Councilmember Padova introduced a joint resolution Monday to recognize Sept. 28 as National Good Neighbor Day in Gahanna and described planned community activities to coincide with the Mill Street Market that day. Padova said the idea was inspired by children’s programming and civic themes and that the resolution would support existing community events such as Gahanna Together Day. "The more you know your neighbors, the more safe your community is," Padova said, asking colleagues to support outreach events, library story time activities and a display at the Mill Street Market.

Padova said the mayor is supportive and that she is coordinating with the historical society and the library so children can make crafts at story time on Sept. 27 to deliver to neighbors on the 28th. Mayor Chadwin said the observance complements ongoing neighborhood programs and community cleanups and called it an "homage to the heart of Gahanna." Councilmember Renner also praised the resolution as an effort to reinforce civility and neighborliness.

No vote was taken; the committee agreed to place the resolution on the consent agenda for the regular meeting next week. Staff and councilmembers encouraged residents to attend library events and the Mill Street Market for related activities.