Operating Budget Public Hearings
Columbus City Council will host a series of public hearings to review and provide feedback on the City’s $1.26 billion 2026 Operating Budget, which was recently proposed by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. Council President Shannon G. Hardin and Councilmembers Nicholas J. Bankston, Melissa Green and Christopher L. Wyche each have upcoming hearings scheduled to discuss the budgets of the committees they chair, and additional budget hearings will be announced soon. At these hearings, directors and representatives from City departments will present their budget needs to the committee chairs. Following the hearings, Council may amend the operating budget before voting on a final plan.
Finance and Governance Hearing
Chaired by Councilmember Bankston
Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Columbus City Hall
Council Chambers (second floor)
90 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Those interested in testifying in-person or submitting written testimony should email their remarks to Jonathan Brown at jbbrown@columbus.gov with the subject line “December 18th Operating Budget Hearing” by 10 a.m. on Dec. 18. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
Housing, Homelessness & Building
Chaired by Council President Hardin
Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Columbus City Hall
Council Chambers (second floor)
90 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Health, Human Services & Equity Hearing
Chaired by Councilmember Green
Thursday, Jan. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Columbus City Hall
Council Chambers (second floor)
90 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Public Utilities & Sustainability Hearing
Chaired by Councilmember Wyche
Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Columbus City Hall
Council Chambers (second floor)
90 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215