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!
Map of Area Commission Boundaries
Meeting Place
All meetings are currently virtual and can be watched live on Facebook.
Neighborhood Pride Center
West Side Neighborhood Pride Center
1186 West Broad Street
Neighborhood Liaison
Melissa Green
614-328-6034
megreen@columbus.gov
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Get a free COVID-19 vaccine today from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Columbus Public Health’s drive-thru clinic at the Celeste Center (717 E 17th Ave.). No appointment needed. All vaccines will be Pfizer for first dose only. Learn more at Columbus.gov/c19vax.
There are limited spots available, so contact us ASAP if you are interested in participating!
There are limited spots available, so contact us ASAP if you are interested in participating!
As of 9:30 AM this morning (4/19/2021), Franklin County Public Health (vax2normal.org/vaccine/) had more than 600 openings for vaccinations this week; Columbus Public Health had thousands (app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=216b9c87432c49c695b4600be2946bd4). Now is the time to take your shot at ending this pandemic! Register for your vaccination today! Spread the word!
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Documents
Commissioners
- Jaqueline (Jackie) Miles, Chair
- Zach Gwin, Vice-Chair
- Katie Robinson, Secretary, Representative of Fortuity
- Chris Knoppe, Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair
- Nick Bankston, Representative of Gladden Community House
- Judy Box
- Jason Boylan
- Rebecca Brown
- Pauline Edwards
- Josh Edwards, Representative of Mount Carmel
- Brian Estabrook, Housing Committee Chair
- Grace Hand
- Austin Hill, Representative of The Refuge Ministries
- Marty Johnson
- Johnny Riddle, Representative of Franklinton Arts District
- Renee McCallion
- Steve Pullen, Election Committee Chair, Representative of Columbus Metropolitan Library Franklinton Branch
- Jan Ruark, Representative of Lower Lights
- Bruce Warner, Zoning Committee Chair
Committees
Election Committee
The Election Committee manages the Election rules and oversees the Election process
Committee Members are: Jan Ruark, Steve Pullen, Austin Hill and Katie Robinson
The 2021 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: Bruce Warner, Brian Estabrook, Pauline Edwards, Chris Knoppe, Heidi Hughes (Resident), Christopher Merkel (Resident), Rebecca Huntley (Resident), and Judy Box
The 2021 Chairperson of the Election Committee is Bruce Warner, bwarner.fac@gmail.com.
Housing and Development 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: Brian Estabrook, Marty Johnson, Chris Knoppe, Renee McCallion, Michael Ross (Resident), Pauline Edwards, Josh Edwards, Katie Robinson, David Stickels (Resident), Eric Skidmore (Resident) and Christopher Merkel (Resident)
The 2021 Chairperson of the Housing Committee is Brian Estabrook, bestabrook.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: Erin Kilkenny, Zach Gwin, Judy Box, Chris Knoppe
The 2021 Chairperson of the Finance Committee is Chris Knoppe, cknoppe.fac@gmail.com
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