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Columbus City Council Mandates Transparency on Police and Fire Overtime Costs

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The Columbus City Council unanimously passed legislation on October 19, 2026, concerning police and fire overtime expenses. The legislation tasks the city auditor with providing data related to police and fire overtime costs from the past 10 years. Council members noted that current police and fire overtime expenses are projected to exceed budget by at least $23 million this year.

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The measure requires that council members and the public receive information about these overtime costs before decisions are made regarding the city's 2027 operating budget. Council President Shannon Hardin stated that the administration underbudgeted by $15.6 million last year.

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Who's involved

Columbus City CouncilThe legislative body that passed the overtime cost transparency legislation.
Andrew GintherThe current Mayor of Columbus.
Shannon HardinPresident of the Columbus City Council.

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