Community Conversation on Columbus Ballot Issues 8 & 9

Meet the speakers for our Community Conversation on Columbus Ballot Issues 8 & 9!

Join us on Wednesday, October 7 for a friendly, educational conversation about the two Columbus City Council charter amendments appearing on the November ballot.

Facilitated by: Amy Juravich, host of WOSU’s All Sides with Amy Juravich
 Historical Perspective: Dr. Vladimir Kogan, The Ohio State University
Issue 8: Will Petrik, Our City Our Say
Issue 9: Councilmember Nick Bankston, Columbus City Council

This is not a debate. It’s an opportunity to learn how Columbus arrived at its current City Council election system, hear directly about Issues 8 and 9, and ask your own questions about what the proposals would mean for Columbus voters.

Come curious and bring your questions! We want you to leave with a better understanding of what you’ll see on your ballot this November.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
760 E. Broad St., Columbus

The event is co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus and Broad Street Presbyterian Church.

We hope to see you there!