District 1 Council Member· 2026–2029
Chris Wyche
Columbus
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:42:34
- Avg per meeting
- 7:53
- Segments
- 1245
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Top issues during term (9)(Budget)
teacher insurance costs
School district budgets could take a major hit, and teachers might see a big chunk of their paychecks eaten up by higher healthcare bills.
health care costs
Skyrocketing health insurance costs are draining funds that could otherwise go toward classrooms, putting a massive squeeze on the district's budget.
budget cuts
Local schools are facing tighter purse strings, which could mean fewer resources for student programs.
school budget deficits
Local taxpayers could see an increase in their property or school district taxes to help close the district's funding gap.
school district budget cuts
Families might have to shell out more for extracurriculars or see neighborhood property values take a hit if school quality dips.
school budget
The district has a massive $40 million hole to dig out of, which will likely pinch spending on everyday school operations.
participatory budgeting
District 7 gets $1 million in fresh funding to spend on local community upgrades.
school district budget
Local taxpayers could end up footing the bill for this massive $40 million oversight through future budget squeezes.
school board budget
Local property taxes or school funding could shift as the district scrambles to cover these massive healthcare costs.
Decisions during term (35)
Recorded while Wyche was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts,…
2922-2026 To authorize the City Clerk to enter a fiscal agency agreement with The Participatory Budgeting Project, Inc. for payment to budget delegate facilitators; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood…
2639-2026 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $187,500.00 in appropriation authority between Object Classes within the Civil Service Commission General Fund Budget, to authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission…
Police and Fire Overtime Budget Transparency Ordinance
0223X-2026 To accept the amounts and rates by the Franklin County Budget Commission for the City's Tax Budget for 2027 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
2250-2026 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish a purchase order from previously…
2282-2026 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of…
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Bill…
To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2026-2031," as described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To adopt a Capital Improvements Budget for the twelve months ending December 31, 2026 or until such a time as a new Capital Improvements Budget is adopted, establishing a project budget for capital improvements requiring legislative…
2259-2026 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement and to establish related purchase…
2183-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of (1) Tandem Axle Hook Lift Truck; to authorize the…
2190-2026 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of (6) Ford Rangers…
1712-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public…
1966-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project; to authorize the expenditure of up…
2141-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Canvaas…
1863-2026 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Valvoline LLC and to establish…
2056-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between projects and divisions within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter…
1494-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with GFT Infrastructure…
1623-2026 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with 2LMN, Inc. in…
Voting record (1)(Budget)
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