Council Member· 2024-01 - 2027-12-01 (month-level start: January 2024, elected Nov 7, 2023 per Franklin County Official Canvass and sworn in at a January 2024 Monday council meeting per City of Hilliard 'New Members Sworn In to City Council' announcement, Betts bio says first term began January 2024; second term; current-term start, earlier first-office date unsourced; month-level end: December 2027 per 4-year term)
Cynthia Vermillion
Hilliard
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 29:23
- Avg per meeting
- 2:40
- Segments
- 402
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Top issues during term (12)(Business Jobs)
Destination Hilliard program cuts
Budget constraints are pausing two community events for 2027.
Coffee Connections in Old Hilliard
Sister Cities partnership exploration
Costs vary; delegations are self-funded, but hosting events and ceremonies would cost the city something.
Old Hilliard boutique conditional use
Minimal public cost; conditions require private site improvements.
Boutiques in Former Columbia Street House
Economic development strategy
Growing the business base strengthens the income-tax base that funds city services.
Old Hilliard outdoor market at Otie's
No city cost; could boost sales for downtown small businesses.
Economic development and Wolpert property
Wolpert property development is tied to job creation, income tax revenue, and paying off outstanding debt.
Riggins Court tax abatement
The abatement defers 75% of property taxes for 12 years on a $12 million investment, but the site generated no tax revenue while vacant.
Destination Hilliard tourism impact
Funded by 25% of the city's bed tax revenue, plus a growing sponsorship program and grants.
COTA seat goes to business CFO over community advocate
Liquor permit application at Roberts and Alton Darby Creek roads
Decisions during term (0)
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