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Your Money At Work
The City of Gahanna is committed to keeping communication lines open with residents. In our continuing efforts to provide timely and factual information, we have created this guide to help you understand how the City’s finances are structured. |
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City Expects $1 Million in Savings From Sale of Bonds
The City of Gahanna has refinanced bonds from 2005, the total cash savings throughout the life of the bonds will be $1.06 million. From 2014 to 2030, the City will see an average annual cash savings of $58,000 to $62,000. |
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Street Paving 25-Year Outlook
The City of Gahanna Service Department has completed its annual evaluation of the pavement condition of city streets. Based on this assessment a 25-year outlook for street paving was generated.
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Master Plan Paying Off: Trails are Connecting Gahanna
The City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation Director, Tony Collins, updated City Council on the progress towards connecting trails and bikeways throughout Gahanna, including the Big Walnut Trail, at Monday’s weekly meeting. The design and construction of multipurpose trails is a fundamental piece of the City's Five Year Capital Plan. |
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Gahanna Police Promotions
Director of Public Safety, Robert O.E. Keyes, conducted a promotional ceremony during Monday evening’s regular meeting of Gahanna’s City Council. The two newly promoted sergeants, Ernest Choung and Benjamin Roush, will replace two retiring sergeants, Monty McCormick and James Graham. |
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City of Gahanna's Credit Rating of Aa1 Affirmed by Moody's Rating Agency
The City of Gahanna was notified by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. that the City's Aa1 bond rating has been reaffirmed. Aa1 is the second highest credit rating issued by Moody's. |
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Coffee with the Mayor
Mayor Becky Stinchcomb will be at Clark Commons Panera (91 N. Hamilton Rd) every Thursday to meet informally with community members and answer questions about the income tax reform proposal. |
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Influenza Preparedness
The increase in influenza cases in Franklin County has given the City of Gahanna another concern for the health, safety and welfare of its residents. |
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City Encourages Property Owners to Maintain Sidewalks
Neighbors helping neighbors makes a world of difference during snowy winter days. In the wake of recent snowfall, the City of Gahanna encourages residents and businesses to clear the snow and ice from sidewalks and curb cuts in order to help maintain the safety of pedestrians in our city.
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2012 Resident Survey Results
In August and September, 2012, a survey was conducted with registered voters in Gahanna, Ohio. It represents an update of a benchmark survey conducted in October, 2008, and October, 2010. Click to see the complete report. |
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Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report
Access Gahanna’s backflow prevention assembly test report. |
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Manhole Inspection Project
The City has contracted with Dreier & Maller Inc to inspect 300 sanitary sewer manholes in the northwest quadrant of Gahanna. |
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Storm Water Management Plan
The Storm Water Management Plan for 2012 has been released. The City welcomes comments on the plan. If you are interested in submitting comments, click here. |
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Grease Trap Cleaning
Access Gahanna's grease trap cleaning report for food service and food establishments. |
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Quarterly Update
The Summer 2013 issue of the Quarterly Update is available. |
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Need the offer letter packet paperwork?
Seasonal employees - If you need copies of your offer letter packet paperwork, please see below. |
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Gahanna In The News: Creekside’s Growth
Colleen Marshal of NBC4 attended a ribbon cutting of yet another new business in Creekside and learned firsthand how this development is bringing life and new jobs to Gahanna. |
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Homeland Security, Gahanna Police Arrest James Alton Mills on Federal Charges
Police work in cooperation with U.S. Attorney's Office for Southern District of Ohio to execute federal arrest warrant. |
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State Audit Finds City of Gahanna in ‘Good Order’
Ohio State Auditors have taken a look at the City of Gahanna’s 2011 finances and have found them to be accurate and in compliance with standards. |
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Follow Gahanna Through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more
Whether you are on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or YouTube, you can join the conversation about the City of Gahanna and our community. Please visit us on one of the many social media outlets we use to communicate with residents, businesses and visitors. |
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Gahanna Police Ask Public To Help Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
The City of Gahanna Division of Police is asking the public for help identifying the suspect of a robbery of PNC Bank on October 10, 2012. |
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City Releases Depository Services RFP
The City of Gahanna is soliciting competitive proposals in order to obtain quality, streamlined banking services at competitive market pricing |
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Niagara Bottling to Invest $50 Million in Gahanna, Add More Than 70 Jobs
Niagara Bottling LLC has announced it will invest $50 million in the Columbus Region, starting with the purchase of a 308,000-square-foot facility in Gahanna |
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City’s ‘Fourth Utility’ Helps Expand Businesses and Their Capabilities
Gahanna’s fiber network allows businesses to connect online while reducing costs |
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City Updates Plans for Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removal
The City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation has completed its evaluation of Ash trees for 2012 and approximately 300 of the City’s original 1,400 street Ash trees will be removed this year. |
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City Of Gahanna Presents Second Quarter 2012 Finances to City Council
The City of Gahanna's finance director presented the second quarter of 2012 financial review during a recent City Council committee meeting. |
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Playground at Trapp Park Update
In 2011, the playground at Trapp Park, one of Gahanna’s many ‘mini parks’, was removed due to safety concerns. In June 2012, construction began on the new playground. |
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Consumer Confidence Report
The Consumer Confidence Report for 2012 has been released. |
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Creekside Development Purchase Update
On Monday Gahanna City Council voted (7-0) to transfer the development agreement to Strathmore Development Company who purchased the Creekside development. This final step enabled Strathmore to officially close on the purchase this week. |
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Community Organizations, Led By Heartland Bank, Continue the Freedom Festival Tradition
The planning committee is currently seeking community involvement to make the event a true community effort. Local businesses and volunteer organizations are encouraged to get involved. Food vendors are especially encouraged to participate. |
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City Finance Information and Publications Available Online
City of Gahanna financial information and documents are available online including quarterly reports, budgets and appropriations and audited financial statements.
Click here to view and download financial information. |
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ThisWeek's Rocky Fork Enterprise: Participants sought for July 4 Freedom Festival
Gahanna's Freedom Festival planning committee is seeking community involvement to make the July 4 celebration a true community effort.
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Make Plans To Get Outside & Get Active
May has arrived and Gahanna Parks & Recreation is making preparations to Get Outside & Get Active! |
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Public Right-of-Way Application (ROW)
Access Gahanna's right-of-way application. |
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Rain Barrel Program
The Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is offering rain barrels for your home at a reduced cost through their GreenSpot Rain Barrel Program. For more information call Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District at 614-486-9613. |
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Mayor’s Visit To Library Highlights the Homework Help Center
Mayor Becky Stinchcomb toured the Gahanna location of the Columbus Metropolitan Library to learn more about their Homework Help Center. |
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Service Department Annual Report
The Service Department Annual Report for 2012 has been released. |
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Mayor Stinchcomb Delivers Her State of the City Address
Gahanna Mayor Becky Stinchcomb delivered her first City Charter mandated State of the City address to in City Hall. |
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City of Gahanna Named One of the “Healthiest Companies in America” for Improved Employee Wellness in 2011
The City of Gahanna today announced they have been named one of the 70 “Healthiest Companies in America” by Interactive Health Solutions, Inc. (IHS). |
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Summer Day Camp Opportunities available!
Parks & Recreation is now accepting enrollment for Camp Friendship an ACA-accredited camp and CORE Summer Camp for 13-14 year olds - click here for details! |
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Police Ask Public To Help Indentify A Drive Thru Robbery Suspect
Gahanna Police is asking for the public’s help indentifying a suspect of a February 15th breaking and entering robbery at the Rossetti Drive Thru on W. Johnstown Road. |
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Are You Prepared to Leave Your Home During Periods of Emergency?
During an emergency, you need to be prepared to take essential records with you for “legal survivability”. |
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More Than 350 people Attend Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast. Three Businesses Receive Awards
More than 350 people were in attendance for Gahanna’s 15th Annual Groundhog Day Economic Forecast breakfast held at the Creekside Event & Convention Center. |
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Aqua Aerobics Instructors Needed!
Gahanna Aquatics is looking for Aqua Aerobics instructors for the summer pool season! Click here for info! |
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Gahanna Committee Volunteers Needed!
Gahanna Parks & Recreation is seeking community members to join our volunteer advisory committees! |
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"Crafty" Seniors donate $500 to Children's Hospital
The Gahanna Senior Center Craft Group generously donated $500 to Children’s Hospital in December. |
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Friendship Park Playground Open!
The playground at Friendship Park is now open with a new playground surface! |
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Aussifit, LLC Donates $10,000 Worth of Exercise Equipment to The Police Department
This donation provides officers with a professional work-out environment at no cost to taxpayers, the department or officers themselves. |
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City Invites Residents & Visitors to Submit Photos That Shows ‘Any Day in Gahanna’
Photos that are selected will be featured on homepage of www.Gahanna.gov and the City’s Facebook page. |
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Tech Center Drive Extension & Bridge Project
View a short video about the City’s latest capital improvement project. |
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Trapp Park Playground to be Removed Starting Dec. 6
The playground at Trapp Park will be removed starting on December 6 due to safety concerns. |
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Look for your Winter/Spring Gateway Dec. 4th!
Your Winter/Spring 2012 Gatway will be delivered on Sunday, December 4th hanging in 'The Bag', or click here to view now! |
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Golf Course Closed for the Season
The Gahanna Municipal Golf Course is for the season beginning Monday, November 28. There will be limited play, weather dependent - check the Golf Course page for more information! |
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Gahanna Youth Council Produces Promotional Video
Local high school students want to recruit new members for their community service club. |
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Third Quarter 2011 Finances Presented to Council
Revenues continue to increase through new jobs, careful planning and a conservative approach to budgeting. |
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Police Ask Public To Help Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who robbed U.S. Bank in Giant Eagle on October 12, 2011. |
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City of Gahanna Addresses Emerald Ash Borer Infested Trees
City Council recently granted supplemental funding to remove hazardous street trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer. Click the headline to learn more. |
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Goshen Lane Students Perform at Senior Center
The Gahanna Goshen Lane ES drama club students recently traveled to Gahanna Senior Center to break bread, laugh and perform. |
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Gahanna Welcomes Hundreds of New Chase Employees to Gahanna, Expects Hundreds More
The City of Gahanna officially welcomed more than 670 new employees of JPMorgan Chase during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. |
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City of Gahanna Finance Director Angel Mumma Named CFO of the Year
More than 500 were in attendance during the annual Columbus Business First awards ceremony. |
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Woodside Green Park trail to Academy Park closed effective Monday, September 12th
The trail connecting Woodside Green Park to Academy Park will be closed effective Monday, September 12th for reconstruction. |
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2010 Audited Financial Statements Released
The City of Gahanna's FY 2010 Audited Financial Statements have been completed and are available for public inspection. They can be viewed on the Auditor of State's website. |
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New Playground at Rathburn Woods Park now open!
The installation of a new playground at Rathburn Woods Park is complete! |
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Gahanna Announces Weather Alert Feature Now Available To Residents Through CodeRED
Now residents can opt into the City’s CodeRED system for weather alerts and warnings. |
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Plaque Dedicating Gahanna City Hall in Honor of Brigadier General James Abraham Unveiled
The City of Gahanna held a ceremony unveiling a plaque dedicating Gahanna City Hall to Brigadier General James Abraham. |
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Mayor Stinchcomb: Gahanna’s Parks & Recreation Programs Impact Everyone
During Ohio Parks & Recreation month, Mayor Stinchcomb reflects on the impact Parks & Recreation has on our community. |
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Lee Tucker and Dan Meeks talk Freedom Festival on CD 101 on 102.5
Lee Tucker with the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation and Dan Meeks with the USO stop by CD101 to talk about the Gahanna Freedom Fest this weekend for the 4th of July. |
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Community Comes Together to Save the 4th Of July Gahanna Freedom Festival and Fireworks
The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Freedom Festival Presented By Heartland Bank Honoring our Troops and Benefiting the USO brings the community together this Fourth of July. |
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Big Walnut Trail Bridge Installed Over Creek Creating More Trail Connectivity
A pedestrian bridge that crosses the Big Walnut Creek connecting The Big Walnut Trail section 7 was installed on June 7, 2011. |
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Youth Camps in Gahanna still available for all ages!
Youth activity and sports camps are now offered in Gahanna for all ages, and Camp Friendship still has some space available! |
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Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Commissions Public Art Piece, Asks for Volunteers for Steering Committee
The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation has established a public art fund commissioned an area artist create a sculpture to be displayed in the Creekside Park and Plaza and is seeking volunteers to join a steering committee that will work with the artist to choose a final design. |
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City Of Gahanna Presents First Quarter 2011 Finances to City Council
City of Gahanna finance director, Angel Mumma, presented the first quarter of 2011 financial review recently during a City Council committee meeting which reported revenues and expenses from January, 2011 through March, 2011. |
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Chase to add up to 1,000 jobs in Gahanna
Chase announced today that it will add between 500 and 1,000 mortgage-servicing jobs to its Central Ohio workforce when it moves into new office space in Gahanna later this year. |
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Gahanna Mayor Stinchcomb Swears in Amanda Parker, New Clerk of Courts
GAHANNA, Ohio (May 2, 2011) – Today Gahanna Mayor Becky Stinchcomb swore in Amanda J. Parker to serve as Gahanna’s Clerk of Courts during the City Council regular meeting. |
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Ohio Department of Veterans Services: Ohio Veterans Bonus Rewards Service in Recent Wars
COLUMBUS (April 26, 2011) – It may help with bills or the mortgage, go towards something extra or be tucked into savings, but the Ohio Veterans Bonus is money ahead for Ohioans who served in the Persian Gulf War or the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. |
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Gahanna in the News: Gahanna, Columbus Battle Over Asphalt Plant Location
WBNS 10TV's Kevin Landers reports that a battle was brewing on Friday over an asphalt company that wants to call the east side home.
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City of Gahanna Opposes Asphalt Recycling Center Location
The City of Gahanna is in opposition to a request before the City of Columbus to allow an Asphalt Recycling Center to be located at 370 Morrison Road. |
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Gahanna Police Honors SWAT Commander Sergeant James Graham
In a ceremony on Wednesday at the Gahanna Police Department, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Commander Sergeant James Graham was honored for seven years of service in that role. Sergeant Matt Kissel has been selected as the new S.W.A.T. commander. |
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City Park Holds Special Meaning To One City Employee
When most people who live or work in Gahanna think of the name Pizzurro, they may think of a redeveloped park or the dog park. But for one employee of the City of Gahanna’s Department of Parks & Recreation, Pizzurro Park is a reminder of his childhood and his family. |
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Gahanna in the News: Big Bass Brothers of 610 WTVN Visit the Creekside District
Recently the Big Bass Brothers from local radio station 610 WTVN visited the Cafe Creekside in Gahanna. |
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Gahanna In The News: Columbus Dispatch - Gahanna may trim breaks for 4 projects
Gahanna will likely scale back tax abatements for four business developments that together created less than a seventh of the jobs they promised. |
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Police Notice Blacktop Paving Scam Increasing in Gahanna
Gahanna, as well as neighboring cities, has experienced a marked increase in the occurrences of blacktop paving scams which usually begin in the spring months and continue throughout the summer. |
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Gahanna Police Name Officer Phillip J. Stacy Officer of the Year
GAHANNA, Ohio – During a presentation at the Gahanna Police Department today, Gahanna Police Officer Phillip Stacy was announced as Gahanna’s Officer of the year. |
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Gahanna Gearing up for Camp Friendship
Gahanna, Ohio - The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of activities, educational programming and outdoor fun at Camp Friendship this summer! Campers will take trips, complete art projects, go swimming, and more in this high-energy camp environment. |
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Rain Garden Initiative and Workshops
The City of Gahanna along with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District want to help you plant a rain garden. |
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Gahanna: An Innovative Past, A Sustainable Future
Gahanna, Ohio is a progressive and diverse community with a rich history and a bright future. For many years Gahanna has been among the leading communities in Central Ohio for residential, commercial, and industrial development. |
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New Development in Gahanna begs the questions, “What isn’t going on in Gahanna?”
As part of the Development Department I am often asked “What’s going on in Gahanna?” My answer is usually “What isn’t going on in Gahanna?” |
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Guide to City of Gahanna Social Media
In our continuing efforts to be accessible to residents, businesses, visitors and those interested in The City Of Gahanna, we have developed social media resources for everyone’s use. |
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Welcome To All New Gahanna.Gov
Welcome to the completely redesigned Gahanna.gov. Please take a moment and explore all of the new pages and features. |
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Artists Needed for Gahanna ARTSpeak Summer Event
Calling all artists! Be the first to participate in ARTSpeak, a new Gahanna art gallery and showcase program held in conjunction with 2nd Saturdays events in 2011. |
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Learn About the City's Finances
In our continuing efforts to provide timely and factual information, we have created this guide to help you understand how the City's finances are structured. |
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Report and Recommendations to Gahanna Mayor and City Council
The members of the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) express a deep appreciation to Mayor Stinchcomb and members of Gahanna City Council for providing the opportunity to meet, discuss, debate, and offer recommendations to be considered by Council regarding the financial future of Gahanna. |
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City Seeks Candidates for At Large City Council Seat
Applications due by January, 13, 2011. |
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Gahanna In The News: Metropreneur - Gahanna may trim breaks for 4 projects
Gahanna’s current tagline “5 minutes to the Airport. 10 minutes to Downtown Columbus.” surely highlights two advantages it has over several other Central Ohio locales. |
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