90 W Broad St, Second Floor, Columbus, OH 43215). Chair Chris Moses, Commissioner Alyvia Johnson, and Commissioner Monica L. Womack were in attendance.
Call to Order
Chair Moses called the meeting to order at 8:35am.
Chair Moses recognized Columbus City Council Chief of Staff John Tannous for brief remarks.
Opening Remarks
Columbus City Council Chief of Staff John Tannous provided brief remarks, welcoming the Commission.
Orientation to the Commission
Kirsten Estose, Senior Legislative Analyst for City Council, presented on the history of the Commission, specific provisions in Charter regarding the Commission, and what the Commissioners can expect from staff during the process of developing a report to submit to the city clerk.
Open Meetings and Public Records
Lara Baker-Morrish, Chief Counsel in the City Attorney’s Office, presented on open meetings and public records laws.
Chair Moses asked Ms. Baker-Morrish to speak to any rules on subcommittees.
Additional Remarks
Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor Danius Williams joined the meeting. Chair Moses acknowledged Deputy Chief Williams, who made brief remarks welcoming the Commission.
Presentation on Current Compensation of Elected Officials and a Compensation Survey
Greg Beaverson, Compensation Manager in the Department of Human Resources, presented on:
· Elected officials’ salaries and corresponding percentage increases from 2021 to 2026;
· Options for when and how a cost of living adjustment can be applied, when salary increases can take effect, etc.;
· Discussed the size of the City of Columbus as an employer and historical wage ...
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