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Upper Arlington swears in council members; splits leadership terms between Jeter and Muntz

Upper Arlington City Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 12 organizational meeting, the Upper Arlington City Council swore in new and returning members, elected split-term leadership with Councilmember Jeter and Councilmember Muntz trading president and vice president roles across two half-terms, made committee and liaison appointments, and adjourned after voice votes.

At an organizational meeting on Jan. 12, the Upper Arlington City Council swore in new and re-elected members, elected leadership under a split-term arrangement and announced committee and liaison appointments.

Councilmember Jeter was sworn in early in the meeting; Yvette McGee Brown administered an oath for at least one of the swearing-in ceremonies. Jeter thanked supporters and family and urged residents to support neighbors and be patient with those struggling in the community. Laura Oldham and Ben Tracy also took the oath and delivered brief remarks thanking family and supporters.

The council then proceeded to elect leadership under a split-term format. The council opened nominations for vice president for the term expiring Jan. 11, 2027, nominated Councilmember Muntz, and carried a motion to elect Muntz by voice vote. The council then opened nominations for the vice president term expiring Jan. 10, 2028;…

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