Far East

Next Meeting Time
1st Tuesday of each month @ 6:45pm

Meeting Location
Far East Pride Center
2500 Park Crescent Drive

Neighborhood Liaison
Lynne Lacour
ldlacour@columbus.gov
614-724-0100

Election Committee (Active July-September)

The Election Committee will work toward the end goal of providing the Commission and community with all necessary materials for the election. They will provide information to the public on nomination procedure, election procedure, election time and location contingent with the Commission’s bylaws.

Committee Members are:  

The 2022 Chairperson of the Election Committee is: Yet to be determined

Building and Zoning

The Building and Zoning Committee works with city officials receiving in all applications for new, rehabilitation and reuse of existing buildings. They prepare all paperwork for these applications for Commissioners to review and then vote on at Commission meetings.

Committee Members are: Larry Marshall, Darrell Holmes.

The 2020-21 Chairperson of the Building and Zoning Committee is:
Larry Marshall, LMarshall@FarEastAC.org

Transportation

The Transportation committee looks at the impact an increasing population density has on our roads, sidewalks and freeways, and how they impact safety and commute within the FEAC boundaries; in addition to disparities within different neighborhoods as it relates to shared use paths, street lighting, and other transportation safety concerns.  Will work with the City of Columbus and Ohio Department of Transportation and commute safety oriented programs to address these concerns.

Committee Members are: Darrell Holmes, Larry Marshall.

The 2020-21 Chairperson of the Transportation Committee is:
Darrell Holmes, DHolmes@FarEastAC.org

Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Committee will work to undertake plans and projects that will enhance our neighborhoods, districts, and precincts. We will look at trends and patterns, trying to encourage growth and new business.

Committee Members are: Keith Dodley, Frankie Jones-Harris.

The 2020-21 Chairperson of the Planning and Development Committee is:
Keith Dodley, KDodley@FarEastAC.org

Communication, Outreach & Technology

The Communication and Outreach Committee will work to maintain our communication via webpage and facebook. They will develop strategies for working with businesses, community groups, and neighborhoods to promote the Area Commission and seek input on communities wants and needs.

Committee Members are: Summer Moynihan

The 2020-21 Chairperson of the Communication & Outreach Committee is:
Summer Moynihan, SMoynihan@FarEastAC.org

Health and Wellness

Will work to build supporting partnerships with City of Columbus, statewide public health, and outside health and wellness programs, in an effort to bring health and wellness workshops directly to FEAC communities; look at our aging population and how we can connect them with social services within the FEAC boundaries; and assess the need for adequate healthcare services and health care facilities within the FEAC boundaries.

Committee Members are: Gene Tyree, Susan Johnson.

The 2020-21 Chairperson of the Transportation Committee is:
Gene Tyree, GTyree@FarEastAC.org