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Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee: Earth Month Hearing Minutes
Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3091
Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov
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Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee
Earth Month Hearing
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
3:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 90 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche, Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy,
Call to order:
Meeting called to order by Chair Wyche at 3:32 P.M.
Introductions:
[Chair Christopher L. Wyche] Review of the agenda and welcome
[Vice Chair Emmanuel V. Remy] Thank you!
Presentation: Environmental Science Advisory Committee
[Chair Wyche] We will first discuss the Environmental Science Advisory Committee.
Annalisa Rocca, Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Central Ohio Regional Director
[Ms. Rocca] Thank you for this opportunity. I am here to support the reactivation of the Environmental Science Advisory Committee. Good Policy lowers cost and builds resiliency. An advisory body like this will bring the technical experts to all future policies throughout the city. I recommend reviewing peer cities that have similar advisory bodies, such as Cincinnati. Also, to update this advisory body such as aligning with the current Climate Action Plan, work with both Sustainable Columbus, and require reporting of community engagement. I encourage Council to revitalize and update the Committee. Thank you.
[Chair Wyche] We have toyed with the idea to only have Columbus residents or a regional requirement. Do you know if Cincinnati has this requirement?
[Ms. Rocca] I am not sure but it is important to ask this question. I will ask Cincinnati and get back to you.
[Vice-Chair Remy] What do you think the deliverables be in the first year?
[Ms. Rocca] Depends, but focusing on community forums and community engagement opportunities to lea...
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