Columbus voters have a big choice to make this November, with two measures on the ballot looking to overhaul City Council.
The current system, approved by voters in 2018, has faced a lot of disapproval, with critics and even some council members calling it "stupid," "wacky," and "confusing."
Both Issue 8 and Issue 9 want to change who gets to vote for which council member and one of the proposals could even add new seats to the mix.
Issue 8 is a simple, one-page amendment started by a grassroots citizen group. It would change the rules, so you only vote for the council member representing your specific district.
Issue 9 was put on the ballot by the city council itself. It is a longer, six-page measure that does the exact same thing as Issue 8, but adds more elements:
Issue 9 would expand the council by adding four new at-large members that everyone in the city votes for.
Issue 9 would also trigger a redrawing of the city's district map in 2028 and change how many signatures candidates need to get on the ballot.
We're having an in-depth conversation about Issues 8 and 9 on this hour of All Sides.
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