Ward 1 Council Member· 2025-01-13–2027-12-31 (appointed and sworn in Jan 13, 2025 per the Jan 13, 2025 Council minutes; Charter §3.11 vacancy filled for the unexpired term; Charter §3.01(c) ward terms elected Nov 2023 run through December 31, 2027)
Julie Towns
Reynoldsburg
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 18:33
- Avg per meeting
- 1:33
- Segments
- 252
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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)
FEMA flood recovery and Blacklick Creek mitigation
Federal disaster aid is not yet secured; the city is pursuing a grant to fund watershed restoration.
Domestic violence awareness and resources
Domestic violence costs Ohio an estimated $1.2 billion annually, per the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.
Homelessness services — Reynoldsburg Hope Center
City cybersecurity program
No cost figure was given; specific technical parameters stay confidential.
Neighborhood safety concerns on Golding Drive
July 3 fireworks security protocols at Civic Park
$55,500 city expenditure for the annual fireworks display.
Local food insecurity
The pantry is requesting $19,000 a year in city funding.
police misconduct
While no direct taxpayer costs were immediately announced, potential legal fallout from privacy violations could hit city coffers later.
Ostomy Awareness and Disability Initiative
Event safety after Bexley teen takeover
Walmart parking lot lighting at 2793 Taylor Road
Potential Immigrant Detention Facilities in Reynoldsburg
Police Cruiser Replacement
Funded within the already-approved 2026 budget.
Settlement of pending litigation
Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Emergency shelter for power outages
Unknown — the City is still exploring options.
Reynoldsburg Recovery Court Renewal
County grant reimburses half the program administrator's salary and related costs.
Gun Theft and Safe Storage Initiative
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Towns was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.