2025 Operating Budget Committee Hearings

Columbus City Council invites residents and neighborhood leaders to attend the remaining public hearings to review and provide feedback on the City of Columbus' $1.23 Billion 2025 Operating Budget, which was proposed by Mayor Ginther late last year. The operating budget supports all City operations, such as the Divisions of Police and Fire, and other neighborhood services. Last year, committees were restructured to focus on Council's priorities.

At these hearings, directors and representatives from the departments that fall under the newly structured committees present their budget needs to the committee chairs. Following the hearings, City Council may amend the operating budget before voting on a final plan. All budget hearings will take place in Council Chambers at City Hall (90 W Broad St).

Columbus City Council 2025 Operating Budget Committee Hearing Schedule:

Thursday, January 16 at 5 p.m.

• Health, Human Services, and Equity Budget Hearing

• Led by Councilmember Melissa Green

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Haley Gerken at hegerken@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Wednesday, January 22 at 5 p.m.

• Service & Infrastructure Budget Hearing

• Led by Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Jessica Caceres at jicaceres@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Tuesday, January 21 at 5 p.m.

• Housing, Homeless, and Building Budget Hearing

• Led by Council President Shannon G. Hardin

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Jessica Clinger at jnclinger@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Tuesday, January 28 at 4 p.m.

• Council Amendments Budget Hearing

• Led by Councilmember Nick J. Bankston

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Jonathan Brown at jbbrown@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Alternative Crisis Response Hearing

Council President Shannon G. Hardin is hosting a public hearing to discuss alternative crisis response initiatives. During the hearing, Columbus Public Health and the Department of Public Safety will provide updates on their current alternative response programs and share their plans for 2025. Additionally, Mission Critical Partners, the City’s consultant on alternative response strategies, will present their work plan for the upcoming year.

To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email John Oswalt at jdoswalt@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

When and Where:

Thursday, January 23

5 p.m.

Columbus City Hall

90 W Broad St

**DISCLAIMER: Events, locations, and times are subject to change.

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