Council Finance & Governance Committee: 2026 Proposed City of Columbus Operating Budget

Columbus City Council · December 19, 2025

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Opening remarks and hearing format

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Chair (identified in transcript as Chair Bankston/Bankson) opened the first 2026 operating budget hearing, thanked Mayor Ginther and staff, introduced invited presenters (Director Chris Long, CIO Sam Orth, Auditor Megan Kilgore, Deputy City Auditor Darlene Wiles, Treasurer Talia Brown) and explained this hearing will provide an overview of the budget and public comment at the end.

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Columbus City Council finance committee heard presentations on the mayors proposed 2026 operating budget, including a $2.7 billion all-funds proposal and measures to balance a tighter general-fund outlook.

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