Summary
A draft measure would skip the mayoral primary when two or fewer candidates file — avoiding a situation where the city once spent over $300,000 on a primary whose outcome was already predetermined.
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could save taxpayers over $300,000 when a mayoral primary is unnecessary.
Gahanna taxpayers, who would not fund pointless primary elections.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
Charter Review — May 7, 2026
A draft measure would skip the mayoral primary when two or fewer candidates file — avoiding a situation where the city once spent over $300,000 on a primary whose outcome was already predetermined.
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