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Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee
Contact Name: Nancy Pryor Sully
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2010
Contact Email Address: npsully@columbus.gov
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Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee Hearing, Short Term Rentals, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Councilmembers in attendance: Councilmember Remy, Councilmember Ross, and Councilmember Wyche.
3:35 PM: Councilmember Remy opens the hearing, provides introductions, and provides opening remarks.
3:49 PM: Dr. Tanisha Pruitt presents a history of short-term rentals in Columbus as well as some challenges.
3:57 PM: Councilmember Remy introduces Mr. Tony Celebrezze, Deputy Director, Building and Zoning Services and Ms. Wendy Bootes, Building and Zoning Services.
3:58 PM: Presentation by Deputy Director Celebrezze suggesting a new chapter in code to cover short-term rentals as well as other possible changes.
4:08 PM: Questions from Councilmembers.
4:10 PM: Questions from Public Speakers who have three minutes each
Public testimony begins with speakers limited to 3 minutes each.
Speakers included and questions asked by Councilmembers
Mr. Willie Jones
Mr. Jeremiah Lozier
Mr. Ryan McFadyen
Mr. Christoph Schller
Mr. Michael Shibko
Ms. Susan Sommerfeld
4:45 PM Councilmember Remy offers concluding remarks.
4:55 Adjourned