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District 2 Council Member· 2024–2027

Nancy Day-Achauer

Columbus

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
1:21:04
Avg per meeting
6:45
Segments
1179

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[34]

Westbourne Avenue Commercial District Residential Variance

Private property investments with no direct public expenditure required.

high↑Oct 2026[28]

Income Tax Set-Aside fund guardrails

About $5 million less available for programs next year, part of a 10-year wind-down.

high↑Aug 2026[27]

ballot measures

The exact price tag isn't clear yet, but running these ballot measures will use up some taxpayer funds for administration and voting.

medium↑Oct 2026[22]

Police Response Times and Property Crime Concerns

While event costs are standard, stopping the crime wave could save the city millions in emergency and legal expenses down the road.

critical↑Oct 2026[22]

Water Reclamation and Infrastructure Upgrades

Up to $10.1 million from water and sewer loan funds.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Residential Apartment Rezoning on Demorest Road

Developers committed over $1 million across nearby projects toward future intersection and roadway improvements, though estimated completion costs far exceed current contributions.

high↑Oct 2026[19]

Plant-Based Treaty Endorsement

No direct cost — it's a policy endorsement, though the city says it supports its Climate Action Plan goals.

high↑Sep 2026[19]

mayoral election

Her campaign could shift city spending priorities toward progressive social programs and labor initiatives.

high↑Jun 2026[17]

Police and Fire Overtime Budgeting Transparency

Allocates $4,000,000 for the Easton Police Substation project.

high↑Nov 2026[15]

Retention pond safety

Costs fall mainly on apartment property owners to maintain vegetation and deliver notices.

high↑Aug 2026[14]

ballot measure

While the exact price tag depends on what's on the ballot, running citywide elections always costs taxpayers a bit of cash.

critical↑Jun 2026[14]

Barthman Family Homes Affordable Housing Development

Projects utilize low-income housing tax credits and private investment to deliver units priced between $1,100 and $1,940 with long-term affordability restrictions.

high→Nov 2026[14]

Economic Development Grants to Rev1 Ventures and One Columbus

Up to $1 million from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Transportation and Pedestrian Commission revival

No direct cost beyond staff support from the Department of Public Service.

critical↑Oct 2026[12]

Municipal Bond Issuances for Capital Projects

Authorizes $377.25 million in municipal bond debt supported by the 25% income tax set-aside.

medium↑Sep 2026[12]

public nuisance abatement

Property values in the surrounding area could see a nice bump now that this major neighborhood blight is gone.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

surveillance technology

While the exact contract costs weren't the main focus, taxpayers are footing the bill for a surveillance system that is currently sparking heavy debate.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Zone In Phase 2 Comprehensive Zoning Update

Property values and local economic activity may shift following these land use approvals.

critical↑Oct 2026[12]

Storm Damage Restoration at City Parks and Community Centers

$2.5 million appropriated for storm remediation and repairs.

critical↓Aug 2026[11]

City Council Structure and District Elections

None ($0.00)

Decisions during term (649)

Recorded while Day-Achauer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabled9-0Nov 2, 2026

Ordinance 1925-2026 — Rezoning 1696 N. Hague Ave (Rezoning #Z25-011)

tabled9-0Nov 2, 2026

Ordinance 1926-2026 — Variance for 1696 N. Hague Ave apartment complex (CV25-024)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Ordinance 2953-2026 — Variance for Type A child care home at 100 Landers Ave (CV26-072)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Ordinance 2959-2026 — Variance for temporary lay-down yard at 4480 Groves Rd (CV26-077)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

ITSA guardrails ordinance 2954-2026

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Retention pond safety ordinance 3052-2026

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Transportation and Pedestrian Commission revival 241X-2026

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Dell Microsoft Enterprise licensing SR-1 (2601-2026)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Dell Microsoft Unified Support SR-2 (2750-2026)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

iReportSource contract SR-3 (2801-2026)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Vactor truck sale to SWACO SR-4 (2934-2026)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Help and Hope Community Center grant CA-13 (2839-2026)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Columbus Metropolitan Club grant SR-5 (2912-2026)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

Consent agenda

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with TechSite; for the IT Data Center Facility project; and…

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with PRIME AE Group, Inc.; for the Roof Restorations and…

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Patrol Bicycles with Volcanic Partners LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders from Eco Solution Distributing LLC to Kodiak Wyoming Marketing LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures, a not-for-profit entity, for the purpose of administering the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the appropriation…

approved9-0Nov 2, 2026

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-017) of 5.8± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code…

Voting record (350)

345 yes5 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve.

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Public Safety Week 2026 recognition

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Urban Scrawl 20th Anniversary recognition

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Plant-Based Treaty endorsement

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Consent agenda (49 items)

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Easton Police Substation construction funding

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

NeoGov civil service software contract

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

City insurance program renewal

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Kingdom Image Arts family programming grant

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Ryan White HIV Care grant acceptance

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Liquor permit objection withdrawal — Three Star Food Mart

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Liquor permit objection withdrawal — BP, Sullivant Avenue

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Neighborly software contract

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Blueprint rain gardens construction contract

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Jackson Pike power system upgrades

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Lead service line replacement program management

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Yale Avenue water line improvements

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Jackson Pike maintenance supplies

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

MARS meter test bench contract

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Electric system storm repair funding

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Income Tax Set-Aside ordinance postponed

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

that this Ordinance be Postponed to 10/26/2026.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Waive the 2nd Reading.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Waive the 2nd Reading.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

that this Ordinance be Approved.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Waive the 2nd Reading.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

to Adjourn this Regular Meeting.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Postponement of Demorest Road Rezoning

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Approval of West Broad Street Variance

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Approval of East Mound Street Variance

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Approval of Woodland Avenue Variance

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Adoption of City Cybersecurity Program

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Issuance of Unlimited and Limited Tax Bonds

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Police and Fire Overtime Budget Transparency Ordinance

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

that this Ordinance be Approved

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

that this Ordinance be Approved

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted