Target Issues
Long Range Planning
Lead Commissioner: Mark Mustian
Involved Commissioner: Nancy Miller
Lead Staff: Jay Townsend, Wayne Tedder, Cynthia Barber
Other Staff: Karen Jumonville, Gabe Menendez, Tom Lewis, Michael Parker, Linda Hudson, Ron Garrison
- Facilitate "sense of place" making at Midtown, South Adams and Market Square
- Implement the Nova2010 Decentralization Plan, along with targeted infrastructure enhancements
- Complete the Multi-Modal Master Transportation Plan
- Update the City's Sign Code
- Complete the City's Fast-Tracking Initiative
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: Gil Ziffer
Lead Staff: Anita Favors Thompson, Jay Townsend, Tom Coe
Other Staff: Tom Lewis, Michael Parker, Rick McCraw, Raoul Lavin, Wayne Tedder
- Foster a strong small business advocacy environment throughout the City
- Continue Gaines Street and Downtown improvements and developments
- Promote and support arts & culture opportunities
- Complete the Hotel/Conference Center Feasibility Analysis
- Create a vision for the Tallahassee Regional Airport that advances commercial development opportunities and positions this community asset as an economic development catalyst
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: Gil Ziffer
Involved Commissioner: Andrew Gillum
Lead Staff: Anita Favors Thompson, Tom Coe, Raoul Lavin
Other Staff: Tom Lewis, Pat Holliday, Thomas Jones, Sam McCall
- Dedicated funding source for human/social services
- Homeless issues
- Outcome-based CHSP funding model
- Continued monitoring of the Palmer Munroe Youth 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: Andrew Gillum
Involved Commissioner: Mark Mustian
Lead Staff: Anita Favors Thompson, Raoul Lavin, Rick Fernandez, Jim English, Sam McCall, Treasurer Clerk
Other Staff: Rob McGarrah, David Byrne, Mike Tadros, Reese Goad, Beckeye Simpson
- Five-year balanced budget
- Maintain millage rate
- Restore Deficiency Fund
- Electric and gas strategies (fuel/utility diversity issues/Demand Side Management)
- Five-year financial plan
- Dedicated funding source for economic development/social services/arts and culture
- Pension and health care requirements
- Plan to address potential impacts of CDBG funding reductions
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: Nancy Miller
Involved Commissioner: Mayor John Marks
Lead Staff: Rick Fernandez, Cynthia Barber, Jim English
Other Staff: Mike Tadros, James Oskowis, John Buss, Wayne Tedder, David Byrne, Reese Goad, Michelle Bono, Rob McGarrah
- 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 the protection for air, land, water and energy resources in an efficient and effective manner. 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.