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Gahanna council continues discussion on elected-official pay raises and OPERS impacts; staff to return with comparisons
Summary
Council continued a multi-week review of proposed salary adjustments for the mayor, city attorney and council members, and spent significant time on OPERS pension and health-reimbursement eligibility. Staff provided estimated budget impacts and legal guidance on effective dates; members requested more comparative data and options for synchronized
Council resumed a detailed discussion about elected‑official compensation, associated pension and health-reimbursement (OPERS) implications, and proposed effective dates on March 24.
Salary proposals and fiscal impact: staff summarized proposed adjustments and their projected budget impact (benefit costs included). Staff reported the mayor’s current salary as $103,809 and presented a proposed increase to $130,000 effective in 2028, with an annual budget impact of roughly $30,829 (including employer OPERS and payroll-related cost increases). The city attorney’s salary was listed at $80,765 with a suggested target of $110,000 (impact ~$34,411 annual). A proposed increase for council members would raise individual annual pay from $9,600 to…
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