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Unofficial results show majority yes votes on all four Pataskala charter amendments

All four proposed amendments to the Pataskala City Charter, including a citizen-initiated proposal to prohibit construction of certain data centers, received more yes votes than no votes in unofficial results from the Licking County Board of Elections. The results are not final until the Board certifies them.

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Government

Pataskala Council gives second reading to proposal to prohibit commercial marijuana cultivation, processing and dispensing

Ordinance 2026-4526, a proposed zoning code amendment that would prohibit the commercial cultivation, processing and dispensing of recreational or medical marijuana in every zoning district, received its second reading at the November 2 Pataskala City Council meeting. A second reading is not adoption, and the ordinance has not been adopted.

Oct 7

Government

What the four Pataskala charter amendments on the November 3 ballot proposed

Pataskala voters decided four separate charter amendments on November 3, including changes involving elected-official benefits, the Parks and Recreation Board, ten other charter sections and a citizen-initiated proposal concerning construction of certain data centers. Unofficial results are reported separately.

Oct 6

Development

Pataskala commission approves Aldi grocery store overlay application with conditions

The Pataskala Planning and Zoning Commission approved Transportation Corridor Overlay application TCOD-26-004 for a proposed Aldi grocery store on East Broad Street on October 7, with two conditions. The approval covers that application only; it is not a building permit, and no opening date has been announced.

Oct 6

Government

Pataskala Council adopts ordinance authorizing up to $3.5 million in notes for water treatment plant repairs

Pataskala City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-4527 on October 5, authorizing the City to issue up to $3.5 million in bond anticipation notes for water treatment plant and facility repairs and improvements. All seven Council members voted yes, according to the signed minutes of the meeting.

Oct 5