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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gahanna public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Youth bicycle helmet requirement
Gahanna is moving toward requiring helmets for kids on bikes, scooters, and e-bikes. The key debate: making sure a missing helmet can't be used against a child or parent in a civil lawsuit after a crash — and whether a religious exemption is needed (the city attorney says no).
Gun violence prevention and e-bike safety
Councilwoman Bowers marked National Gun Violence Prevention Month, urged state-level emergency protection order laws, and highlighted local police, school, and Mifflin Township collaboration on safe storage and youth access.
Body-worn camera grant funding
A state criminal justice grant will fund police body-worn camera services; first reading held with adoption to come.
School resource officer staffing and cost sharing
A third SRO joins Gahanna Lincoln High School next year, with the city and school district splitting costs 50-50. The district's share rises about $8,700 to $48,735 — the price of better campus safety coverage amid recent school threats across Ohio.
Fireworks Ban
Gahanna is keeping backyard fireworks strictly illegal, so you'll have to stick to the official city shows this holiday season. If you were hoping to light up your own cul-de-sac, you're out of luck.