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 (10)(General)
Flock camera / ALPR program pause
Not stated.
Yetsi property rezoning and Tarleton Meadows traffic
Potential legal challenges from the denial could end up costing taxpayers money.
Residential deck and porch variances in older Hilliard neighborhoods
Local taxpayers are on the hook to fund the city's legal defense in what could turn into an expensive court battle.
Place of worship at former Makoy Center
City taxpayers could end up footing a bigger bill if this legal battle over the mosque expansion drags on much longer.
Automated License Plate Reader Technology
This pause could save taxpayer dollars if the city cancels the tech contract, though it might delay ongoing policing efficiency upgrades.
legal dispute
While avoiding expensive courtroom battles saves taxpayer money right now, the massive energy demands of the new data center could potentially influence future utility costs.
Riggins Court energy project financing
About $1.2 million in private financing through voluntary property assessments — no cost to the City.
Pending litigation against the city
Your local taxes could go toward paying for expensive federal court defense and a potential settlement.
Engineering second deputy city engineer
One new professional engineer position plus a 33% travel and training increase for continuing education.
city manager appointment
While exact relocation and salary packages aren't making headlines yet, executive leadership changes usually carry a standard onboarding and administrative cost.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Cole was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (4)(General)
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