City Council

Gahanna’s Vision is…
…to be an innovative model community that values its rich heritage, pursues high standards, and promotes respect among its citizens.

Gahanna’s Mission is…
…to ensure an exceptional quality of life by providing comprehensive services, financial stability, and well-planned development which preserves the natural environment, in order that city government will continue to be responsive, accessible, and accountable to our diverse and growing community of citizens.

Who are the Council Members?
Ward One, Stephen A. Renner (President)
Ward Two, Brandon Wright
Ward Three, Brian D. Larick
Ward Four, Beryl D. Anderson

At Large, Karen J. Angelou
At Large, Ryan P. Jolley (Vice President)
At Large, David L. Samuel


Map of Wards (Click Here)



Legislative Process & Codified Ordinances
All legislative powers of the City are vested in Council. City Council members exercise their duties by adopting legislation in the form of ordinances or resolutions. While legislation is pending before Council, a draft version is available for review by the public. To search for legislation or bill status please use the City Council’s Legislative Calendar. 

Codification services for ordinances that become law are provided by the Walter Drane Company. The Codified Ordinances of Gahanna are available on the City Council page by clicking on City Code or at www.conwaygreene.com, and are complete to December 31, 2011.

Department Staff
Isobel L. Sherwood, MMC Clerk of Council Donna Jernigan, MMC Senior Deputy Clerk of Council Paula Kirk Part Time Council Office Assistant	Sharon Montgomery Records Administrator Della Brandenberger Part Time Council Office Assistant Jayme Maxwell, CMC On Call Council Office Assistant

	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.
	Quarterly Update The Summer 2013 issue of the Quarterly Update is available.
	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.
	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.
	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.