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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Reynoldsburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Reynoldsburg Week at COSI
Reynoldsburg becomes the first community to partner with COSI on this model: STEM activities at the Tomato and Diwali festivals, plus discounted admission for all residents July 20-26.
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.
City cybersecurity program
Following state law passed after the Columbus cyberattack, the city adopted a formal cybersecurity program. Any ransom payment would now have to come before council.
Backyard chicken ownership ordinance
A resident asked council to revisit allowing backyard poultry, saying last year's research was silently dropped. She wants answers or a permit-based exception.
Playground and court improvements at McPherson, Huber and JFK parks
DLZ was hired to inspect the conversion of courts at JFK Park to pickleball — a parks upgrade moving forward.
Homelessness services — Reynoldsburg Hope Center
Pastor Aaron DeLong invited council to the Hope Center's October 19 open house; the center serves about 75 homeless residents three days a week with showers, laundry, meals, and clothing.
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.