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Calendar

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Committees

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall conduct business pursuant to the commission rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Zoning and Development Regulation Committee

The Zoning Committee receives, reviews, and makes recommendations on all applications for reasoning, variances, and other zoning adjustments in the area. Developers must first submit requests to the relevant active Civic Association. If there is not an active Civic Association in the area under question, developers may submit requests directly to the Zoning Committee.

Internal Governance Committee

The Government and Legislation Committee shall conduct business pursuant to the commission rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Community and Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee conducts research, analysis and recommendations on criminal justice issues. The committee is a liaison to the City Public Safety Division (Police and Fire) and the Franklin County Sherriff’s Department. They also review any city, state or federal plans that affect the area.

Election Committee

The Election Committee shall conduct elections pursuant to the commission’s election rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Economic Committee

The Economic Committee shall conduct business pursuant to the commission rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules

Public Outreach Committee

The Public Outreach Committee is responsible for providing residents with updates, sharing available resources, and building a broader audience through the Commission’s website, social media platforms, and other community outreach methods.

Commissioners

Rev. Dr. Zawadi Yaashantawa

Commissioner

Buzz Thomas

Commissioner

Doug Shreve

Commissioner

Michael Walker

Commissioner

Zoning Co-Chair

Robert Patterson

Commissioner

Zoning Co-Chair

Deborah Smith

Recording Secretary

Michelle Morris

Treasurer

Sheila Eubanks

Vice Chair

Becky Walcott

Chair

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Meeting Place

Scioto Southland Community Center (3901 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43207)

Meeting Time

6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. (First Thursday of the Month)

Neighborhood Liaision

Temporarily Vacant

614-645-6016

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