Vice Mayor (at-large)· 2026–2027
Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney
Cincinnati
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 2:16
- Avg per meeting
- 0:14
- Segments
- 114
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Top issues during term (7)(Environment)
Building Energy Benchmarking and Performance Standards
Supporters cited average energy savings of roughly 3% annually for compliant buildings in Columbus, offsetting energy costs that have risen over 27% in recent years.
Household food waste prevention grant
Up to $300,000 in grant funding, at no direct cost to the city if awarded.
Center Hill Landfill Solar Array Project
The project represents a $12.1 million capital investment offset by renewable energy generation savings and federal elective pay benefits.
Green Workforce Development Funding
Expenditure of $450,000 from existing Office of Environment and Sustainability operating funds.
I-75 Highway Expansion Environmental Concerns
Involves billions of dollars in state and federal highway funding.
Climate Equity Indicator Report Update
Secured federal and external grants exceeding $18 million support ongoing climate and infrastructure projects.
climate migration
While upfront planning costs money, smart growth could boost the local economy and housing market down the road.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Kearney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
202602533 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 8/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Education,…
202602533 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 8/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Education,…
202602222 STATEMENT, submitted by the Clerk of Council formally filing a copy of the Financial Disclosure Statement for Molly K. Robertshaw/Office of Environment and Sustainability/Division Manager.
202601203 PRESENTATION, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, dated 4/6/2026, regarding Office of Environment and Sustainability (OES) Budget Presentation.
Ordinance 202600966: Firehouse 12 Environmental Sampling
Voting record (2)(Environment)
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