The primary objective of the Columbus Redevelopment Commission is to promote and encourage economic development within the City of Columbus. The Director and staff of the Redevelopment Department support and facilitate the work of the Commissioners. Projects of the Redevelopment Commissioners are funded from Tax Incremental Financing (TIF).
Redevelopment Commissioners
The Redevelopment Commission is comprised of five (5) voting members and one non-voting member. The Mayor of the Columbus appoints three (3) voting commissioners; the Columbus City Council appoints two (2) voting commissioners; and the Bartholomew County School Corporation appoints one (1) non-voting member. All voting commissioners serve a one-year term, the non-voting member serves a two-year term and all commissioners are eligible for annual re-appointment. The Commission annually elects a President, Vice President and Secretary. All powers and duties of the Columbus Redevelopment Commission are exercised under Indiana Code 36-7-14.5.
| Name | Term | Expires | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | 1 Year | 12/31/24 | Mayor |
| Trena Carter | 1 year | 12/31/24 | Mayor |
| Cynthia Boll | 1 Year | 12/31/24 | Mayor |
| Al Roszczyk | 1 Year | 12/31/24 | City Council |
| Shannon McDonald | 1 Year | 12/31/24 | City Council |
| Jason Major | 2 Years | 12/31/24 | BCSC |
Meets: 3rd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, unless the original date falls on a City recognized holiday which constitutes rescheduling to the following Monday.
2023 Officers
Al Roszczyk – President
Kyle Hendricks – Vice President
Trena Carter – Secretary
Voting Commissioners
Al Roszczyk
Kyle Hendricks
Trena Carter
Cynthia Boll
Shannon McDonald
Non-Voting Commissioner
Jason Major, BCSC Liaison
City Council Liaison to Redevelopment – 2024
Grace Kestler
