Community Engagement

The Community Engagement team supports Council's focus on improving the quality of life in all of Columbus' neighborhoods. The Community Engagement's staff is tasked with attending a wide-variety of community, area commission, civic association and block watch meetings. Their presence and attendance is intended to enhance the presence of City Council in the community.

Marion Meadows, Director
614-645-3566 | msmeadows@columbus.gov

  • Councilmember Engagement
  • Community Partnerships
  • Constituency Groups

 

Katherine Cull, Assistant Director
614-645-0859 | khcull@columbus.gov

  • Mid-East Area Commission
  • Far South Area Commission
  • Columbus South Side Area Commission 

 

Cailyn Pittman, Legislative Analyst
614-645-8490 | cdpittman@columbus.gov

  • North Linden Area Commission
  • South Linden Area Commission
  • North Central Area Commission
  • Northeast Area Commission

 

Joseline Martinez-Cortez, Legislative Analyst
614-743-3325 | jbmartinez-cortez@columbus.gov

  • Far West Side Area Commission
  • Westland Area Commission
  • Greater Hilltop Area Commission
  • Southwest Area Commission
  • West Scioto Area Commission

 

Mario Dovell, Legislative Analyst
614-645-2253 | mcdovell@columbus.gov

  • Milo-Grogan Area Commission
  • Franklinton Area Commission
  • Near East Area Commission
  • Far East Area Commission
  • Livingston Avenue Area Commission
  • Greater Southeast Area Commission

 

Area Commissions
Columbus City Council established area Commissions in the early 1970s. The purpose of an area commission is to act as a liaison between neighborhood groups, property owners, residents, developers and city officials. To find more comprehensive information on Area Commissions, please visit www.cbusareacommissions.org.