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Notice/Advertisement Title: Rental Registry Hearing #3 Minutes
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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02.19.2026, 4:00pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
On Thursday February 19th at 4pm, CM Bankston chaired a third public hearing to discuss the proposed creation of a rental registry in the City of Columbus.
Council Members in attendance: (Bankston, Day-Achauer, Ross, Wyche)
Written Testimony was received from: Greg Lawson - Buckeye Institute, Sarah Huelskotter, Sarah Dryer
In person testimony was given by: Dimitri Hatzifotinos, Steven Gladman, Cynthia Flaherty, Gerry O'Neil, John Myers, Aaron Lantz, Brian Bainbridge, Sarah Dryer, Deb Krantz, Sarah Huelskoetter
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions (Councilmember Bankston)
Presentation of Updates to Rental Registry Proposal
Scott Messer- Director, Building and Zoning Services
Hannah Jones - Deputy Director, Department of Development
Steve Dunbar - Section Chief, Property Action Team, City Attorney’s Office
Public Testimony/Comment
Conclusion & Next Steps
Hearing Recording: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fJ1zGV0ubA)