President of Council· 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; first term; month-level end: December 2027 per 4-year term)
Emily Cole
Hilliard
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 2:30:52
- Avg per meeting
- 5:48
- Segments
- 2974
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Top issues during term (6)(Environment)
Street lighting and light pollution
$75,000 budgeted for street light replacements in 2027.
Sustainability coordinator position
About $100,000 a year including benefits, with a salary range of $68,000 to $90,000.
Recycling changes: orange bags discontinued
Curbside food waste recycling
Optional $15/month for participating residents; the hauler is buying a second specialized truck that factors into the price.
Clover Groff Run environmental covenant changes
Environmental Sustainability Commission Expansion
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Cole was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 26-R-50 — Environmental Sustainability Commission appointments
Ordinance 26-04 — Environmental Sustainability Commission membership
Resolution 26-R-31 — Clover Groff Run environmental covenant
Ordinance 26-04 — Increase Environmental Sustainability Commission Membership (First Reading)
Voting record (4)(Environment)
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