Alcoholic Beverage Commission

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Phyllis Apple 1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025County Council
Susan Whipker1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025County Commissioners
Jessie DeWeese1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025Mayor
Meet: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:00 a.m. County Commissioners Chambers

Animal Care Commission

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Dr. Jack ChailleN/AN/AN/A
Amy Henderson4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Bill Porter4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Mayor
Kelsey Arthur4 Years12/31/2025Mayor
Joellen Watanabe4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
City Council - Jay Foyst4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027City Council
Dept. Chief Matt MartindaleN/AN/AN/APolice Dept. Ex-Officio
Attorney - Mary Stroh
Meet: Bi-monthly
City Council Liaison: Jay Foyst
* Denotes Chairperson of Board/ Commission

City Plan Commission

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Michael Kinder *4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Melanie Henderson4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026Board of Works
Dennis Baute 4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Mayor
Sandy Sherman4 Years12/31/2029Mayor
Keerthi Alapati4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026Mayor
Andrew BeckortPermanentPermanent Indiana Law Statute
Zack Ellison 4 Years01/01/202512/31/2028County Commissioners
Laura Garrett 4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026Mayor
Dave Bush 1 YearAnnuallyParks Board
Chris Bartels4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027City Council
Tom Finke (County Plan Commission Liaison)AnnuallyCounty Plan Commission
Meet: 2nd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers
Attorney - Austin Whitted
City Council Liaison: Chris Bartels
Bartholomew County Plan Commission Liaison - Tom Finke
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

Human Rights Commission

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Deanne Annandale*3 Years7/2/20243/31/2027City Council
Ethan Crough3 Years4/1/20263/31/2029City Council
Blake Fields3 Years4/1/20263/31/2029City Council
Janae Garner-Kelley3 Years4/1/20263/31/2029City Council
Felicia Garr3 Years4/1/20263/31/2029City Council
Timmothy Green3 Years10/21/20253/31/2028City Council
Dr. Amy Hale2 Years10/21/20253/31/2027City Council
Sherell Hernandez3 Years4/1/20253/31/2028City Council
Kenna Huber3 Years7/2/20243/31/2027City Council
Clarence Simms3 Years10/21/20253/31/2028City Council
Graciela Spencer3 Years4/1/20253/31/2028City Council
Attorney - Mary Stroh
City Council Liaison: Frank Miller
Meet: Last Wednesday of Each Month, 4:30 p.m. (except for November & December) in City Hall Council Chambers

*Denotes Chairperson

Economic Development Commission

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Michael Kinder2 Years01/01/202412/31/2025City Council
Allie Castetter3 Years01/01/202512/31/2027Mayor
Roger Hackman *1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025County Council
Meet: As Needed
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

Redevelopment Commission

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Jim Lienhoop1 Year01/01/202612/31/2026Mayor
Trena Carter*1 Year01/01/202612/31/2026Mayor
Cynthia Boll1 Year01/01/202612/31/2026Mayor
Scott Ballard1 Year01/01/202612/31/2026City Council
Shannon McDonald1 Year01/01/202612/31/2026City Council
Jason Major2 Year01/01/202512/31/2026BCSC
Attorney: Mary Stroh
Meet: 3rd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers
City Council Liaison: Grace Kestler
*Denotes President of Board/Commission

Bartholomew County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Promotion Commission (V.I.P.)

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Diane Mann2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026County Commissioners
Julie Del Genio2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026County Commissioners
Mary Ann Patterson2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026County Commissioners
Denise Pence2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026County Commissioners
Shirley Robertson2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026County Commissioners
Sandy Allman2 Years01/01/202412/31/2025Mayor
Nick Sprague2 Years01/01/202412/31/2025Mayor
Sarla Kalsi2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026Mayor
Candi Hester2 Years01/01/202412/31/2025Mayor
Cindy Waddle2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026Mayor
Cindy Frey2 Years01/01/202412/31/2025Mayor
Meet: As Needed

City of Columbus Parking Commission

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Andrew BeckortOngoingN/AN/ADesignated
Capt. Brian WilderOngoingN/AN/ADesignated
Jacob MartinAnnual01/01/202512/31/2025CRC
Jeff Baker2 Years01/01/202412/31/2025Mayor
City Council - Tom Dell Annual01/01/202512/31/2025City Council
Catie Rix3 Years01/01/202512/31/2027City Council
Kevina Schumaker1 year01/01/202512/31/2025Mayor
Jason HattonOngoingN/AN/AVisitors Center
Attorney - Mike DeArmitt
Meet: 2nd Thursday of every month at 2:15pm, City Hall Council Chambers
City Council Liaison: Tom Dell
*Denotes Chairperson

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