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Home My WebLink About01-11-2023 Press Release Common Council Announcing Standing Committee ChairsCity of South Bend Common Council 441 County-City Building ● 227 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 235-9321● Fax (574) 235-9173 ● TDD (574) 235-5567 ● http://www.southbendin.gov NEWS RELEASE Subject: Announcing 2023 South Bend Common Council Committee Chairs Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 From: Council President, Sharon L. McBride Contact: 574-235-9267 Announcing 2023 South Bend Common Council Committee Chairs Common Council President, Sharon L. McBride is pleased to announce the appointments made to the Council Standing Committees who will provide invaluable services by reviewing all proposed ordinances and resolutions, prior to the Council holding a public hearing. The Committee Chairpersons are as follows: Community Investment Committee Rachel Tomas Morgan, At-Large Community Relations Committee Troy Warner, 4th District Health and Public Safety Committee Eli Wax, 5th District Information and Technology Committee Rachel Tomas Morgan, At-Large Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment Canneth Lee, 1st District Personnel and Finance Committee Sheila Niezgodski, 6th District Public Works and Property Vacation Committee Sheila Niezgodski, 6th District Residential Neighborhoods Committee Karen L. White, At-Large Utilities Committee Henry Davis, Jr., 2nd District Zoning and Annexation Committee Lori K. Hamann, At-Large A complete list of each committee’s membership is attached. Each Committee will soon hold an organizational meeting to discuss their proposed goals and objectives for 2023. Each Committee Chair has been asked to review the Committee Annual Report filed last December, so that any ongoing projects or concerns can continue to be properly addressed. The members of the South Bend Common Council are proud to serve, as the City of South Bend continues to move forward in the years ahead. ### S:\Clerk\Press Releases\2023\Council\2023-01-11 Press Release Common Council Announcing Standing Committee Chairs.docx Sharon L. McBride President Sheila Niezgodski Vice President Canneth Lee Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Canneth Lee First District Henry Davis, Jr. Second District Sharon L. McBride Third District Troy Warner Fourth District Eli Wax Fifth District Sheila Niezgodski Sixth District Karen L. White At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large Lori K Hamann At Large 2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 01-09-2023) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Citizen Member Henry Davis, Jr., Member Citizen Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Troy Warner, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Citizen Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Sharon L. McBride, Member Eli Wax, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Eli Wax, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Citizen Member Citizen Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Canneth Lee, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Citizen Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters. Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation and zoning. Lori K. Hamann, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Citizen Member ________________ SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council. Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Member 2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-09-2023) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chair Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Committee Relations, Member Utilities, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Community Investment, Member Council Rules Committee, Member Personnel & Finance, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member LORI K. HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice- Chairperson