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.

Areas We Serve
If you have a question or issue, connect with the City staff member who can help.

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) 645-7150
jbmartinez-cortez@columbus.gov

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

Suzan Mchao, Legislative Analyst
(614) 645-7012
symchao@columbus.gov

Clintonville Area Commission
University Area Commission
Far Northwest Coalition
Northwest Civic Association
5th x Northwest 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. The Department of Neighborhoods provides an interactive map of Area Commission information, including meeting dates and contact information.