Target Issues
Long Range Planning
Lead Commissioner: Mark Mustian
Involved Commissioner: Mayor John Marks
Lead Staff: Tom Coe, Wayne Tedder, Cynthia Barber
Other Staff: Bob Herman, Gabe Menendez, Tom Lewis, Michael Parker, Linda Hudson, Carrie Blanchard, Ron Garrison
- Transit Integration
- Decentralization Plan for StarMetro
- Tennessee Street Transit Cooridor
- Airport Development
- Sector Plan Implementation
- Affordable Housing
- Focus on Education Quadrant
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
- Gaines Street & Downtown
- Incentives for Business
- Development, new & existing
- Cultural Arts Development
- University Partnership Opportunities
- Airport Development
- Hotel/Conference Center Facility
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: Debbie Lightsey
Involved Commissioner: Andrew Gillum
Lead Staff: Anita Favors Thompson, Jay Townsend, Raoul Lavin, Michelle Bono
Other Staff: Tom Lewis, Pat Holliday, Thomas Jones, Sam McCall
- Dedicated Funding Source for Human/Social Services
- Homeless Issues
- Outcome Based CHSP Funding Model
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, Gary Herndon, Jeanett Lindsey (minute taker)
Other Staff: Kevin Wailes, David Byrne, Mike Tadros, Reese Goad, Beckeye Simpson
- 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: Gil Ziffer
Involved Commissioner: Debbie Lightsey
Lead Staff: Rick Fernandez, Cynthia Barber, Jim English
Other Staff: Mike Tadros, James Oskowis, John Buss, Wayne Tedder, David Byrne, Reese Goad, Michelle Bono, Kevin Wailes
- 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.