The Gahanna Division of Police is blending civic engagement with a side of guac and salsa at the upcoming Taco Tuesday Family Fest. In a move that's part taco party, part town hall, the division is inviting residents to Hannah Park on May 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. to chow down on free tacos—available to the first 100 arrivals—and hash out plans for the town's future.
Amidst the wafting scents of cumin and cilantro, families can partake in a medley of activities, including a bounce house, face painting, arts, and an inflatable obstacle course, because tacos just aren't enough to draw a crowd these days; a post on the Gahanna Division of Police Facebook page details the specifics, including the irresistible lure of free food and fun for the youngsters while the grown folks mingle and muse over municipal matters.
For those unable to accommodate their taco cravings with civic duties on May 6, the police have urged the community via social media to share their thoughts at OurGahanna.com, ensuring every voice has the chance to be heard, even if they cannot attend the fiesta in person. The town's strategic plan is seemingly at stake here, and the input from these neighborhood discussions is viewed as a crucial ingredient in shaping Gahanna's path forward, just as much as the tacos are for the attendees.
Residents keen on affecting change or simply scoring some free grub can find the location for this unique mix of community planning and family-friendly festivities at Hannah Park, located at 6547 Clark State Rd., where the promise of tacos appears to serve as both, a draw and a symbolic gesture of the common ground and shared tastes in a town contemplating its direction, and all under the watchful guise of the police serving up more than just protection and service on a Tuesday eve.
