Committees review policy matters referred to them, inform and educate Council on existing city programs and issues and review other related matters. City Council Committees will not become involved in city administration but instead are expected to anticipate the full range of considerations and concerns related to various policy questions. When participating on committees, members are expected to temper their role as policy advocates in order to fully evaluate all alternatives.
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Housing and Community Development Committee
Supports affordable housing, homelessness response, HUD investments, and post-disaster housing needs.
- Chair: Vice Mayor S. Antanette Mosley
- Members: Council Member Sheneika Smith, Council Member Sage Turner
- Staff liaison: Assistant City Manager Ben Woody
- Meeting schedule: Third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Meetings are virtual.
Housing and Community Development Committee meeting details and materials
Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee
Guides land use, transportation, economic recovery, climate action, and resilience planning.
- Chair: Council Member Maggie Ullman
- Members: Council Member Sage Turner, Council Member Kim Roney
- Staff liaison: Assistant City Manager Ben Woody
- Meeting schedule: Third Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. Meetings are virtual.
Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting details and materials
Policy, Finance & Infrastructure Committee
Focuses on budgeting, financial oversight, capital improvements, sustainable infrastructure planning and public engagement in the policy-making process.
- Chair: Mayor Esther Manheimer
- Members: Vice Mayor S. Antanette Mosley, Council Member Bo Hess, Council Member Kim Roney, Council Member Sheneika Smith, Council Member Sage Turner, Council Member Maggie Ullman
- Staff Liaison: Interim Assistant City Manager Jade Dundas
- Meeting schedule: Fourth Tuesday of every other month at 3:00 p.m. Meetings are in person in the City Council Chamber.
Policy, Finance & Infrastructure Committee meeting details and materials
Public Safety Committee
Advises on police, fire, emergency preparedness, and recovery-related public safety policies.
- Chair: Council Member Bo Hess
- Members: Vice Mayor S. Antanette Mosley, Council Member Sheneika Smith
- Staff Liaison: City Manager Debra Campbell
- Admin Support: Talia Stepp
- Meeting schedule: The last Thursday of every other month at 11:00 a.m. Meetings are virtual.
Public Safety Committee meeting details and materials
Archived Council Committees
Equity & Engagement Committee – January 2023 – August 2024
Environment & Safety Committee – January 2023 – August 2024
Policy, Finance & Human Resources Committee – January 2023 – December 2024
Boards & Commissions Committee – January 2020 – October 2024
Governance Committee – January 2019 to October 2022
Public Safety Committee Archived – February 2019 – November 2022
Finance and Human Resources Committee – September 2019 – November 2022