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Grandview Heights council elects Emily Keeler president, Chris Smith vice president

Grandview Heights City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 12 meeting, Grandview Heights City Council swore in newly elected members and voted to install Emily Keeler as council president (4–3) and Chris Smith as vice president (4–3). The meeting included committee assignments and administrative briefings.

Emily Keeler was elected president of the Grandview Heights City Council on Jan. 12, winning a 4–3 roll-call vote after council members nominated Denise Walker and Keeler for the post.

The meeting opened with oaths of office for newly elected and returning council members. Judge Bill Skrillard administered the oath to Benjamin Anthony; Melanie Houston, Michelle Kozak and Chris Smith also took the oath and were congratulated by the council.

The council then held…

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