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Council Newsletter - Spring Highlights

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Community Connections: Fast Facts from Your Council Office

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Strengthening community infrastructure & stewardship

Your Council prioritizes long-term community stewardship and ensures reliable resources for residents and businesses. Check out our latest Council Newsletter for details on the policies enhancing our roads, sidewalks, sewer systems, utilities, and public facilities. You can also catch up on legislation shaping our community by visiting https://gahanna.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

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Supporting public safety & a thriving community 

Your representatives empower staff to make the most of the public resources we all contribute to. Check out our latest Council Newsletter for details on new funding opportunities and actions that progress Gahanna's growth and resilience! You can learn about important policies like RES-0045-2025, which will improve transportation for the Gahanna Senior Center.

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Honoring our heroes

Councilmembers sponsored RES-0042-2025, honoring the American Legion Post 797 for bringing the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Veterans Memorial Park in Gahanna.

This sobering monument is a 3/5-scale replica of the national monument. It invites us to remember those who selflessly served their country. 

We proudly honor the brave men and women who answered our nation’s call to service. We extend respect and gratitude to all patriots, humbly acknowledging the truth that in their service “All Gave Some – Some Gave All,” and joining our neighbors in the enduring promise “We Remember.” 

Thank you to the American Legion Post 797 and all the volunteers who supported this meaningful endeavor!

  • Contact for more information: Bowers, Jones, Padova, McGregor, Renner, Schnetzer & Weaver
  • Dates: October 2–6, 2025

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Befriending our neighbors

Led by Councilmember Padova, Council partnered with community groups to celebrate National Good Neighbor Day. Events were hosted at the Mill Street Market, the Gahanna Branch Library and Stonybrook Early Learning Center. 

Gahanna’s 35,000+ residents were invited to meet neighbors and form new friendships. We know these bonds strengthen our community, improving our quality of life, and building resilience in our city. 

We will continue supporting these connections, as our neighborhoods represent the heartbeat of our community, providing safe spaces where children play in front yards, friends gather over cookouts, and gardens bloom in every season.

  • Contact for more information: Councilmembers Bowers, Jones, Padova, McGregor, Renner, Schnetzer & Weaver
  • Dates: September 28, 2025

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Saying Hello 

Councilmembers joined students, families, Gahanna Peace Officers and staff at Goshen Lane and Lincoln Elementary School's to celebrate the Start with Hello Week. Each day, students were welcomed with a warm hello.  This simple act of kindness lets our next generation know their community cares!

  • Dates: September 15–19, 2025
  • Contact for more information: Councilmembers Bowers, Jones & Padova

Thank you to all partners and volunteers for their continued dedication to making Gahanna a thriving safe and inclusive community!

Councilmembers, families, Gahanna Peace Officers and staff at Goshen Lane and Lincoln Elementary Sch

Bringing home innovation & sustainability

This September Councilmembers attended Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC’s) annual Summit on Sustainability, Local Roots. Lasting Impacts. 

Your representatives joined other local leaders, exploring innovative environmental solutions to bring home for Gahanna. 

Sessions highlighted new state and federal legislation, successful community programs, solar-powered air monitors, equitable tree canopy tools, and transportation improvements driven by strategic investments like LinkUs.

  • Contact for more information: Councilmembers Padova, Renner & Weaver
  • Dates: September 30, 2025

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Connect with Council

Councilmembers invite you to join them for Constituent Hours, an opportunity to engage in conversation, share your thoughts, and discuss community topics that matter to you. Reach out to your representative today!

Where’s Your Ward?

Connect with Your Local Council Member

Gahanna has four Council Wards. For those unsure of which ward they live in, the Council Office is happy to share an easy-to-use Ward map, to help residents connect with their representatives. This tool is all about making local government more accessible. Plug in your address to find your Council Member here!

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From the Archives

On track for success

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Improving infrastructure is nothing new for Gahanna. In fact, in 1899, Gahanna’s Village Council granted the Columbus New Albany and Johnstown Traction Company a contract to construct, maintain, and operate a single-track railway on the Johnstown Pike and Mill Street. Gahanna continues to embrace innovation and community connectivity today. 

Please reach out to Deputy Clerk Sophia McGuire to learn more. Sophia.McGuire@Gahanna.Gov  /  614-342-4092


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Digitized ordinance and minutes from City Council's original handwritten records.

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Neighbors serving neighbors

Meet Planning Commission Chair Sarah Pollyea

Chair Sarah Pollyea brings both personal roots and professional expertise to her service on the Planning Commission and Property Appeals Board. A lifelong Gahanna resident, small business owner, and real estate attorney, she says she serves because “this community has always been home to me,” and she wants to support growth that strengthens local businesses while preserving the character that makes Gahanna special.

Appointed by Mayor Jadwin in January 2023, Pollyea values the collaboration behind each decision and the chance to help maintain transparency and fairness. Whether reviewing development proposals or supporting the sidewalk program’s appeals process, Pollyea applies the same dedication. “Every decision, big or small, affects people’s lives” she shared.

Pollyea explained how her service made her "part of the process" and gave her insights into the many people who "work together to keep Gahanna moving forward," including staff, volunteers and elected officials. She reflected that "most of all, I’ve learned that Gahanna’s strength really comes from its people, the residents who care deeply about this community and want to see it thrive."

Has Sarah inspired you? If you are looking for ways to get engaged, her message is simple, get "involved in civic life to go for it." Help shape policy, review key issues, and strengthen your community! 

To explore openings on volunteer boards and commissions, including eligibility requirements, visit (https://onboard.gahanna.gov/). A list of City of Gahanna boards and commissions is below.

For questions, contact the Clerk of Council at 614-342-4091 or jeremy.vanmeter@gahanna.gov.


City of Gahanna Boards and Commissions

Click the links below to learn more about each group:

  1. Board of Zoning & Building Appeals (BZBA)
  2. Charter Review Commission
  3. Civil Service Commission (CSC)
  4. Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRAHC)
  5. Fair Housing Board
  6. Landscape Board
  7. Local Board of Tax Review
  8. Parks & Recreation Board
  9. Planning Commission (PC)
  10. Property Appeals Board
  11. Records Commission (RC)

New Legislation

  1. recently adopted  legislation
  2. pending Legislation

Legislation Passed by City Council on January 2, 2026

Now available via Legistar (*unless otherwise noted*)

Approved by Mayor Jadwin, January 2, 2026; Effective as noted below

  • ORD-0055-2025 Effective January 2, 2026 (*Publication Pending Receipt of Signed Exhibit*)

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ELITE EXCAVATING COMPANY OF OHIO, INC. FOR THE 2025 STREET REBUILD AND WATERLINE PROGRAM (ST-1116)

  • ORD-0056-2025 Effective January 2, 2026 (*Publication Pending Receipt of Signed Exhibit*)

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SHELLY & SANDS, INC. FOR THE TAYLOR ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (ST-1121)

  • ORD-0060-2025 Effective February 1, 2026 (*Publication Pending Receipt of Signed Exhibit*)

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 110 N. HIGH ST., 120 N. HIGH ST., 130-140 MILL ST., 152 MILL ST., 153-155 MILL ST., 161-167 MILL ST., 169 MILL ST., AND 170 MILL ST. IN THE CITY OF GAHANNA, OHIO

  • ORD-0061-2025 Effective January 2, 2026 (*Publication Pending Receipt of Signed Exhibit*)

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO THE UNITED STEEL, PAPER & FORESTRY, RUBBER MANUFACTURING, ENERGY, ALLIED INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE WORKERS INTERNATIONAL (USW) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 2, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2029; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

  • ORD-0001-2026 Effective January 2, 2026 (*Publication Pending Receipt of Signed Exhibit*)

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A PERPETUAL EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACCESS TO THE OHIO POWER COMPANY (AEP) FOR PRIMARY ELECTRIC SERVICE AT 825 TECH CENTER DRIVE; WAIVING SECOND READING, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

City Council presenting A JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION HONORING THE VIETNAM TRAVELING MEMORIALRES-0042-2025: A JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION HONORING THE VIETNAM TRAVELING MEMORIAL WALL IN GAHANNA, OHIO

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Council presenting A JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE KILLIAN SULLIVANRES-0043-2025: A JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE KILLIAN SULLIVAN, 2025 YOUNG BIRDER OF THE YEAR, IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD ANIMAL DAY AND WORLD HABITAT MONTH