City Council Leaders Name Council Committee Chairs
Columbus City Council President Zach
Klein and Council President Pro Tem Priscilla R. Tyson on Wednesday named the
chairs of council’s committees that will have jurisdiction over various city
policy areas.
“I am proud to appoint a very qualified group of leaders to chair
our committees,” Council President Klein said. “Each chair brings invaluable
experience to their committee responsibilities and a passion for the many and
varied issues that will come before them.”
“These committee assignments will continue to reflect the strong
leadership and diversity of this council and will capitalize on the many
strengths of our members,” said Council President Pro Tem Tyson.
Council President Klein will chair the
Rules & Reference Committee.
Council President Pro Tem Tyson will
chair the Finance, Health & Human Services, and Workforce Development
committees.
Councilmember Elizabeth Brown will chair
the Economic Development, the Administration, the Education and the Environment
committees.
Councilmember Shannon G. Hardin will
chair the Public Service & Transportation, Small & Minority Business
Development, Public Safety and Veterans’ Affairs committees.
Councilmember Jaiza Page will chair the
Housing, and Zoning and Recreation & Parks committees.
Councilmember Michael Stinziano will
chair the Public Utilities, the Technology, and the Judiciary and Court
Administration committees.
Council leaders said that committee
assignments are subject to change pending the expected coming appointment of a
new councilmember to replace former Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, who was
elected to the Franklin County Municipal Court this past November.
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