Legislation Details

File #: ORD-0035-2026    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 9/10/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 10/19/2026 Final action:
Title: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 121.03 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, RELATIVE TO THE COUNCIL'S SALARY, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2028, FOR AT-LARGE MEMBERS AND JANUARY 2, 2030, FOR WARD MEMBERS
Attachments: 1. ORD-0035-2026 EXHIBIT A - 121.03___COMPENSATION MKB Redline - as Introduced 9.21.2026, 2. COTW - Municipal leadership salary research - 2026 Updates (1) (1), 3. OML CITY SALARY SURVEY 2025_1, 4. MORPC 2025-Annual-Salary-Fringe-Benefit, 5. MORPC 2026-Members-Salary-Fringe-Benefit-Survey-FINAL_FOR_PUBLISHING, 6. Jones Proposed Amendment as to Effective Dates DRAFT, 7. SUBSTITUTE EXHIBIT A - 121.03___COMPENSATION MKB Redline - Jones Amendment DRAFT
Related files: ORD-0007-2025, 2025-0045, ORD-0242-2006

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 121.03 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, RELATIVE TO THE COUNCIL'S SALARY, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2028, FOR AT-LARGE MEMBERS AND JANUARY 2, 2030, FOR WARD MEMBERS

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WHEREAS, in accordance with law, it is necessary to set forth compensation for the members of Council for the City of Gahanna in a timely manner prior to the next General Election; and

 

WHEREAS, is it the desire of this Council to provide compensation commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:

 

Section 1.  That this Council hereby determines that compensation for members of Council serving in an at-large position effective January 2, 2028, and compensation for members of Council serving in a ward position effective January 2, 2030, is hereby authorized and directed in the amount and on the effective date declared and set forth in Section 121.03 - Compensation of Chapter 121 - Council, attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.

 

Section 2.   That Section 121.03 - Compensation of Chapter 121 - Council, last amended by Ordinance 0242-2006, or any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

 

Section 3.  That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect at the earliest period allowed by law.