Mayor· 2020-01-02–2028-01-02 (continuous: sworn into office January 2, 2020 per gahanna.gov mayor directory page; re-elected Nov 2023 per Franklin County BOE official canvass; Charter §3.01: term of four years, Mayor assumes office on January 2 next following the election)
Laurie Jadwin
Gahanna
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- Meetings spoken in
- 43
- Total speaking time
- 3:12:16
- Avg per meeting
- 4:28
- Segments
- 2480
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Top issues during term (16)(General)
Ten charter amendments on the November ballot
Skipping a mayoral primary when only two candidates run could save taxpayers over $300,000 in a single election cycle.
Hamilton Road streetlight outages
Estimated ~$100 million excluding land; no funding mechanism identified.
Fraudulent emails and phone scams impersonating the city
You could lose hundreds or thousands of dollars to fraudsters if you pay one of these fake invoices.
Flock Safety camera surveillance
Taxpayers are funding the purchase and installation of these new tracking cameras.
Civic Center construction wind-down and capital spending
Bond proceeds are covering Civic Center costs before general fund cash is used, protecting the operating budget for now.
Recycling, composting and soil health
Capped at $35 per ton processing, with up to $20 per ton rebate — same as the last five years.
Facility transition to new municipal buildings
The move delay caused no budget increase; corrective electrical work was done at no cost to the city.
Codifying ceremonial resolutions and recognitions policy
Mainly staff time — the debate centers on how much administrative effort each recognition requires.
FEMA disaster assistance available for August storm damage
Extra cleanup workload for city crews; no cost estimate given.
Winter Storm Fern response
Adds substantial cleanup workload for the public service department.
Tobacco preemption litigation
Local stores that rely on flavored tobacco sales might see a dip in revenue, but public healthcare costs could go down in the long run.
Mayor's authority over surety bonds in lien disputes
None directly — the bond issuer absorbs the financial responsibility.
Distracted Driving Advocacy
While exact fine amounts aren't detailed, expect stricter ticket enforcement to hit phone-using drivers in the wallet.
2026 Civil Service Report from Human Resources
This standard administrative appointment uses existing municipal payroll funds without creating any new tax burden for residents.
Property value appeals and dog licensing
Owners of aggressive pets might face new licensing fees or fines if they don't follow the updated rules.
tobacco retail license
Licensing fees and potential compliance costs could affect local retailers, though specific figures weren't highlighted.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Jadwin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.