Q1 revenue decline driven by return-to-office policies
Gahanna
Summary
General fund revenue is down about 8% versus last year, largely because big employers bringing workers back to offices means less income tax collected here. Permit revenue is booming, though, and reserves remain strong — so no budget cuts are planned for now.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city used about $805,000 of fund balance in the quarter, but the emergency reserve still grew to $10 million.
Strong reserves mean city services continue uninterrupted even if income tax keeps sliding.
If the income tax slide continues, future budgets or the five-year forecast could tighten.
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