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Council President (ceremonial Mayor)· 2026-01-12 - 2030-01-14

Ukeme Awakessien Jeter

Upper Arlington

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Jan 14, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
3:35:41
Avg per meeting
17:58
Segments
3346

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Top issues during term (20)

medium→Feb 2026[40]

Residential setback and height variances

None identified.

high→Mar 2026[35]

E-Mobility Device Registration and Safety Program

Registration program administration costs remain unclear while the ordinance is reworked.

high↑Apr 2026[29]

Police and Fire Pension Levy on November Ballot

The levy renewal plus an increase will appear on November ballots, affecting property tax amounts if approved.

critical→Aug 2026[27]

August 12 Storm Response and Debris Cleanup

About $75,000 in new appropriations, plus reallocated General Fund money for cleanup.

critical↑Oct 2026[25]

Flock License Plate Reader Surveillance and Ordinance 38-2026

The Flock contract runs through 2028 at about $50,000 a year with no termination for convenience — turning it off now would cost roughly $110,000 in payments for nothing.

high→Sep 2026[25]

Unpermitted above-ground pool at 3272 Mountview Road

An in-ground pool alternative could cost the family tens of thousands of dollars plus a two-to-three-year wait.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

Bob Crane Community Center Public Art

The installation budget is $100,000, all-inclusive.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

public safety alert

You could lose hard-earned cash if you accidentally pay one of these bogus bills.

medium↑May 2026[16]

Unpermitted structures and uses

Redesign or denial could cost the owners money and delay their return to the home mid-construction.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Detached garage height precedents

low↑Oct 2026[13]

2225 Yorkshire Road garage and driveway coverage

high↓Mar 2026[13]

Master Plan development process

medium↓Jun 2026[12]

Fontenay Plat Amendment and Setback Enforcement

City tax dollars and municipal resources will likely be spent defending this zoning decision in court.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Lane Avenue Corridor Parking Study

You could end up paying for a surprise parking ticket if you don't keep an eye on the new signs.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

New TIF Threshold Policy for Large Redevelopment

Affects future use of tax-increment financing on large projects; no immediate fiscal impact.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Perry Township fire and EMS agreement amendment

Minimal cost and response impact per staff.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Historic demolition and replacement house at 2505 Coventry Rd

This massive new build could shake up local property values and generate fresh tax revenue, but it might also mean higher infrastructure costs for the city.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

EMS protocol changes including non-invasive ventilation

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

CARES community outreach program

high↑Oct 2026[10]

UAFD Lieutenant Examination Protest

Taxpayer money is funding this administrative campaign, though the exact cost isn't specified.

Decisions during term (146)

Recorded while Jeter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 21, 2026

Consent agenda (minutes and five variances)

approvedOct 21, 2026

2240 McCoy Road (VAR-61-26) — shed height variance

approvedOct 21, 2026

2031 North Devon Road (VAR-62-26) — detached garage variances

tabledOct 21, 2026

2434 Dorset Road (VAR-68-26) — covered patio variances

approvedOct 21, 2026

Consent Agenda

approvedOct 21, 2026

2445 Kensington Drive (VAR-69-26) - To allow an increase in the height of a detached garage from 17 feet to 20'-11" and the retention of an existing wall that encroaches 10 inches into the three-foot minimum side yard setback, thus…

approvedOct 12, 2026

Consent Agenda (Minutes; Ordinances 35, 36, 37)

tabledOct 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 38-2026 — ALPR/Flock Regulations (Second Reading)

approvedOct 12, 2026

Resolution No. 19-2026 — Tax Levies and Rates

approvedOct 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 39-2026 — Vacate Lane Avenue Pump Station Easement

approvedOct 12, 2026

Appointment of Lisa Ottum to Community Relations Committee

approvedOct 12, 2026

Approve October 5, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes

tabledOct 7, 2026

3272 Mountview Road (VAR-57-26) swimming pool variance

approvedOct 7, 2026

Adjournment

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda — September 14, 2026 minutes

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Ordinance No. 27-2026 — E-mobility registration program

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Ordinance No. 34-2026 — CORMA self-insurance pool membership

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Approve September 14, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes

approvedSep 16, 2026

Consent agenda approval (items 2.a–2.f)

approvedSep 16, 2026

1501 Bridgeton Drive (VAR-60-26) rear yard setback variance

Voting record (71)

69 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

adopt Ordinance No. 27-2026

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

adopt Ordinance No. 34-2026

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

to adopt Resolution No. 16-2026.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

to adopt Resolution No. 17-2026.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

to adopt Resolution No. 18-2026.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

to adopt Ordinance No. 33-2026.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

to adopt Resolution No. 15-2026.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

to enter into Executive Session under Council Rules (Article II, Sec.13)(A)(3) - Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Consent Agenda (Aug. 24 minutes; Ordinance No. 32-2026)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 15-2026 — Zollinger Road project support

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 16-2026 — Henderson Road grant application support

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 17-2026 — TIRC recommendations

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 18-2026 — Financial Policies Review Committee recommendations

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Ordinance No. 33-2026 — 2026 appropriations amendment

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Executive session motion

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

amend Section 135.01 to permit a cost-recovery fee for marriage services

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

amend Section 105.03 to add an effective date following the 2029 City Council election

Voted noAug 17, 2026

amend Section 105.04 regarding political activity

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

amend Section 105.03 to increase the maximum campaign contribution from $250 to $400

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

retain rather than strike the examination standards language in Section 149.07

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Ordinance No. 21-2026, Amendment 1 - Campaign Contribution Limit Raised from $250 to $400

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Ordinance No. 21-2026, Amendment 3 - Councilmember Political Activity Rules (Failed)

staff neutrality proved preferable during her own competitive primary

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve the emergency measure

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

pass Resolution No. 8-2026

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

for a Second Reading/Public Hearing/Council Action on June 8, 2026

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

suspend Article IV(4)(B) of the Council Rules to allow for the second and third reading to be waived

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

pass Resolution No. 9-2026

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Ordinance No. 23-2026 — Fontenay Plat Amendment Continued to Second Reading

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Ordinance No. 20-2026 — Frazier Financial Advisors Incentive Agreement Tabled

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

postpone discussion and action on Ordinance No. 20-2026 to the June 15, 2026, Council meeting

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

pass Resolution No. 10-2026

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

adopt Ordinance No. 26-2026

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Consent Agenda (Minutes; Ordinance 18-2026; Ordinance 19-2026)

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Mr. Kulewicz moved, seconded by Vice President Munc, to amend the resolution to: “WHEREAS, the Summit provides hotel accommodation, airfare, airport transport, and meals to the head of delegation for

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Mr. Walter moved, seconded by Vice President Munc, to further amend the resolution to: “SECTION 2. Participation in the 2026 World Cities Summit is a public purpose such that the City can accept the

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

President Awakessien Jeter called for a vote to pass the resolution as amended.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Vice President Munc moved, seconded by Mr. Fortkamp, to adopt Ordinance No. 15-2026.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Ms. Oldham moved, seconded by Vice President Munc, to adopt Ordinance No. 16-2026.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Mr. Tracy moved, seconded by Mr. Fortkamp, to adopt Ordinance No. 17-2026.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Consent Agenda (April 13 minutes; Ordinance No. 14-2026)

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Amendment to Resolution No. 4-2026 (no-cost clarification)

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Second amendment to Resolution No. 4-2026 (public purpose)

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Resolution No. 4-2026 — World Cities Summit participation

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Ordinance No. 15-2026 — 2026 Waterline Replacement Project contract

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Ordinance No. 16-2026 — Street Maintenance and Stormwater contract

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