Council President (ceremonial Mayor)· 2026-01-12 - 2030-01-14
Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
Upper Arlington
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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 (14)(General)
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.
Bob Crane Community Center Public Art
The installation budget is $100,000, all-inclusive.
UAFD Lieutenant Examination Protest
Taxpayer money is funding this administrative campaign, though the exact cost isn't specified.
Roberts Road Yard Waste and Recycling Facility
Zero cost to the city or residents under the proposed lease structure.
City Code Cleanup Ordinance
The settlement authority threshold would rise from $30,000 to $50,000, and a nominal marriage-processing fee may be added.
Flock license plate reader system and privacy oversight
Taxpayers are already footing the bill for these cameras, and the new rules might mean spending more on data management and privacy safeguards.
2026 street, bridge, and stormwater contracts
Contract amounts were not detailed in the minutes; the waterline work is running over budget.
leaf collection
It's a free, taxpayer-funded municipal service, so you're already paying for it—might as well use it!
World Cities Summit trip and ethics transparency
No cost to the city — all travel expenses are covered by summit organizers.
Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
No direct cost set yet, but Council flagged that tree maintenance costs keep residents from planting large trees and asked about partnerships to ease that burden.
Bob Crane Community Center first-year operations
About $3.6 million revenue against roughly $2.7 million in expenses in year one — well ahead of projections.
Summer Day Camp Demand Exceeds Capacity
Day camps generated $260,709 in net operating revenue in 2025; expanding sites would add capacity and costs.
HR Director Retirement and Consulting Coverage
Ordinance 9-2026 appropriates funds for the 12-month consulting contract; the exact amount wasn't stated in the record.
lawsuit
Taxpayers are on the hook for legal fees as the city defends or tries to settle this costly lawsuit.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(General)
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