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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Operating Budget: Council Amendments Hearing
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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02.25.2026, 4:00pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
On Wednesday February 25th at 4pm, CM Bankston chaired a final public hearing to discuss the 2026 proposed operating budget and proposed Council Amendments to that budget.
Council Members in attendance: (Hardin, Bankston, Day-Achauer, Dorans, Green, Remy, Ross, Wyche)
Written Testimony was received from: Dana Sims - VoiceCorps
In person testimony was given by: Sarai Lopez - Ohio Hispanic Coalition, Tia Johnson - Fresh Bloom Bins
Agenda
Introduction (CP Hardin & CM Bankston)
Proposed Budget Recap, Strategy and Anticipated Issues (Director Long, Director Erickson, All Members)
Summary of Council Priorities (Council Member Bankston)
Proposed Amendments (Director Erickson)
Public Comment
Timeline for Adoption and Next Steps (CP Hardin & CM Bankston)
Hearing Recording: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4VPDkgwwK0)