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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Wage Threshold Hearing
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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On Tuesday September 15th, Council Member Bankston, chair of the Economic Development & Small and Minority Business Committee held a hearing to discuss potentially increasing the city’s wage threshold.
The wage threshold sets the minimum pay requirement for jobs directly created or supported through municipal tax incentive agreements.
Council Members in attendance: (Bankston)
No in person or written testimony
Agenda
Opening Remarks CM Bankston
Presentation from United Way
Melanie Hill, Director of Data Analytics at United Way of Central Ohio
Department of Development Presentation
Mark Lundine & Bill Webster
Discussion
Public Comment
Closing Remarks
Hearing Recording: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L_4Q-0_yr0)