Mayor's Office

Join the City of Gahanna in welcoming renowned city planner, author, and global advocate for walkable cities, Jeff Speck, for an inspiring discussion on building a more walkable future for our community. From improved infrastructure and transit-oriented development to creating vibrant, accessible spaces, the benefits of a walkable community impact all of us. 

• Date: Tuesday, October 30 
• Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
• Conversation starts at 6:30 p.m. 
• Location: Menlo at Franklin Peak (781 Science Blvd.)

The event is FREE to attend, but RSVPs are requested at: https://JeffSpeckGahanna.eventbrite.com.

Be part of the conversation to help build a more connected Gahanna!

City Council Office

As Council works with the Administration through the 2025 budget process, your input is vital in shaping our city's future. Key budget discussions will take place over the next few months, with opportunities for public comment. We encourage you to join us, stay informed, and make your voice heard, as we finalize the budget leading to Council’s final consideration and vote on the 2025 Appropriation Ordinance at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, December 16. 

The Hearing of Visitors - Members of the public have an opportunity at every Regular Council Meeting to make public comments during the Hearing of Visitors portion of the meeting. These comments can be made in person or virtually. Regular Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. 

Public Hearing Testimony – Members of the public have the right to give testimony at a Public Hearing. During the 2025 budget review process, members of the public are encouraged to participate during the Public Hearings on November 18 and December 2.  

*The Hearing of Visitors is a separate process from the Public Comment portion of a Public Hearing.  

Information Technology

The City’s IT Department urges everyone to be on the lookout for possible “smishing” attacks. So, what are smishing attacks? They are text messages that mimic phishing emails. The name “smishing” is a combination of the words “SMS” and “phishing.” As with phishing emails, be mindful of the following: 

• If the message is unsolicited and from someone you are not affiliated with, it is better to ignore the message and block the sender.
• Any messages that attempt to rush you into taking immediate action.
• If the text message sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 
• Text messages that request personal information or direct you to a website asking for personal information.
• Any messages requesting payments.

If you receive a text message that looks legitimate and you are curious if it is real, contact the organization or company using a known number. Do not call the number on the text message.

Gahanna Energy Plus

The City of Gahanna is excited to introduce Gahanna Energy Plus - a new electricity aggregation program designed to provide competitive energy rates for Gahanna residents and support clean energy!

Through partnership with the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) and AEP Energy, Gahanna customers can enjoy a competitive fixed term rate of 6.445 cents/kWh (or $0.06445 per kWh) for electricity supply backed by 100% renewable energy, for a term of 6 months (December 2024 meter read date to June 2025 meter read date). Eligible residents can opt out of the program at no cost.  Customers already enrolled in a supply contract with their own energy provider will not be automatically enrolled in Gahanna Energy Plus, but can join the City’s program at any time after the initial offering and at no charge. If you choose to opt out, you will default to the local utility's (AEP Ohio) standard rate offer. 

Be on the lookout! Opt-out letters will be mailed later this month. 

Compare commercial providers at energychoice.ohio.gov.

Details:

• Green energy fixed rate of 6.445 cents per kWh
• Eligible accounts automatically enrolled
• Opt-out at any time for no fee 
• Fixed term contract, no monthly fees
• Account and billing format unchanged

To learn more about Gahanna Energy Plus, join us for a Town Hall discussion on October 22:

• Tuesday, October 22 
• 12 p.m. OR 6 p.m. 
• Gahanna City Hall

Upcoming Events

Sunday, October 17 (Deadline to enter)

SPOOK UP GAHANNA

Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform your home or business into a haunted masterpiece! This spooktacular Halloween decorating contest invites all ghouls, goblins, and ghostly decorators to compete for the title of Halloween Decorator Extraordinaire. Whether you prefer eerie elegance or monstrous mayhem, we want to see your best spooky setups. To learn more about entry details, categories, and judging criteria, visit the Latest Updates section HERE at Gahanna.gov.

Saturday, October 19

CLEANER GREENER GAHANNA LITTER CLEAN-UP

Friendship Park, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Presented by Make Gahanna Yours 

Join your friends and neighbors in making Gahanna even more beautiful and litter free. Volunteers will meet at Friendship Park before dispersing to the areas where cleanup is needed. All necessary supplies will be provided, including trash bags and trash pickers. For more information, visit MakeGahannaYours.com. 

Saturday, October 19 

COMMUNICATION PANEL RIBBON CUTTING 

Sunpoint Park, 10 - 11 a.m. 

Celebrate the unveiling of the new communication panels that will serve as an aid in benefiting nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals. The panels were developed through a partnership between the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation, the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, and the City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation. They will be located at Sunpoint Park, Hannah Park, Friendship Park and Woodside Green Park. 

Tuesday, October 22

TOWN HALL

Gahanna Energy Plus: Electricity Aggregation Program

Gahanna City Hall, 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. 

Join the City of Gahanna for an upcoming Town Hall to learn more about Gahanna Energy Plus, a new electricity aggregation program aimed at reducing energy costs for residents while promoting clean energy. 

Friday, October 25

GREAT GAHANNA GOBLIN FEST 

Academy Park, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 

Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union 

May you have a bag full of candy and a whole lot of spooky fun! Enjoy a night of live entertainment, hayrides, treats and other fun surprises. For more details and parking information, go to Gahanna.gov. 

Wednesday, October 30

CREATING A MORE WALKABLE GAHANNA 

A Conversation with Jeff Speck 

Menlo at Franklin Peak (781 Science Blvd., 3rd Floor) 

Doors Open - 5:30 p.m. 

Conversation – 6:30 p.m. 

The City of Gahanna is honored to welcome renowned city planner, author, and global advocate for walkable cities, Jeff Speck, for an inspiring discussion on building a more walkable future for our community.  The event is free, but RSVPs are requested. For registration and details: https://JeffSpeckGahanna.eventbrite.com  

Thursday, October 31 

TRICK-OR-TREAT 

6 – 8 p.m. 

Whether you’re haunting the streets or dishing out treats, get ready for a night of spooky fun! 

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, November 11

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Gahanna Veterans Memorial Park, 11 a.m.

Presented by the Gahanna Veterans Committee

Sunday, November 24

HOLIDAY LIGHTS CELEBRATION

Creekside Park & Plaza, 3 – 6:30 p.m.

Presented by Visit Gahanna and Nth Degree 

The annual Holiday Lights Celebration brings you a merry afternoon for all ages! The event features family-friendly activities, attractions, food trucks, vendors and more.  Kick off the holiday season with live entertainment on the holiday stage, the tree lighting and Santa at this free event.