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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gahanna public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Stygler Road, Agler Road, US-62 improvements funding
The city is applying for federal construction money through MORPC for the Stygler/Agler/US-62 project, stacking funding sources since grants require quick turnarounds.
2025 Sidewalk Maintenance Special Assessments
Property owners with 2025 sidewalk repairs will see assessments — payable in full within 30 days of the July 20 hearing or spread over five years with no interest unless paid late. Affected owners were notified June 29.
2026 Sidewalk and Street Maintenance Contracts
Contracts with Decker Construction for the sidewalk lookback program and street/sidewalk maintenance are moving through Council — meaning repairs coming to neighborhood sidewalks and streets this year.
Missing sidewalks and trail connections
Council President Weaver noted kids on Clark State Road walk along drainage ditches because there are no sidewalks, and Councilmember Schnetzer flagged similar problems on Johnstown Road. The Strategic Plan could help prioritize these sidewalk and trail gaps.
Trail safety and e-bike rules regionally
Councilwoman Bowers acknowledged ongoing resident interest in e-bike and e-scooter rules and said council is weighing both legislative and operational responses, crediting police and staff for community education.
2026 Street and Sidewalk Maintenance
Two ordinances would hire Decker Construction for the year's sidewalk lookback program and street/sidewalk maintenance — the work that fixes the cracked sidewalks and worn streets residents flag.
2025 Street Rebuild and Waterline Program
The city hired Elite Excavating to rebuild streets and replace waterlines across Gahanna. Expect construction — and some disruption — as the work rolls out.