
Established in 1797, Franklinton is the oldest settlement in Central Ohio. Rich in history, Franklinton has become a community of progress, innovation and exciting potential.
We are a neighborhood proudly celebrating the old and the new, side by side!
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Meeting Place
Full Area Commission Meetings are currently taking place at the Healthy Living Center at 777 W. State St.
Neighborhood Pride Center
West Side Neighborhood Pride Center
1186 West Broad Street
Neighborhood Liaison
Olabisi Eddy
(614) 724-2033
OSEddy@columbus.gov
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Franklinton Area Commission
The Franklinton Area Commission serves as a liaison to connect neighborhood groups, property owners,
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Commissioners
- Jaqueline (Jackie) Miles, Chair
- Eric Skidmore, Vice-Chair
- Katie Robinson, Secretary, Representative of Fortuity
- David Stickles, Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair
- Jason Boylan, Zoning Committee Chair
- Rebecca Brown
- Zach Gwin
- Pauline Edwards
- Josh Edwards, Representative of Mount Carmel
- Grace Hand
- Steve Pullen, Election Committee Chair, Representative of Columbus Metropolitan Library Franklinton Branch
- Janet Ruark, Representative of Lower Lights
- Thomas Hecker, Representative of Integrated Services
- Jared Wilson
- Olga Diva
- Joanna Smith
Committees
Election Committee
The Election Committee manages the Election rules and oversees the Election process
Committee Members are: Steve Pullen, Jan Ruark, Jackie Miles, Olga Diva and Katie Robinson
The 2023 Chairperson of the Election Committee is Steve Pullen, spullen.fac@gmail.com
Zoning Committee
The Zoning Committee receives, reviews and make recommendations concerning applications for rezoning, zoning variances, and special permits for property located in the area. They also receive and review all demolition permits for property in the Franklinton area.
Zoning cases must be received by the zoning Chair at least 14 calendar days prior to the FAC meeting. Cases received less than 14 days ahead will be heard at the next FAC meeting.
The Zoning Committee Chair shall notify or make reasonable attempts to notify all property owners within 125 feet of the property in question prior to the FAC meeting where the case will be heard. All such owners are listed on the attachment to the zoning application.
Committee Members are: Jason Boylan, Pauline Edwards and David Stickles
The 2023 Chairperson of the Election Committee is Jason Boylan, jboylan.fac@gmail.com.
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee reviews and makes recommendations for area plans, addresses sanitation and traffic issues and reviews flood control measures and other related problems.
Committee Members are: David Stickles, Rebecca Brown, Tom Hecker, Joanna Smith, Jason Boylan, Olga Diva, Jackie Miles
The 2023 Chairperson of the Planning Committee is TBD.
Housing Committee
- Fosters relationships between public, private, and nonprofit sectors for the betterment of housing for all Franklinton residents
- Reviews housing and development projects
- Fields housing concerns from Franklinton residents
- Leverages development to stabilize housing for all Franklinton residents
Committee Members are: Jason Boylan, Pauline Edwards, Josh Edwards, David Stickles and Eric Skidmore
The 2023 Chairperson of the Housing Committee is Eric Skidmore, eskidmore.fac@gmail.com.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the FAC funding and financial management. The Committee recommends an annual budget for approval by the FAC at the January FAC meeting.
Committee Members are: Zach Gwin, David Stickles and Pauline Edwards
The 2023 Chairperson of the Finance Committee is David Stickles, dstickles.fac@gmail.com.
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee reviews and make recommendations for:
- Social, recreation, safety and health services
- Employment and education opportunities
- Consumer-business relations
Committee Members are: Ashley Montana, Joanna Smith, Tom Hecker and Josh Edwards
The 2023 Chairperson of the Community Services Committee is Josh Edwards, jedwards.fac@gmail.com.
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