Target Issues
Long Range Planning
Lead Commissioner: Andrew Gillum
Involved Commissioner: Debbie Lightsey
Lead Staff: Tom Coe
Other Staff: Bob Herman, Gabe Menendez, Tom Lewis, Michael Parker, Linda Hudson, Wayne Tedder, Carrie Blanchard, Ron Garrison
- Senate Bill 360
- Evaluation & Appraisal Report
- Community Standards
- Bicycle/Pedestrian Issues
- Gateway
- Digital Divide
- Annexation Policy & Strategy
- Transportation & StarMetro
- Welaunee Property - Long Range Plan
- Affordable Housing
The Long Range Community Based Planning Committee's mission is to focus on areas that will enhance community standards and propose and implement effective solutions for managing growth and planning for future development of the community.
Economic Development
Lead Commissioner: Mayor John Marks
Involved Commissioner: Mark Mustian
Lead Staff: Anita Favors Thompson, Jay Townsend
Other Staff: Tom Lewis, Michael Parker, Rick McCraw, Raoul Lavin, Wayne Tedder
- Gaines Street & Downtown
- Incentives for Business
- Development, New & Existing
- Performing Arts
The Economic Development Committee's mission is to create and expand economic opportunities and diversify the economy for the Tallahassee region by implementing programs and policies that encourage investment and development, create and sustain jobs, increase the tax base, and improve the quality of life in the community.
Health and Human Services
Lead Commissioner: Allan Katz
Involved Commissioner: Andrew Gillum
Lead Staff: Anita Favors Thompson, Jay Townsend
Other Staff: Raoul Lavin, Tom Lewis, Pat Holliday, Thomas Jones
- Dedicated Funding Source for Human/Social Services
- Homeless Issues
- Trauma Center
The Health and Human Services Committee's mission is to support the delivery of essential human services, including trauma intervention, to area residents in the interest of promoting the overall health and well being of the community. The Committee will also explore funding options to increase dollars for the Trauma Center, CHSP and Homeless Initiatives.
Financial Viability
Lead Commissioner: Mark Mustian
Involved Commissioner: Allan Katz
Lead Staff: Anita Favors Thompson, Raoul Lavin, Rick Fernandez, Sam McCall, Gary Herndon, Beckye Simpson (Beckye Simpson, Janet Hawkins & Jeanette Lindsay - alternating minute takers)
Other Staff: Kevin Wailes, David Byrne, Mike Tadros, Cynthia Barber
- Electric and Gas Strategies
- Five Year Financial Plan
- Investment Policies
- Demand Side Management
The Financial Viability Target Issue Committee will provide policy guidance and direction on issues impacting the adequacy and sufficiency of the City of Tallahassee's current financial policies, structure and viability in order to ensure the continued provision of excellent services and facilities to support a high quality of life for our community.
Environmental and Energy Resources
Lead Commissioner: Debbie Lightsey
Involved Commissioner: Mayor John Marks
Lead Staff: Rick Fernandez, Cynthia Barber, Jim English
Other Staff: Mike Tadros, James Oskowis, John Buss, Lynne Putnam, Wayne Tedder, David Byrne, Reese Goad, Michelle Bono
- Groundwater and Surface Water Protection Through Policies and Programs
- Joint Watershed Protection Regardless of Political Boundaries
- Automated Meter Infrastructure - Smart Metering
- Demand Side Management (DSM) for Energy Conservation
The Environmental and Energy Resources Target Issue Committee is to develop and recommend policies that further the City of Tallahassee's goal of being a leader in our stewardship and fiscally responsible for air, land, water and energy resources. Our efforts will be directed towards achieving this long-range goal through conservation and sustainability initiatives and effective management of city operations, including but not limited to water, sewer, stormwater, gas and electric utility operations.