Create Columbus Commission Hosts First Ever Young Professional Government Day
COLUMBUS—The
Create Columbus Commission (CCC), the leading authority on young professional
(YP) interests, experiences and priorities in Columbus, hosts the first-ever YP Government Day
on Monday, October 26 at Columbus City Hall.
The members of
the CCC are convening a daylong summit engaging with over 30 public and private sector
leaders, including mayor Coleman and all members of Columbus City Council to roll out their
policy agenda for better attracting and retaining young professionals in
Columbus.
“There has
never been a better time for the young professional voice to be at the table in
cocreating our city’s
future,” said Jordan Davis, CCC Chair. “The Create Columbus Commission is fully
committed to being a mature and productive voice on behalf of our demographic.
We are using Monday’s
event to raise issues and introduce topics that most impact the lifestyle that
is desired by our
peer group and which present the greatest opportunity for Columbus to compete for talent.”
The rollout of
the CCC’s four priorities comes after several years of learning and debate
about where to apply
their focus. In the process of determination, Commissioners have intentionally sought out
input from peers and community leaders as well as taken into account national trends and
research. The four priorities (1) Improve personal financial health and wellness,
(2) decrease
dependency on personal vehicles, (3) amplify the urban pulse, and (4) serve as
cocreators are not
comprehensive of every issue YPs care about. Rather they represent the areas where the YP
voice can have the greatest value add and maximum impact on improving the YP experience in
Columbus. The CCC is committed to continuing to develop the priorities and consider new
priorities as the community and the demographics need change.
“There is no
shortage of commentary on how millennials are changing the way people of all ages live,
work and play in cities around the world,” said Columbus City Councilmember Shannon G.
Hardin. “This is a great way for young professionals in Columbus to continue
and grow their
prominence in shaping policy. YP Government Day is a big step in the right
direction and I applaud
the Create Columbus Commission for their active efforts to ensure the YP voice
is heard.”
The day’s
agenda will include a series of forward-thinking conversations organized around
the CCC’s
priorities for the city of Columbus.
Priority: Improve Personal Financial Health and Wellness
8:30am —
Creating Pathways Out of Debt: Seek localized solution to fast-track student loan debt
repayment
Priority: Decrease Dependency on Personal Vehicles
10:30am —
Creating Convenience to Compete: Maximize the existing alternative transportation
options with user driven solutions for easing access, payment, and planning
12:00pm —
Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Position Columbus to adopt autonomous
vehicle technology
Priority: Amplify the Urban Pulse
1:45pm —
Building Strong Urban Core Neighborhoods: Continue growth and development
that attracts young professionals and young families
Priority: Serve as Co-Creators of the City’s Future
3:00pm – Stakeholder
and City Council Briefing: Continue investment and commitment to young
professional community
“The Create
Columbus Commission is an engaged and active organization that is helping shape policies and
programs that will benefit our great city for decades to come,” said Columbus
City
Council
President Andy Ginther. “I look forward to being part of the day’s program and
learning more about the
issues that are important to our young professionals.”
The day will
conclude with a reception prior to the Columbus City Council Meeting where Council
President Ginther will launch a new YP recognition program in partnership with
the
CCC. Every
other month, Columbus City Council will recognize a YP selected by the CCC for their notable
contribution in shaping the future of Columbus.
“We are happy
with the amount of elected officials and community decision makers that have made it a
priority to be a part of YP Government Day, but also just excited about raising
the
visibility and
impact our demographic can have on the future of Columbus,” added Davis. “Their participation
demonstrates that our city values the perspective of our generation, and
reinforces
that CCC is
looked to as an authority on the YP experience. At the end of the day, I hope
our elected
officials recognize that the priorities of young professionals also benefit the
city at large
and that the
policy conversations that we convene serve as a foundation for action.”
About Create Columbus
The Create
Columbus Commission is a board of young professionals, appointed and funded by the Mayor and
City Council President, to serve as the community’s foremost thought leader on
young
professional interests, experiences, and priorities, Through strategic
community building efforts and a
targeted YP grants program, the Create Columbus Commission strives to make
Columbus the
nation’s number one place for YPs to live, work and play.
For more
information about the Create Columbus Commission, please visit CreateColumb.us.
CONTACT
Amy
Schmittauer, Communications Chair
Create
Columbus Commission
614-835-6785
[email protected]