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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Operating Budget Hearing
Contact Name: Andie McDonald
Contact Telephone Number: 614-245-7994
Contact Email Address: ABMcDonald@columbus.gov
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1.22.2026, 1:00pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
On Tuesday, January 22nd at 1pm, CPPT Dorans chaired a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 Operating Budget and the
departmental budgets within the Workforce, Education, and Labor Committee.
Council Members in attendance: ( Dorans)
Representatives from Communities in Schools Ohio and Future Ready Five provided public testimony.
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions (Councilmember Dorans)
Budget Presentations
Director Matt Smydo- Office of Education
Director Jennifer Shea- Civil Service Commission
Acting Director Alysha Martin- Department of Human Resources
Public Testimony/Comment
Conclusion & Next Steps
Hearing Recording: (https://www.youtube.com/live/sYuPdf-ZxtA?si=abayd7mWL-75trry)