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?

Area Commissions are comprised of a group of voluntary citizens elected to serve a represented area. We are a liaison between city officials, neighborhood groups, property owners, residents and developers, in an effort to advocate, promote, sustain and improve our community.

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.

FEAC Boundaries

We encompass 15 square miles, with 23,680 households and a population of 55,000 residents.

North: City of Columbus City Limits

East: City of Columbus City Limits

South: Center Line of the Conrail Railway

West: Center Line of the Big Walnut Creek

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

FEAC Districts Map

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

# 3

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 2025

December 2026

December 2025

December 2026

December 2024

The Far East Area Commission

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...

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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

We’ve have loved every minute of our journey

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

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

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

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

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

Participating in Community Clean Up days with ECBA - East Columbus Business Association. Beautifying our neighborhoods and community corridors.

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

Advocated for and gave valuable input intended to serve as a base for development of the Brice – Tussing Area Plan.

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

Providing programing by hosting free community self defense classes at local City of Columbus Recreation Center.

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.