Ward 3 Council Member· 2026-01-02–2030-01-01 (Charter §4.02: terms commence January 2 and terminate January 1; elected Nov 2025 per Franklin County BOE official canvass)
Kaylee Padova
Gahanna
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 2:14:09
- Avg per meeting
- 4:20
- Segments
- 1485
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Youth bicycle helmet requirement
Minimal direct cost — enforcement is expected to be educational, and the civil-liability language protects families from litigation exposure.
Charter non-discrimination clause
Opponents warned of potential litigation exposure; the city attorney stated the language creates no new legal standing beyond actual discrimination.
City Attorney's authority to defend officials and employees
Any cost to taxpayers isn't public yet — legal disputes can bring attorney fees and potential settlement or judgment costs.
Fees for law enforcement video records (ORD-0027-2026)
Could add revenue from records request fees, while sparing victims and insurers from paying.
25th anniversary of September 11 and National Suicide Prevention Month
Gun violence prevention and e-bike safety
Perinatal mental health
Non-discrimination clause protections
Unknown — pending the City Attorney's answer on litigation exposure.
NCH Diabetes Fun Fair fee waiver
The city forgoes rental revenue for the event, mitigated by the standard deposit policy discussion.
Police accreditation and new Civic Center
Project cost not stated; the Civic Center has been in development for three years.
Golf cart use on city streets
Division of Police Staffing and Recognition
Modernizing public notice requirements
Vacant Civil Service Commission Seat
School resource officer staffing and cost sharing
The district's contribution rises from about $40,000 to $48,735.32; the city funds the other half of three positions.
ICE 287(g) cooperation question
Mediation program for neighbor disputes
Fair Housing Board Leadership and Training
Body-worn camera grant funding
Funded by a state OCJS grant rather than local tax dollars.
School resource officer contract for 2026-2027
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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