Map of Area Commission Boundaries

Key Details
Monthly Commission Meetings
The next in-person meeting is on Thursday, February 3, 2023 @ 6:30 pm and will continue on the 1st Thursday of each month. (Excluding August and December).
Meeting Place for Zoning and Commission meetings
Howard Recreation Center;
2505 N. Cassady Avenue;
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Neighborhood Liaison
De Lena P. Scales
Office: 614-645-0699
Cell: 614-537-6590
dpscales@columbus.gov
Monthly Zoning Meetings
The next in-person meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023 @ 6:30 pm. We will continue on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. (Excluding August and December).
Monthly Mobile Community Committee Meetings
The next in-person meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 6:30 pm -Northern Lights Library-Rms. 2 & 3 (Excluding August and December).
Neighborhood Pride Center
Clarence Lumpkin Point of Pride Building
1410 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
Announcements
Document Library
2022 Commission Meeting (Agenda’s)
2022 Commission Meeting (Minutes)
2021 Commission Meeting (Agenda’s)
2021 Commission Meeting (Minutes)
2022 Zoning Committee Meeting (Agenda’s)
2022 Zoning Committee Meeting (Minutes)
2021 Zoning Committee Meeting (Agendas)
2021 Zoning Committee Meeting (Minutes)
Northeast Area Commission Election News
During our recent Commissioner Candidate Application period to fill our 4 open Commissioner seats (Willow Springs, Somerset, Bridgeview and At-Large), we received 2 applications in total for the Bridgview and At-Large Commissioner seats with no competing applications for either seat. Based on this, we are suspending our election process for 2022.
Commissioners
- Karen Rogers, Commission Chair (krogersneac1@gmail.com) / 614-581-2013
- Chanel McDougle-Yakubu, Commission Secretary (chanel.walnutcreek@gmail.com) / 614-966-3651
- Sandra Chapple, Treasurer, At Large Commissioner and Election Committee Chair (sandrad1203@att.net)
- Karen Brown (kiwi.brown2008@gmail.com)
- Elenora Moore, Zoning Chair (emoorenac1@gmail.com) / 614-519-2195
- Brad Davis, Zoning Committee member (NEACbdavis@gmail.com)
- Kawther H. Musa, Election’s Vice Chair (kawtherhersi@gmail.com)
- Antwan Horston (neachorston@gmail.com)
- Dr. Dimaris Medina-Cortes, Zoning Secretary, Zoning Committee member and Mobile Residence Committee Chair (neac.dr.medinacortes@gmail.com) / 614-686-6873
- Nicole Horston (neachorsten@gmail.com)
Committees
Building & Zoning
Members:
Elenora Moore, Chair
Dr. DiMaris Cortes, Zoning Secretary, Critty Buenconsejo,
Brad Davis, Commissioner
The Zoning Committee shall receive, review, and make recommendations concerning applications for rezoning, zoning variances, demolition and special permits related to properties located in the Northeast Area.
Media &
Communication Technology
Members:
Elenora Moore, Asst. Admin.
Chanel McDougle-Yakubu, Commission Secretary
The Media Committee shall provide continual maintenance of the Commission Website and Facebook page ensuring that they are accurate and up to date with current information and changes.
Mobile Home Community
Members:
Dr. DiMaris Medina-Cortes, Chair Sonya Cruz
The Mobile Home Residence Committee advocates for the residents of the Northeast Area Mobile Home communities.
Elections
Members:
Sandra Chapple, Chair,
Kawther H. Musa, Vice Chair, Chanel McDougle-Yakubu, Commission Secretary
The Election Committee shall conduct elections annually pursuant to the Commission’s election rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.
Diversity and Language Interpretation
Members:
Kawther H. Musa
Dr. Dimaris Medina Cortes, Commissioner
The Diversity and language Committee will serve to create an environment of inclusiveness with the community of the Northeast area. Provide resources to groups within the community who may struggle with language barriers. Provide Interpretative services for the Somali and Hispanic community as needed.
Northeast Area Commission Districts
- Walnut Creek -Chanel McDougle-Yakubu
- Somerset – Vacant
- Framingham – Kawther H. Musa
- Willow Springs – Vacant
- Bridgeview -Brad Davis
- Cumberland Ridge -Karen Rogers
- Brunswick Estates -Karen Brown
- Arlington Park I -Elenora Moore
- Arlington Park II -Antwan Horston
Recent Posts about Northeast Area
Photo Gallery

(Photo courtesy of the Department Of Neighborhoods)
Kawther Musa (front row, 2nd from the right) is not just a member of the The New American Initiative and the NALA (New American Leadership Academy) but she is also a member of the Northeast Area Commission. She serves as our Commissioner for the Northeast Area-Framingham District. For more information follow the link: New American Leadership Academy (columbus.gov).
“Thank you” from the Northeast Area Commission