The first official business of the year for Upper Arlington City Council was focused on welcoming its newest members and selecting Council leadership for the next two years.

Heidi Munc and Todd Walter were sworn into office for their first terms on City Council, and John Kulewicz was sworn into office for his second term.

Council members selected Ukeme Awakessien Jeter to serve as President and Mayor of Council, and Brian Close to serve as Vice President and Vice Mayor, with both leadership positions in effect through January 12, 2026. Council Member Jim Lynch was selected to serve as Council Member Designate, should President Awakessien Jeter and Vice President Close be temporarily unavailable to fulfill their leadership duties.

Business also included a number of Council Member assignments:

• Board of Health representative – John Kulewicz
• City Council Financial Policies Subcommittee – Todd Walter, John Kulewicz, Jim Lynch
• City Council Rules Review Subcommittee: Brian Close, Heidi Munc, Todd Walter
• Community Improvement Corporation Representative: Brian Close
• Community Relations Committee Liaison: Kathy Adams
• Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Representative: Heidi Munc
• Upper Arlington Commission on Aging Liaison: Kathy Adams

Council meetings are typically held the first, second and third Mondays of each month. Please check the City’s Community Calendar in advance of meetings, in the event of any schedule adjustments or cancellations. If you have questions, contact the City Clerk’s Office, at [email protected]  or 614-583-5030.