Council Member· Term-limited; Vice President role ran through January 12, 2026 (city council page); not on the Nov 4, 2025 ballot (city election notice); recognized at the Dec 15, 2025 council meeting. Charter Section IV: second Monday in January.

Brian Close

Upper Arlington

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At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Jan 12, 2026.

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Top issues during term (1)(Public Safety)

medium↓May 2022[0]

fireworks ban

You won't have to worry about shelling out cash for backyard fireworks, but you might spend a bit more to catch a professional municipal show instead.

Decisions during term (0)

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In the news (2)

10TVAug 11, 2026

Upper Arlington schools closed Wednesday due to impact from Tuesday’s storms

10TVAug 11, 2022