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Resident urges faster climate action, green building code and solar on city properties during council budget hearing
Summary
A resident and building‑work‑group participant told council members Columbus’ climate plans aren’t moving quickly enough and urged council and the mayor to adopt stronger building codes, faster adaptation measures and municipal solar investments.
A resident identified by the chair as Glenn Tumala spoke during the public testimony portion of the Columbus City Council budget hearing and urged faster action on climate adaptation and building standards.
“I really don't wanna be here tonight, but I feel compelled to actually show up and speak,” Tumala said at the start of his remarks, and repeatedly called on council and the mayor for faster leadership on climate issues. He criticized the city’s climate timeline and urged more aggressive measures.
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