As Upper Arlington gears up for its upcoming November 4 election, residents seeking to make an informed vote have an opportunity to engage with city council and school board candidates during a special event. Leadership UA is organizing a Candidates Night set for September 30 at the Municipal Services Center located at 3600 Tremont Road, as reported by the City of Upper Arlington's official website.
The evening will start at 6 pm with a casual meet-and-greet where attendees can directly ask questions and engage with the individuals campaigning for a position on the council or the school board. Following the meet-and-greet at 7 pm, candidates will move to the Council Chamber for formal remarks and a Q&A session. For those who cannot make it in person, a live streaming link is provided to remotely join the Q&A Forum, starting at the same hour.
Key positions are open for contest this election cycle. Four seats on the Upper Arlington City Council will be decided. Among those are the seats of Council Vice President Brian Close and Council Member Jim Lynch, who are both completing their second terms and are unable to run again. Council President Ukeme Awakessien Jeter is seeking a second term, while Council member Kathy Adams resigned after moving from the community, leaving her seat open. John Cousins, Nic Fortkamp, Laura Oldham, Michael B. Stafford, and Benjamin Tracy have been confirmed as city council candidates by the Franklin County Board of Elections.
For the Upper Arlington School Board, two seats are available, with incumbents Lou Sauter and Nidhi Satiani running for reelection. They are joined by newcomer Francis C. (Kip) Greenhill, who is also looking to secure a place on the board. Residents can expect to further understand the visions and policies of these candidates at the Leadership UA's event. Post-event, a recording of the forum will be accessible through Leadership UA’s and the City’s websites for those needing to catch up or revisit the discussions.
