Council District Elections Charter Amendment

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 2354-2026, sponsored by Hardin, submits to the voters "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, City Council District Elections" at a special election held concurrently with the regular general election on November 3, 2026. Cost: $0.00. The minutes give only the title, not the text of the amendment.
• Vote (8/24/2026): moved by Dorans, seconded by Barroso De Padilla; approved 8-0 on the Rules and Policy calendar (Green absent).
• Where it stands: on the November 3, 2026 ballot. A drafting error in the ordinance was corrected on August 31, see Council District Elections Charter Amendment Correction. The companion question is Council At-Large Complement Charter Amendment. Separately, a Board of Elections report on an initiated petition was received August 31, see Charter Amendment Petition Signature Certification.

Sources

• Columbus City Council minutes, 8/24/2026 (final): https://legistar3.granicus.com/Columbus/meetings/2026/8/6203_M_Columbus_City_Council_26-08-24_Minutes_-_Final.pdf

Log

2026-08-24 - Columbus City Council

• Approved 8-0 for the November 3, 2026 ballot.