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Minutes - Final

Columbus City Council

Monday, January 5, 2026

5:00 PM

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING NO. 61 FROM DECEMBER 15, 2025

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following

vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

RECONVENED AT 5:05 P.M.

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING NO. 61 FROM DECEMBER 15, 2025

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNED AT 5:05 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING NO. 1 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 5, 2026

at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ROLL CALL

9 -

Present:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

City Clerk Toya J. Johnson stated, "Our first order of business this evening is

to elect a temporary President to preside for the purpose of electing a

Permanent President of City Council."

ELECTION OF TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, that

Toya J. Johnson be made Temporary President for the purpose of electing a

Permanent President of Columbus City Council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

ELECTION OF PERMANENT PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Temporary President Johnson opened the floor for nominations for

Permanent President of Council.

Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla nominated Councilmember

Shannon G. Hardin as President of City Council.

Temporary President Johnson asked if there were any other nominations for

President of City Council. Hearing none, the floor was closed for nominations.

Roll Call by Voice on the nomination of Shannon G. Hardin. All voted in the

affirmative.

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEM OF COUNCIL

President Hardin assumed the chair and opened the floor for nominations for

President Pro Tem of Council.

Councilmember Christopher Wyche nominated Councilmember Rob Dorans

as President Pro Tem of City Council.

President Hardin asked if there were any other nominations for President Pro

Tem of City Council. Hearing none, the floor was closed for nominations.

Roll Call by Voice on the nomination of Rob Dorans. All voted in the

affirmative.

APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, to

appoint Toya J. Johnson as City Clerk effective January 5, 2026. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to

appoint Talia Brown as City Treasurer effective January 5, 2026. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, to

Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by

the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

READING OF STANDING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Economic Development & Small Business Committee

Councilmember Nick Bankston, Chair

Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Vice Chair

All members serve

Finance & Governance Committee

Councilmember Nick Bankston, Chair

Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans, Vice Chair

All members serve

Health, Human Services, and Equity Committee

Councilmember Melissa Green, Chair

Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Vice Chair

All members serve

Housing, Homelessness, & Building Committee

Councilmember Tiara Ross, Chair

Council President Shannon Hardin, Vice Chair

All members serve

Neighborhoods, Recreation, and Parks Committee

Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer, Chair

Councilmember Christopher Wyche, Vice Chair

All members serve

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

Councilmember Emmanuel Remy, Chair

Councilmember Tiara Ross, Vice Chair

All members serve

Public Service & Transportation Committee

Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Chair

Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer, Vice Chair

All members serve

Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee

Councilmember Christopher Wyche, Chair

Councilmember Emmanuel Remy, Vice Chair

All members serve

Rules & Policy Committee

Council President Shannon Hardin, Chair

Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans, Vice Chair

All members serve

Workforce, Education, & Labor Committee

Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans, Chair

Councilmember Melissa Green, Vice Chair

All members serve

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to

adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNED AT 5:16 P.M.