The University Area Commission is your closest partner in City government.

The Commission frequently recommends ideas, improvements, and concerns regarding the university area to Columbus City Council including:

For a full list UAC duties, click here!

Two Seats Available
The University Area Commission currently has two seats available to eligable candidates living in the respective districts.

District 2 Northwest District (NW): North of Woodruff Avenue and west of High Street, and a portion east of High Street, west of Indianola, south of Arcadia, and north of Patterson.

District 4 Southwest District (SW): South of Woodruff Avenue and west of High Street.

Detailed District Map

Residents of the University District are encouraged to participate by voting and/or declaring candidacy for the open Commissioner seats. Eligible candidates must obtain an election packet online here or from: UAC Board of Elections Northwood High Building 2231 North High Street, Room 200 Columbus, Ohio 43201 Phone: (614) 441-8174
Prospective candidates should read the By-Laws and Election Rules of the Commission.

Candidates are reminded that if successfully elected, a commitment must be made to attend at least two monthly committee meetings in addition to the monthly Commission meeting held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm.

Take the UAC Area Survey and let us know what types of general issues are important to you in the university area.

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UAC Elections will be held June 2, 2012
Click here for election information.

NEW- UAC Blog
Visit the UAC Blog to read commission meeting minutes, reports and post your own comments.

UAC is helping to sponsor a public meeting for the next phase of the change of Gas Lines in the University District from 16th Avenue on the south to the alley separating Norwich and Northwood, on January 25th from 6:30 to 9PM at the Northwood Building, 2231 N. High in Room 100.

UAC first Wedensday Planning, Governance and Community Relations Committee meeting location
Northwood High Building
2231 N. High St
Columbus, OH 43201