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Gahanna council adopts resolution affirming human dignity after public testimony
Summary
Gahanna City Council on Dec. 15 adopted Resolution 0060-2025 affirming human dignity and belonging for all residents following video and in-person testimony from immigrant and community leaders; councilmember MacGregor recorded a lone no vote citing concerns about distinctions between legal and illegal immigration.
Gahanna City Council adopted a joint resolution affirming human dignity and belonging for everyone who calls the city home.
The measure, Resolution 0060-2025, was introduced by Councilmembers Joan Jones and Mark Renner and prompted both video testimony and in-person public comment from members of the Somali and East African community. In video remarks, Afra Alio said hateful rhetoric “shows up in everyday life” and warned that targeting one group creates long-term…
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