The Far East Area Commission began in the Spring of 2010 with a group of community activists consisting of neighborhood block watch coordinators and civic association leaders who serve the Far East Side of Columbus, Ohio. The group was concerned with the decline of businesses, inadequate city services, rising crime and rapid residential growth. The commission was sworn in on March 5, 2012 as the 17th Area Commission in the City of Columbus.
The Far East Area Commission began in the Spring of 2010 with a group of community activists consisting of neighborhood block watch coordinators and civic association leaders who serve the Far East Side of Columbus, Ohio. The group was concerned with the decline of businesses, inadequate city services, rising crime and rapid residential growth. The commission was sworn in on March 5, 2012 as the 17th Area Commission in the City of Columbus.
What is an Area Commission?
What do Area Commissions do?
- Facilitate communication, understanding and cooperation with neighborhood groups, city officials and developers.
- Create plans and policies which serve as guidelines for future development in the area.
- Bring the problems and needs of the area to the attention of government agencies.
- Recommend solutions or legislation.
- Facilitate events and programs to serve the area.
- Promote and sustain our community.
The Far East Area Commission Has 4 Districts
District I Boundaries:
North: City of Columbus City Limits
East: City of Columbus City Limits
South: City of Columbus City Limits
West: Center Line of Outerbelt Street
District II Boundaries:
North: City of Columbus City Limits
East: Center Line of Outerbelt St/City of Columbus City Limits
South: Center Line of East Main Street
West: Center Line of the Big Walnut Creek
District III Boundaries:
North: Center Line of East Main Street
East: City of Columbus City Limits/Center Line of Brice/Gender Rd
South: Center Line of the Conrail Railway
West: Center Line of the Big Walnut Creek
District IV Boundaries:
North: City of Columbus City Limits
East: City of Columbus City Limits
South: Center Line of the Conrail Railway
West: Center Line of Brice/Gender Rd
The Far East Area Commission Has 11 Commission Seats
The Far East Area Commission has 8 regular commission seats: 2 for each district
and 3 at large seats: 1 for religious, 1 for education, and 1 for business.
Seat #
# 1
# 2
# 3
# 4
# 5
# 6
# 7
# 8
# 9 Religion At Large
# 10 Education At Large
# 11 Business At Large
District #
# 2
# 4
# 3
# 4
#2
# 3
#1
#1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Held By
Keith Dodley
Vacant
Susan Johnson
Derek Abner
Devin Reese
Gene Tyree
Jon Dufford
Darryl Jacobs
Darrell Holmes
Glen Tuomaala
Jennifer Chamberlain
Term Expires
December 2024
December 2024
December 2024
December 2025
December 2025
December 2025
December 2026
December 2026
December 2025
December 2026
December 2024
The Far East Area Commission
The Far East Area Commission
In The News...
In The News...
Columbus City Council to expand park land near East Broad-Waggoner
MORPC seeking Input for ‘Far East Freeway,’ other projects
New development proposed for McNaughten Rd., near site where child was struck, killed
New Station 35 to cut response times for Far East Side residents, improve firefighter safety
OH Fire Department Quietly Opens Doors to New Station
Those who protect and serve were served a homemade Christmas dinner
In Pictures...
In Pictures...
If you have any photos of FEAC activities that you would like for us to add to our website, please email them to SMoynihan@FarEastAC.org.
Our Involvement In The Community
Our Involvement In The Community
We’ve have loved every minute of our journey
We’ve have loved every minute of our journey
Fire Station 35, Waggoner Rd.
Fire Station 35, Waggoner Rd.
Continuing to bring City services such as the much needed Fire Station 35 to the Far East Side alleviating strained response time from the area's rapid growth.
Far East Freeway Project Phase 1
Far East Freeway Project Phase 1
After a decade of advocating for this project, beginning in 2022 the first phase of the Far East Freeway Project awarded by ODOT will begin, helping with safety of travelers and easing congestion.
C2P2 Far East Land Use Plan
C2P2 Far East Land Use Plan
Participated in and provided valuable input to help develop the new Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2). Based on best practices and policies developed by the City of Columbus over 20+ years of area and neighborhood planning, it is the city’s most up-to-date policies for land use and design.
Expanding Park Land
Expanding Park Land
Working with Brad Westall, Planning Manager for Columbus Recreation and Parks to identify available greenspaces within the Far East Area Commission Boundaries that the City of Columbus can acquire for parks, trails, and nature preserves.
Firefighters 4 Kids Toy Drive
Firefighters 4 Kids Toy Drive
Serving our community by registering thousands of Eastside families with Firefighters 4 Kids. Connecting families with social services and city resources at our Far East Neighborhood Pride Center, every year.
Community Clean Up - ECBA
Community Clean Up - ECBA
Participating in Community Clean Up days with ECBA - East Columbus Business Association. Beautifying our neighborhoods and community corridors.
City Council Town Halls
City Council Town Halls
We work with Columbus City Council and community leaders from within the Far East Area Commission Boundaries to bring Columbus City Council Town Halls to the eastside.
Brice-Tussing Market Study
Brice-Tussing Market Study
Advocated for and gave valuable input intended to serve as a base for development of the Brice – Tussing Area Plan.
Safety Town Neighborhood Pride
Safety Town Neighborhood Pride
Partnering with City programs, CPD, Neighborhood Pride, and Columbus Neighborhood and Community Grants to bring a day of safety to our neighborhoods. Fitting kids with new bike helmets and giving safety talks.
Community Self Defense Class
Community Self Defense Class
Providing programing by hosting free community self defense classes at local City of Columbus Recreation Center.
Neighborhood Best Practices Conference
Neighborhood Best Practices Conference
The Far East Area Commission has had the honor to be on both the planning committee and act as a presenter at the 2017 Neighborhood Best Practices Conference.