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Council recognizes National Police Week and advances codified-ordinance updates
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 26-023 recognizing National Police Week (May 11–16, 2026) and took first reading of Ordinance 26-010 to update the city's codified ordinances to reflect state changes through 2025; the items were moved forward by roll call.
Canal Winchester City Council on May 4 adopted Resolution 26-023 recognizing National Police Week from May 11–16, 2026, and took first reading of Ordinance 26-010, the annual update to the city's codified ordinances.
Mayor Steger read the text honoring law enforcement service and the sacrifice of officers killed in the line of duty, highlighting the national candlelight vigil and requesting flags be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15. "It's one of the most dangerous jobs in the world," the mayor said, thanking local Fairfield County and Madison Township officers for their service.
Miss Jackson explained Ordinance 26-010 as a contractor-driven update that incorporates legislation passed by council and state-level changes through 2025. A council member raised concern about traffic-code changes being adopted without seeing the exact amended language; the law director and staff said state law and Home Rule constraints limit local conflict and that the ordinance incorporates required conforming changes. The ordinance was entered as first reading.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 26-023 was adopted by roll call; Ordinance 26-010 was read for first reading and will return for further consideration as required by council rules.
Next steps: Resolution 26-023 is ceremonial and in force; Ordinance 26-010 will proceed through required readings for final codification.
