District 3 Council Member· 2026–2029
Rob Dorans
Columbus
About
Rob Dorans's platform centers heavily on governmental reform and modernizing the structure of the Columbus City Council. He has been a vocal advocate for changing how council members are elected, criticizing the existing system and supporting charter amendments to overhaul local representation.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyAdvocated for reforming the Columbus City Council election system to transition away from the current model.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 3:16:23
- Avg per meeting
- 15:06
- Segments
- 4413
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Top issues during term (2)(Education)
school closures
Your home's property value could take a hit depending on whether a school near you gets closed down.
education investigation
Right now, it's unclear if this will cost taxpayers, but major state investigations usually end up needing extra funds or shifting school budgets around.
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Dorans was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
2678-2026 To amend Ordinance 1230-2026 to specifically authorize the Office of Education to make an advance, lump-sum payment to the United Way of Central Ohio (UWCO), so that UWCO may act as fiscal agent for the 2026-2027 AIMS Columbus,…
2405-2026 To authorize and direct the Director of Education to enter a grant agreement with GSWS Columbus to provide advance payment in support of the Gay Softball World Series; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the…
0151X-2026 To honor and recognize Raise Productions for its 40th Anniversary celebrating ministry, music, education, and community impact
1568-2026 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract with The Educational Services Center of Central Ohio (on Behalf of Franklin County Family and Children First/Partnership4Success); and to authorize the…
1228-2026 To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five, an organization focused on increasing the literacy scores of all four-year-olds in…
1229-2026 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent engagement to…
1230-2026 To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating of…
1600-2026 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with the Columbus Board of Education in support of the Northland Community School Pilot Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within…
Voting record (0)(Education)
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