Clerk of Council | City of Westerville, OH

Sara Yinger

Clerk of Council

The Clerk of Council is appointed by and serves the seven-member Westerville City Council. City Council appointed Sara Yinger, CMC, to serve as Clerk of Council in June 2024. Prior to her current role, Sara served as the City of Westerville Deputy Clerk and Administrative Assistant, beginning in 2023. Before joining the City, Sara worked for the Village of Minerva Park, the Westerville City School District and Otterbein University. She earned her B.A. in Leadership from Otterbein University and looks forward to securing her certification as a Municipal Clerk. In her role as Clerk of Council, Sara attends all City Council meetings, prepares and posts agendas and takes and prepares all meeting minutes. She is also the record keeper of all City documents. Contact Sara Yinger, Clerk of Council, at sara.yinger@westerville.org.

Deputy Clerks

Jennifer Kitchen

Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk Jennifer Kitchen supports the Clerk of Council by preparing for and documenting meetings, managing official records, and serving as a point of contact for the Planning Commission.

Khanthaly Dressel

Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk Khanthaly Dressel supports the Clerk of Council by preparing for and documenting meetings, managing official records, and serving as a point of contact for the Board of Zoning Appeals and Uptown Review Board.

Council Activities and Public Records Requests

For information regarding Council activities or public records, contact the City Manager's Office, located at 310 W. Main St., Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please call (614) 901-6400 for more information.

City Council and Boards and Commissions Meeting Information

To view City Council and Boards and Commission agendas, minutes and recorded meetings, please visit the Meetings and Agendas section of the City's website. Community members can also watch live and recorded public meetings on Westerville.TV.

Westerville Open Records Policy

The City of Westerville manages and makes available public records in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and the City Records Retention schedule. Please visit the Public Records Policy and Information page for more information.

Permit Applications

Special event, parade, courtyard and block party permits are managed by the City's Community Affairs Department. Please visit the Special Event Permits page for more information.

Solicitation Permit

All companies or individuals, groups or companies wishing to solicit in Westerville are required to complete a registration form available in the Clerk of Council's Office. All vendors wishing to sell ice cream, frozen dessert, soft drink, candy, sandwich, nuts, novelty confection or similar food items from vehicles must also complete Solicitation Permit Application form [PDF].

Right of Way Solicitation Permit

The City Manager or designee may issue a permit to solicit contributions on a street, highway or roadway from the driver or occupant of a vehicle. Right of Way Solicitation Permit Application [PDF]

Ordinances and Resolutions Listing

Search Ordinances and Resolutions Passed by City Council

A complete copy of the City of Westerville's Codified Ordinances is accessible online. The document enables words and phrase searches on any topic contained in our code. The City of Westerville's Codified Ordinances are maintained by American Legal Publishing.

Franklin/Delaware County Information

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