City Council

City Council Meetings

City Council meetings are generally held on the first and third Monday of every month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held at City Hall located at 45 East Waterloo Street.  All meetings of City Council are open to the public.

All City Council meetings are live streamed on the City YouTube page.  Access it here - CityofCW YouTube page

Public Comments

Each City Council meeting agenda includes a Public Comment item.  It is during this time that anyone wishing to address City Council may do so.  There is a three-minute per person limit which will be enforced by City Council President.  Please note that this agenda item is not meant to be a question and answer session for members of City Council, and members are not required to respond to public comments or questions raised during this time.  Click here to sign up to speak during an upcoming meeting, or sign up in person prior to the start of the meeting.

Per the direction of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and the Ohio Public Meetings Act, public comments may be accepted prior to a council meeting.  Comments must be submitted by 12:00 PM (noon) the Friday before the meeting to be included in the agenda packet.  Submit a Comment

Council Work Sessions

City Council meets in Work Session prior to each City Council meeting (at 6 p.m.) to discuss legislative items and other issues of the City prior to being included on a City Council agenda.  Council Work Session consists of all members of Council with the Vice-President serving as chair.  The work sessions are divided into two areas of focus.  The first Work Session of the month will focus on Finance/Economic Development items and the second monthly Work Session will focus on Service/Safety items.  While each Work Session includes specific areas of focus, other items may be brought before Council as needed.  Council Work Sessions are open to the public.

Rules Committee

Any resolution to amend the rules of Council shall be referred to the Rules Committee where it shall be considered immediately, taking precedence over any other business before the committee, and the committee shall make a report on the resolution to amend at the next regular session of Council following its introduction.  The Rules Committee shall meet at least once a year to review the standing rules of Council.  The Rules Committees authority shall include, but not limited to, reviewing, investigating and recommending councilmatic action in areas involving eligibility for office and conflicts of interest.  The Rules Committee shall also review, investigate and recommend councilmatic approval or disapproval of all candidates to fill vacancies for positions on City Council. Council Rules

Chairman and Members: Laurie Amick (Chair), Jill Amos (Vice Chair), Mike Walker

Other Assignments

CW Human Services - Mike Walker
Destination: Canal Winchester - Chuck Milliken
CWICC - Bob Clark
CWJRD - Jill Amos, Patrick Shea
CW Chamber of Commerce - Steve Buskirk