Title
Funding Review Advisory Committee Public Hearing
Minutes
Body
Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:30 PM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Explanation of purpose for public hearing; introduction of those in attendance.
Call to Order: 12:30
Present
· Nicholas J. Bankston, Council Member - Chair of the Finance and Governance Committee
· Melissa Green, Council Member - Chair of the Health, Human Services & Equity Committee
· Sandy Doyle-Ahern Chair - Funding Review Advisory Committee
· Rob Moore - Scioto Analysis
· Bhumika Patel, Deputy Director - Human Services Chamber
· Adam Rowan, Chief Compliance & Operating Officer - Community Shelter Board
· Níel Jurist, Chief Communications & Government Affairs Officer - Community Shelter Board
· Mitch Menchaca, Executive Director - Greater Columbus Arts Council
· Brian Ross, Executive Director - Experience Columbus
· Amy Holihan, , Executive Director - Music Columbus
· Sue Porter, Executive Director - BalletMet
· Rachel Lustig, President and CEO - Lutheran Social Services
· Elizabeth Brown, CEO - YWCA Columbus
· Addie Natalie, Chief Advancement Officer - Adaptive Sports Connection
· Kenneth Paul, , Executive Director - Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA)
· Haley Gerken, Legislative Aide to Councilmember Melissa Green - Columbus City Council
· John Drury, Legislative Analyst to Councilmember Melissa Green - Columbus City Council
· Thomas Strefelt, Legislative Intern to Councilmember Melissa Green - Columbus City Council
· Jean-Philippe Dorval, Legislative Aide to Councilmember Nicholas J. Bankston - Columbus City Council
· Jonathan Brown, Legislative Analyst to Councilmember Nicholas J. Bankston - Columbus City Council
· John Oswalt, Senior Legislative Analyst - Columbus City Council
· Marshall Troxel, Assistant Director of Community and Legislative Affairs - Columbus Mayor's Office
· John Tannous, Chief of Staff - Columbus City...
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