City of Gahanna To Host Groundbreaking Ceremony to Kick Off the Tech Center Drive Extension and Bridge Project

Residents and business will benefit from greater access as well as potential development.
Click here to see a map and drawing of this project

When:             Friday, April 1^st, 2011 2:30 pm

Where:           Entrance of the Tech center Drive Extension, intersection of S. Hamilton Road  and Pizzuro Park Dr.

Who:               Local and regional government and business leaders will make comments about the immediate and potential economic impact of the project followed by a ceremonial ground breaking.

This project will connect the Hamilton Road and I-270 interchange with Gahanna’s industrial and commerce area. With benefits as follows:

·         Relieve congestion of the 270,000 daily car count at the Morrison and Hamilton Intersection by diverting traffic. This will be a positive impact to 295 Businesses and 5,053 Employees

·         Provide better and shorter access to the current commerce area from I-270 and the airport

·         Provide access to Prime location for commercial and office development.

o   120 Acres in Central Park of Gahanna and 78 Acres of vacant land within I-270 Loop

·         Provide a link in the bicycle trail system.

·         Improved Drive Sequence

·         Direct Visibility to I-270

·         270,000 daily car count

Gahanna News: State of the City: Stinchcomb keeps goals in sight

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Gahanna Mayor Becky Stinchcomb and her staff have developed a five-pronged strategic plan to "take Gahanna to the next level."

More than 150 Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce members and city leaders gathered Thursday, March 10, at the Creekside Conference and Event Center to hear Stinchcomb give her State of the City address. The mayor spent the bulk of her time at the podium pointing out how Gahanna's new approach moved the city through tough economic times in 2010 -- and will continue to do so this year.

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Gahanna Police Name Officer Phillip J. Stacy Officer of the Year

Police Chief Dennis Murphy

Congratulates Officer Phillip Stacy 

During a presentation at the Gahanna Police Department today, Gahanna Police Officer Phillip Stacy was announced as Gahanna’s Officer of the year. 

The ceremony was attended by Mayor Becky Stinchcomb, Safety Director Robert Keyes, Police Chief Dennis Murphy, Deputy Police Chief Ken Bell, fellow police and City staff as well as members of Officer Stacy’s family.

Operations Bureau Commander Lieutenant Dan Williams presented Officer Stacy to the audience stating, “Officer Stacy is the embodiment of the pro-active professional police officer that we seek for the City of Gahanna. We are pleased to have him as a member of our agency and I’m particularly pleased to have him in the patrol bureau. It is an honor to present him with the 2010 Officer of the Year Award.”

Some of Stacy’s accomplishments, including a recent lifesaving award, were highlighted for those in attendance.

“Officer Stacy has only been a member of the Gahanna Police Department since July of 2007,” said Williams. “He performs his duties with enthusiasm, integrity and a maturity well beyond his actual years of service.”

Stacy was presented with a plaque and a certificate on behalf of the City by Mayor Becky Stinchcomb, Safety Director Robert Keyes and Police Chief Dennis Murphy.

“Officer Stacy is a fine representation of the great work and service of the Gahanna police Department,” said Mayor Becky Stinchcomb. “We appreciate all that you do for the City.”

Safety Director Robert Keyes said he was proud of Officer Stacy stating, “I appreciate the positive attitude and professionalism that you bring to work every day.”

Officer Stacy thanked those in attendance and said that he appreciates the recognition, but commented, “So many [fellow] officers are deserving of this award, so I appreciate being selected.”

(l-r) Safety Director Robert Keyes, Mayor Becky Stinchcomb,

Lieutenant Dan Williams, Officer Phillip Stacy, Police Chief Dennis Murphy