Upper Arlington · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Upper Arlington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mid-year 2026 budget amendment
Ordinance No. 31-2026 would adjust 2026 appropriations and the employee strength table, tweaking the budget partway through the year.
Commission bylaws amendment on unexcused absences
The commission changed how it counts unexcused absences — swapping a calendar-year window for a rolling 12-month one — which affects when a member's seat can be declared vacant.
April 2026 Financial Report
City finances look steady, but Franklin County is two to three months behind sending property-tax and utility-related disbursements, creating some temporary negative utility fund balances. Income tax revenue is running well ahead of projections thanks to one large withholding payment.
HR retention schedule project on hold
The overhaul of HR's record retention schedule is paused after the HR Director's departure; it'll pick back up once the department is fully staffed.
World Cities Summit participation questioned
Council was set to authorize sending the mayor to the 2026 World Cities Summit at no cost to the city, but members pressed for clarity on who funds and backs the summit before approving. Postponed one week.