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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Reynoldsburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Elected officials' compensation ordinance
A proposal would set salaries for the mayor, city auditor and city attorney ahead of 2027 elections, with the auditor's pay rising about 30 percent by 2030. Council held it for one more work session.
Nonprofit funding advocacy
With federal and state funding cuts squeezing local food pantries and charities, the city is designing a grant program for nonprofits based in Reynoldsburg ahead of the 2027 budget. Council wants a hard cap, fixed award limits around $15,000, and a review committee with scoring criteria.
Proposed 501(c)(3) nonprofit grant program
With federal and state funding cuts squeezing local food pantries and charities, the city is designing a grant program for nonprofits based in Reynoldsburg ahead of the 2027 budget. Council wants a hard cap, fixed award limits around $15,000, and a review committee with scoring criteria.
Strong Second-Quarter Revenue
JEDD #1 brought in $829,873.44 in second-quarter revenue, boosted by timing and a new large facility replacing Ashley Furniture, plus $200,000 in funds recovered from Pataskala. That money funds the district's economic development work.
NOPEC Grant for Code Enforcement Vehicles
A $70,000 NOPEC grant will pay for two Ford Mavericks for code enforcement plus a third vehicle, keeping those costs out of the general budget.
TIF consulting services with Baker Tilly
The city has several TIF districts whose finances are complicated, so it's hiring Baker Tilly for up to $40,000 to do state reporting and revenue forecasting. The goal is an annual TIF 'book' to inform budget decisions.