2026 COUNCIL COMMITTEES

 

Check this page frequently for Notices of Upcoming Committee Meetings.

Building and Utilities:  Jim Carbone - Chair; Ann Roff - Vice Chair

Jim Kaminski - Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to property maintenance, building codes, the Building Department, public transportation, railroad crossings, and issues pertaining to electric, water, telephone and gas.

Communication and Technology:  Ann Roff - Chair; Kelly Kosek - Vice Chair

Anthony Zacharyasz, Jr.- Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, electronic communications, website and access, Communications and Technology Department, Franchises.

Economic Development: Tom Clark - Chair; Jim Kaminski - Vice Chair

Gordon Short - Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, the Economic Development Department, local business development, business parks, Community Reinvestment Areas, Enterprise Zones.

Click on the meeting date in the table below to view the Meeting Notice and the Agenda.

Schedule of 2026 Meeting Dates for the Economic Development Committee (All Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the meeting room of the Mike Kalinich Sr. City Council Chamber, 18688 Royalton Road):

January -	February -	March -	April -	May -	June -
July-	August-	September	October-	November-	December -

Finance:  Gordon Short - Chair; Tom Clark - Vice Chair

Anthony Zacharyasz, Jr. - Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to City budget and annual appropriations, the Finance Department, salaries, benefits, acquisitions.

Planning, Zoning and Engineering:  Anthony Zacharyasz, Jr. - Chair; Gordon Short - Vice Chair

Tom Clark - Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to zoning matters, Planning Commission, Architectural Review, the Engineering Department, subdivisions, sewers, drainage, forestry.

Public Safety and Health:  Jim Kaminski - Chair; Tom Clark - Vice Chair

Kelly Kosek - Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to the Police Department, the Fire Department, homeland security/community preparedness, school crossing guards, school safety, the County Board of Health.

Public Service and Conservation:  Kelly Kosek - Chair; Gordon Short - Vice Chair

Jim Carbone - Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to streets and sidewalks, the municipal cemetery, snow removal, conservation, green and alternative energy, the Service Department and equipment.

Recreation and Community Services:  Kelly Kosek - Chair; Anthony Zacharyasz, Jr. - Vice Chair

Ann Roff - Member

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to recreation programs, the Recreation Department, youth and senior activities, the Strongsville Youth Commission, parks, grounds and recreation facilities, arts and humanities.

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Planning Commission Rep: Anthony Zacharyasz, Jr. 

Southwest General Health System Rep: Gordon Short

School Board Rep: Jim Carbone

Legislative Policy Committee (Ad Hoc): Kelly Kosek - Chair

Gordon Short, Tom Clark - Members

Transportation/Infrastructure:  Gordon Short - Chair
Kelly Kosek, Ann Roff - Members