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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hilliard public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Youth sports background checks
The Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed the city's background-check policy for volunteer coaches in leagues like HOSA and Optimist, including regular audits — legislation could come to council soon.
Police staffing increase and dispatch costs
Police are asking for two more officers (finishing a four-officer staffing study recommendation) and a third lieutenant. Dispatch costs drop slightly, but a $250,000 regional CAD system upgrade is being split among NREC member cities.
Hilliard Recovery Court funding
The Law Department is requesting a $169,800 transfer from the General Fund to keep the Recovery Court program running in 2027.