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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Amendments Hearing Minutes
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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7.25.2025, 1pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
On Friday July 25th, CM Bankston chaired the second and final public hearing for the proposed 2025 Capital Improvements Budget and Capital Improvements Program. This hearing covered Columbus City Council amendments at a high level and highlighted tentatively funded proposals from external organizations.
Council Members in attendance: (Bankston, Barroso de Padilla, Beatty, Remy)
Written testimony from the Poindexter Museum and Dominic J. Mazzone was received.
In person testimony was given by Nathaniel Wilkins
Agenda
2025 CIB Amendments Hearing Agenda
Welcome & Introductions (Councilmember Bankston)
Outside Organization Presentations and Council Questions/Feedback:
Bruce A. Harkey - President & CEO, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Toni Cunningham - President & CEO, Godman Guild Association & Elizabeth Martinez - President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
Abby Maenle - Director of Development for The Buckeye Ranch & Sarah Book - Vice President of Residential Services for The Buckeye Ranch
Doug Tracy - Columbus Historical Society
Summers Hammell - Interim Director of Development for Dress for Success Columbus & Hilary Sievers - Dress for Success Columbus Board Chair
Kesha Garrett - Chief Operating Officer, Columbus Urban League
Madison Massey - Director of Marketing & Development, St. Stephen’s Community House
Mike Davis - President, Junior Achievement of Central Ohio
Kay Wilson - Director of Marketing and Development, Lower Lights Health
Written Testimony: Poindexter Museum (CM Bankston summarized) Anthony Gibbs present in audience
Presentation of Council Amendments (Councilmember Bankston)
Public Testimony/Comment
Conclusion & Next Steps
Hearing Recording: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1efqHGwDi8&t=1424s)