Summary
Should Gahanna's city attorney be elected by voters or appointed? The current city attorney argued the elected structure keeps the office independent and cheaper, and the commission effectively dropped the idea.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
An appointed structure could push legal costs toward the $800K–$2.1M range comparable cities pay, versus Gahanna's ~$500K legal budget.
Residents keep direct voting control over the city attorney position.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Charter Review — May 14, 2026
Should Gahanna's city attorney be elected by voters or appointed? The current city attorney argued the elected structure keeps the office independent and cheaper, and the commission effectively dropped the idea.
Charter Review — May 7, 2026
A related proposal to switch from an elected to an appointed city attorney was discussed at length but tabled until City Attorney Priya Tamilarasan can participate. Eleven of fourteen Franklin County cities appoint their city attorney.
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