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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2025 Proposed Budget Amendments Hearing
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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01.31.2025,1pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Council Member Nick Bankston, Chair of the Finance and Governance Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Mayor’s proposed 2025 Operating Budget regarding the amendments to the budget. The full proposed budget can be viewed online at: https://columbus.gov/2025budget/. Councilmembers present: Nicholas Bankston, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Rob Dorans, Nancy Day-Achauer, Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Chris Wyche, and Council President Shannon Hardin.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introduction
a. ▪ Nicholas J. Bankston, Councilmember - Chair of the Finance and Governance Committee
b. ▪ Shannon Hardin, Council President
c. ▪ Megan Kilgore, Auditor
d. ▪ Chris Long, Acting Director - Finance and Management
e. ▪ Adam Robins, Deputy Director - Finance and Management
f. ▪ Lara Baker-Morrish, Chief Counsel - City Attorney
g. ▪ Matt Erickson, Director - Legislative Research Office
2. 2024 Revenue Recap
a. CM Bankston, Auditor Kilgore, Chris Long
3. Proposed Amendments to 2025 Budget, Legislative Research Office
a. Director Matt Erickson
4. Council Priorities, Columbus City Council
a. All Council Members
5. Timeline for Adoption and Next Steps, Columbus City Council
a. Councilmember Nick Bankston & Council President Hardin
6. Questions and Public Testimony
a. Charles Abernathy Jr- Wants council to address the social crisis of underprivileged communities.
b. Sarah DeMeo- Ohio Hispanic Coalition. Wants more support, funding, and resources for their program.
c. Glean Tuomaala- Encourages 9 Councilmember vacancy applicants not selected for a seat on Council to remain influential in Columbus.
d. Ann Bishoff (Written Testimony)- Star House
e. Betsy Pandora (Written Testimony)- Short North Alliance
f. Judge Elieen Paley (Written Testimony)- Franklin County Municipal Court
7. Closing Remarks
a. Councilmember Nicholas J. Bankston & Council President Shannon Hardin
Hearing Recording: Council Finance & Governance Committee: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u033WxGPy7s>