President of Council· 2025-12-15–2027-12-31 (sworn in as Council President Dec 15, 2025 per the Dec 15, 2025 Council special-meeting minutes, filling the President's remaining two-year term; Charter §3.04(a): four-year President term commencing the first day of January after election, last elected Nov 2023, so the term ends December 31, 2027)
Bhuwan Pyakurel
Reynoldsburg
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:34:26
- Avg per meeting
- 9:05
- Segments
- 3168
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Top issues during term (18)(Taxes Budget)
Elected officials' compensation ordinance
Raises take effect in 2028 for the mayor and attorney; auditor's in 2030.
Nonprofit funding advocacy
Funding would come from the General Fund, competing with capital and staffing needs; award caps around $15,000 per organization are being considered.
2027 property tax rate certifications
Unknown potential state fines; a temp accountant and debt service payments add costs.
Council Chamber Renovation and Meeting Relocation
Renovation costs weren't specified, but the city is investing in new audio equipment, screens, and microphones.
Brice Main Corridor TIF payment to schools
Pays overdue TIF dollars owed to the school district.
2024 state audit findings and auditor office rebuild
Insurance premium increased by $110.
Tax Incentive Review Council Recommendations
Property tax exemptions for 15 years reduce revenue the schools and city would otherwise collect on these projects.
Proposed 501(c)(3) nonprofit grant program
Funding would come from the General Fund, competing with capital and staffing needs; award caps around $15,000 per organization are being considered.
Eastwood TIF Fund Budget Correction
The corrected budget is lower than the version passed in December, with major vehicle purchases removed.
Strong Second-Quarter Revenue
$829,873.44 in quarterly revenue, plus about $200,000 in recovered funds, flowing to the district.
2027 tax budget adoption
Unknown potential state fines; a temp accountant and debt service payments add costs.
2026 Franklin County property value update
Updated values could change individual property tax bills, though voted levies drive most of the total.
Board rules amendments
Bond-anticipation notes for infrastructure
$15.46 million total in short-term notes, offset by grants and other funding that lowered the road project cost.
2026 City Budget
The city will spend $37.5 million this year on services and operations.
TIF consulting services with Baker Tilly
Up to $40,000, already budgeted for 2026.
2026 State Capital Budget funding opportunity
Potential state funding of up to 50% of qualifying community projects, with Franklin County's share capped at $15-20 million.
NOPEC Grant for Code Enforcement Vehicles
Saves the general budget $70,000 in vehicle costs.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
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