Council approves $42,500 settlement after executive session

Oct 13, 2026

Following an executive session, Columbus City Council approved an add-on resolution authorizing payment of $42,500 to settle claims filed by Rowena Platt.

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After convening in executive session to discuss litigation, potential litigation and security, Council reconvened and approved an add-on resolution authorizing a payment of $42,500 to settle claims filed by Rowena Platt. Mayor Henderson announced the council had met in executive session on personnel matters and that no votes were taken during the executive session itself; the settlement approval occurred after reconvening (Vote Result: APPROVED).

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