COUNCIL COMMITTEES

The major portion of the work of City Council is conducted by committees, a practice common to legislative bodies. The committee system enables citizens to be heard on matters of particular interest to them at weekly meetings of each committee, and it provides the means for committees to thoroughly consider items brought before them before recommending some action to the full council. The standing committees are:


For exact date and time of Council Meetings, Public Hearings and
Special Events click on the link below.

Calendar of Events

Arts, Culture, Tourism, Marketing & Technology Committee

As announced.
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Arts orgainizations, arts partnerships, cultrual institutions and events, tourism initiatives, Convention & Visitors Bureau, marketing/branding and technology initiatives.

Members

Chris Monzel, Chair
Chris Bortz
Y. Laketa Cole
David Crowley
Roxanne Qualls

Economic Development Committee

Every other Tuesday, 12:00 PM
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Downtown and Riverfront development, business recruitment and retention, zoning, planning, transportation, neighborhood corridors, Port Authority, Chamber of Commerce, 3CDC, telecommunications, job training and development and public utilities.

Members

Chris Bortz, Chair
Leslie Ghiz, Vice-Chair
Jeff Berding
David Crowley
Roxanne Qualls
Cecil Thomas

Finance Committee

Every other Monday, 1:00 PM
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Budget, appropriations, pension, tax policies.

Members

Y. Laketa Cole, Chair
Jeff Berding, Vice-Chair
Chris Bortz
David Crowley
Leslie Ghiz
Greg Harris
Roxanne Qualls
Cecil Thomas

Health, Environment and Education Committee

Every other Tuesday, 12:00 PM
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Education collaboratives, CPS partnerships, Health Department, human services and recreation.

Members

David Crowley, Chair
Chris Monzel, Vice-Chair
Jeff Berding
Chris Bortz
Leslie Ghiz
Greg Harris
Roxanne Qualls
Cecil Thomas

Law and Public Safety Committee

Every other Tuesday, 2:00 PM
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Police & Fire, safety policies, legal review, Collaborative Agreement and Citizen Complaint Authority.

Members

Cecil Thomas, Chair
Leslie Ghiz, Vice-Chair
Jeff Berding
Greg Harris
Chris Monzel
Roxanne Qualls

Vibrant Neighborhoods, Recreation and Public Services Committee

Every other Tuesday, 2:00 PM
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Public Services, recreation, housing, CMHA & Section 8, litter, nuisance properties and blight, Neighborhood Enhancement Program, Community Councils, Customer Service Center, liquor licenses, neighborhood infrastructure and neighborhood business district fund and parks.

Members

Roxanne Qualls, Chair
Y. Laketa Cole, Vice-Chair
Chris Monzel
Cecil Thomas

Rules and Government Operations Committee

As Announced
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Council rules and procedures, committee memberships (excluding Chairs), committee reference, performance reviews and audits, personnel rules, workplace safety, election reform and charter amendments.

Members

Jeff Berding, Chair
Chris Bortz, Vice-Chair
Y. Laketa Cole
Roxanne Qualls

Transportation & Infrastructure Sub-Committee

Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM
For exact date & time see calendar of events
Jurisdiction: Interstate 75 corridor, related infrastructure and utilities, and the Mill Creek.

Members

Roxanne Qualls, Chair
Chris Bortz
Y. Laketa Cole

Internal Audit

As Announced
For exact date & time see calendar of events

Members

David Crowley, Democratic
Leslie Ghiz, Republican
Roxanne Qualls, Charter