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Appointed Boards, Commission and Committees
Upcoming appointed board, commissions & committees will be listed here
The deadline to submit Board applications is 12 noon on the
Wednesday prior to the Council Meeting of appointment.
The City of Columbus is accepting applications to fill the upcoming board vacancies for:
- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS OF DEVELOPMENT CODES (2 Vacancies)
- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS (1 Vacancy)
- TREE BOARD (2 Vacancies)
- GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (1 Vacancy)
To apply for any current board, commission, or committee opening please click here to download application form or you may fill out an application online by clicking here.
Mail or hand-deliver applications to City Hall at the following address: Columbus City Hall, 523 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701
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City Council
Physical Address
523 Main Street
City Hall
Columbus, MS 39701
Mailing Address
523 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: : 662-328-7021Fax: : 662-329-5173
- Civil Service Commission
- Convention & Visitors Bureau
- City Utilities Commission
- Columbus Municipal School District
- Columbus Housing Authority
- Municipal Election Commission
- Columbus-Lowndes Library Board
- Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals
- Board of Adjustment & Appeals of Development Codes
- Historic Preservation Commission
- City Planning Commission
- Golden Triangle Regional Waste Management Authority
- Tree Board
- Golden Triangle Airport Board
- Redevelopment Authority Board
- Golden Triangle Link Development Board
- Columbus Lowndes Airport Board
| Civil Service Commission | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Maxine Hall | R-07/16/2019 | 08/04/2023 |
| Thomas L. Moore, Jr. | R-08/18/2020 | 08/18/2024 |
| Rita Felton | A-08/16/2022 | 08/15/2026 |
Term: 4 year term
When: 2nd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in Public Reception Room
Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations
| Convention & Visitors Bureau | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth “Liz” Terry (City) 3-year term | R-07/06/2021 | 07/03/2024 |
| Jay Patel (City) 3-year term | A-03/15/2022 | 03/05/2025 |
| Whirllie Byrd (City) 3-year term | R-03/07/2023 | 03/03/2026 |
| Melodie Cunningham (City) 3-year term | R-03/07/2023 | 03/03/2026 |
| Joe Beckett (County) 3-year term | A-02/02/2021 | 02/02/2024 |
| Rissa Lawrence (County) 3-year term | A-05/15/2020 | 05/15/2023 |
| Brock Reynolds (County) 3-year term | A-02/05/2021 | 02/05/2024 |
| Richard Morgan (County) 3-year term | A-05/15/2020 | 05/15/2023 |
| Matt Bogue (Joint-Appointment) 4-year term | A-10/01/2022 | 10/01/2026 |
Two at-large appointments – 3 year terms
One Historic Homeowner – 1 year term
When: 3rd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Chambers of Commerce Meeting Room.
| City Utilities Commission | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Gardner | R-06/16/2020 | 06/16/2025 |
| Sherry Ellis | A 06/15/2021 | 06/15/2026 |
| Stephanie Gale | A-07/05/2022 | 06/30/2027 |
| Jabari Edwards | A-06/19/2018 | 06/19/2023 |
| Micheal Tate | R-06/18/2019 | 06/30/2024 |
Term: 5 years
When: 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon at Columbus Light & Water
| Columbus Municipal School District | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Telisa Clay Young | R-03/03/2020 | 03/03/2025 |
| Josie Shumake | A-03/02/2021 | 03/01/2026 |
| Dr. Cynthia Brown | A-03/15/2022 | 03/20/2027 |
| Robert E. Smith Sr. | A 02/21/2023 | 03/02/2028 |
| Fredrick Sparks | R-03/05/2019 | 03/05/2024 |
Term: 5 years
When: 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Columbus Municipal Complex.
| Columbus Housing Authority | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Debra Taylor (Executive Director) | ||
| Vivian S. Irby | R-07/07/2020 | 07/07/2025 |
| Gretta Gardner | R-07/06/2021 | 07/05/2026 |
| Martin Andrews | A-06/21/2022 | 06/20/2027 |
| Greg Lewis | R-07/03/2018 | 07/03/2023 |
| Bobby Caldwell | R-07/16/2019 | 07/16/2024 |
Term: 5 years
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. at the Columbus Housing Authority.
Website: Columbus Housing Authority
| Municipal Election Commission | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Penesha McDowell-Harrison | R-08/03/2021 | 06/30/2025 |
| George T. Sumrall | R-08/03/2021 | 06/30/2025 |
| Lavonne Latham Harris | A-08/03/2021 | 06/30/2025 |
| Julie C. Parker | A-08/03/2021 | 06/30/2025 |
| Linda Jean Harris | A-08/03/2021 | 06/30/2025 |
Term: 4 years
When: Wednesday after the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the City Hall.
Municipal Election Commission Duties and Responsibilities and Information
| Columbus-Lowndes Library Board | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Hillary A. H. Richardson | A 10/01/2019 | 10/01/2024 |
| Sameca R. Gaines | A-10/06/2020 | 10/16/2025 |
| Randi Robinson | A-10/05/2021 | 09/30/2026 |
| Jerry Fortenberry | A-10-04-2022 | 09/30/2027 |
| Christian G. Heinkel | A 09/18/2018 | 09/30/2023 |
5 County Supervisors
Term: 5 years
When: 3rd Tuesday in September, December, February, April, and June at 5:00pm at the Public Library
| Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Harrison | A 2/17/2021 | 02/17/2024 |
| Kevin Stafford | R-03/02/2021 | 03/01/2024 |
| Chris Chain | R-03/07/2023 | 03/01/2026 |
| Kevin Stafford | R 03/02/2021 | 03/01/2024 |
| Vacant |
Term: 3 years
When: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Public Reception Room
Board of Adjustment & Appeals of Development Codes | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | ||
| Joey Henderson | R-01/15/2019 | 01/15/2023 |
| Bryan Brown | A -01/02/2019 | 01/02/2024 |
| Kevin Stafford | R-03/07/2023 | 03/01/2024 |
| Vacant | ||
| Quinn Brislin | R- 07/05/2022 | 07/02/2025 |
Board of Adjustments & Appeals of Development Codes Articles and Codes
| Historic Preservation Commission | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Davis | R-05/07/2019 | 05/19/2023 |
| Amber Brislin | A 06/18/2019 | 06/18/2023 |
| Joseph S. Boggess | R-05/07/2019 | 05/19/2023 |
| Dr. Julie Parker | A-07/02/2019 | 07/02/2023 |
| Emily Johnson | A-07/06/2021 | 05/24/2025 |
| Barbara Bigelow | R-05/21/2019 | 06/02/2023 |
| Robert Ivy | A-11/15/2022 | 09/20/2024 |
| William Bart Lawrence, Jr. | R-09/21/2021 | 09/20/2025 |
| Bryan Brown | R-05/18/2017 | 05/18/2025 |
Term: 4 years
When: Meets every 1st Monday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. at Public Reception Room
Historic Preservation Commission Planning and Zoning and Code
| City Planning Commission | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Wythe Rhett | R-01/19/2021 | 01/20/2024 |
| Quinn Brislin | R-01/19/2019 | 01/20/2024 |
| Evelyn Vidrine | A-12/07/2021 | 12/01/2024 |
| Quincy Harris | A 12/07/2021 | 12/01/2024 |
| Melissa Suzanne Smith | R-12/07/2021 | 12/04/2024 |
| Jarvis Fenster | R- 11/15/2022 | 11/19/2025 |
| Chuck Bigelow | R-10/04/2022 | 10/04/2025 |
| MacArthur Inge | R-10/04/2022 | 10/04/2025 |
Kevin Stafford, Neel-Schaffer Engineer appointed the Ex-officio Member to the City Planning Commission 7-6-2010
The City Engineer and the Mayor are ex officio members of this board
Term: 3 years
When: Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Public Reception Room
| G.T. Reg. Waste Mgmt. Authority | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | ||
| Roger A. Burlingame | A-12/17/2019 | 12/31/2023 |
| Kathy Goodwin | R-12/15/2020 | 12/31/2024 |
| Lesia T. Jackson | R-12/15/2020 | 12/20/2024 |
| Robert Smith | R-01/04/2022 | 12/31/2025 |
Term: 4 years
When: Executive Committee meets every 3 d Thursday of the Month at 12:00 noon at the GTRWMA Office.
When: Full Board meets when necessary, at Harvey’s in Starkville.
| Tree Board | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner Imes | A-01/04/2022 | 01/02/2025 |
| Barbara Bigelow | R-01/04/2022 | 12/18/2024 |
| Reid Nevins | R-04/19/2019 | 04/19/2023 |
| Vacant | ||
| Vacant | ||
| Bruce Sansing, Jr. | R-04/07/2020 | 04/07/2023 |
| Carol Boggess | R- 02/07/2023 | 02/07/2026 |
Term: 3 years
When: Meets when necessary at the Main Street Columbus Office.
| Golden Triangle Airport Board | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Gawyn Mitchell | R-6/21/2022 | 06/20/2027 |
Term: 5 years
When: The Board meets monthly, times vary
Where: Golden Triangle Airport Board Room
| Redevelopment Authority Board | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Chain | R-09/15/2020 | 09/15/2025 |
| Marthalie M. Porter | R-09/07/2021 | 09/01/2026 |
| Jason Spears | A-09/06/2022 | 09/05/2027 |
| Robert Rhett | A-08/15/2018 | 09/01/2023 |
| Dennis Erby | A-10/15/2019 | 10/15/2024 |
Term: 5 years
| Golden Triangle Link Development Board | Re/Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| William H. Bill West | A-8/26/2021 | 09/30/2023 |