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Gahanna administration seeks emergency adoption of 2026 salary and benefits ordinances

City of Gahanna — Committee of the Whole · December 11, 2025

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Summary

HR Manager Ben Nolan presented the 2026 salary ordinance (nonunion) and companion benefits ordinance, requesting emergency and waiver; changes include a deleted manager position, a pay‑grade adjustment, continuation of 4% increases for staff above midpoints, a new vacation accrual tier for 26+ years and removal of spouses from the $400 wellness incentive due to vendor limitations.

The administration asked council to adopt the 2026 salary and benefits ordinances with emergency and waiver to align with the 2026 budget.

HR Manager Ben Nolan summarized the salary ordinance, which sets pay for nonunion personnel and incorporates classification adjustments recommended by the city’s compensation consultant (for example, deletion of a manager marketing position…

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