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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Upper Arlington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
EMS protocol changes including non-invasive ventilation
The board will discuss proposed protocol changes, including non-invasive ventilation, which affects how paramedics treat patients in the field. Changes in protocols directly shape the care residents receive before reaching a hospital.
Public Safety Alert
The board will review the latest EMS call volumes and high-acuity incident data for Upper Arlington. These numbers show how emergency medical services are keeping up with demand in the community.
UAFD Lieutenant Examination Protest
A protest was filed concerning the fire division's lieutenant promotional examination, and the Civil Service Commission was scheduled to take it up as new business. The outcome could affect who is eligible for promotion within the fire department.
Bob Crane Community Center Public Art
Arts on Arlington drew 1,700 attendees (up 41%), Arts on the Block drew 700, and the Labor Day Arts Festival is coming September 7 at Northam Park. Residents also asked for more food options and broader alcohol availability at future events.
Unpermitted above-ground pool at 3272 Mountview Road
A family installed a 5-foot above-ground pool without permits for their autistic son's swim therapy, running into a decades-old ban on pools taller than two feet. The board put off a decision to let the family explore burying or relocating the pool — and the case could test how the city handles special-needs exceptions.
Fire Division operations and Station 71 renovation
The fire division handled 4,814 runs in 2025 with call volume up 6% this year. A $13 million Station 71 renovation is planned for 2028 to fix contamination-zone separation and aging infrastructure, and a Citizens Fire Academy launches spring 2027.
Police and Fire Pension Levy on November Ballot
Voters will decide this fall on a renewal levy with an increase dedicated to the police and fire pension fund — a direct line item on future tax bills.
E-Mobility Device Registration and Safety Program
The near-final e-bike/scooter ordinance now only requires registration for riders without a driver's license, mandates helmets under 18, sets a 10 mph sidewalk cap, and requires all riders to be listed on a device's registration. Final vote October 5.