South Bend Common Council Information
Contact Information
Meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday
3:00 pm, County-City Building, Conference Rm, 4th floor (Start time varies)
7:00 pm, County-City Building, Council Chambers, 4th floor
(Broadcast Live on Michiana Access TV Channel 99)
District 1: Canneth Lee ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5980
District 2: Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5983
District 3: Sharon McBride, Council President ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5981
District 4: Troy Warner ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5978
District 5: Sherry Bolden-Simpson ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5984
District 6: Sheila Niezgodski ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5986
At-Large: Oliver Davis Jr. ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5979
At-Large: Rachel Tomas-Morgan ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5982
At-Large: Karen L. White ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5985
Common Council ~ [email protected] ~ 574.235.9321
NOTE: You are represented by FOUR Council members - Your District person and the 3 At-Large members. You may want to contact them first to have your questions and concerns addressed.
Meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday
3:00 pm, County-City Building, Conference Rm, 4th floor (Start time varies)
7:00 pm, County-City Building, Council Chambers, 4th floor
(Broadcast Live on Michiana Access TV Channel 99)
District 1: Canneth Lee ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5980
District 2: Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5983
District 3: Sharon McBride, Council President ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5981
District 4: Troy Warner ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5978
District 5: Sherry Bolden-Simpson ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5984
District 6: Sheila Niezgodski ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5986
At-Large: Oliver Davis Jr. ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5979
At-Large: Rachel Tomas-Morgan ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5982
At-Large: Karen L. White ~ [email protected] ~ 574-235-5985
Common Council ~ [email protected] ~ 574.235.9321
NOTE: You are represented by FOUR Council members - Your District person and the 3 At-Large members. You may want to contact them first to have your questions and concerns addressed.
2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 10-29-2024)
NOTE: If you have an issue in a certain area, it is best to contact the Committee Members who oversee it. Often you can come to the Committee Meeting and express your concerns directly.
City of South Bend Boards & Commissions
Animal Welfare Commission
The commission is comprised of five members. It recommends policies, principles, standards, and regulations for the control and humane treatment…
Board of Park Commissioners
The Park Board typically meets the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Howard Park Event Center,…
Board of Public Safety
The Board of Public Safety meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:15 a.m., the public is invited…
Board of Public Works
Comprised of three to five members and the Clerk, the Board of Public Works is the contracting agency for most…
Board of Zoning Appeals
Meets monthly to hear requests for variances from the development standards of the zoning ordinance, special exception, and use variance…
Civic Center Board of Managers
The Civic Center Board of Managers meets quarterly and oversees Century Center, the Morris Performing Arts Center and the Palais…
Community Police Review Board
About the Community Police Review Board Know Your Rights, Know Your Board: Empowering Communities Through Police Accountability Welcome to the…
Economic Development Commission
The South Bend Economic Development Commission promotes and supports quality economic development by improving the well-being of the community through…
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County’s primary function is to identify buildings, structures, sites and…
Hotel-Motel Tax Board
The St. Joseph County Board of Managers for Hotel-Motel Tax meets quarterly. The Board comprises eleven (11) total members, including…
Human Rights Commission
We provide service to the citizens of South Bend through impartial, unbiased decisions regarding discrimination charges filed with the South…
Inclusive Procurement and Contracting Board
The Inclusive Procurement and Contracting Board serves in the interest of providing a fair and level playing field for minority…
Other Boards & Commissions
The following boards also have appointees from the mayor and/or the Common Council of South Bend. Housing Authority Board of…
Plan Commission
South Bend Plan Commission meets monthly to process Zone Map Changes (rezoning) and Subdivisions. The South Bend Plan Commission meets on…
Redevelopment Authority
The South Bend Redevelopment Authority was created as an instrument of the City of South Bend to finance local public…
Redevelopment Commission
The Redevelopment Commission typically holds its regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 9:30 a.m.…
Special Event Committee
The Special Event Committee, formed by Ordinance 10628-18, is a legal body that meets regularly to review applications and issue permits…
Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend Inc.
South Bend’s Urban Enterprise Zone is a 3.79 square-mile area targeted for physical revitalization, job creation, and improvements in social…
The following boards also have appointees from the mayor and/or the Common Council of South Bend.
City of South Bend Common Council Standing Committees
See more information about Common Council Standing Committees here.
Community Investment Committee
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real & personal tax abatement requests.
Community Relations Committee
Oversees the various activities of the Office of Community Affairs and is charged with facilitating partnerships & ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City.
Council Rules Committee
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Health and Public Safety Committee
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Information and Technology Committee
Oversees the various activities of the City’s Division of Information Technologies in the Department of Administration & Finance.
PARC Committee (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, Four Winds Field, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, and the many recreational activities offered by the Venues Parks & Arts Department.
Personnel and Finance Committee
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration & Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters.
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works & related public & property vacation issues.
Residential Neighborhoods Committee
Oversees the various activities & issues related to neighborhood development & enhancement.
Utilities Committee
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters.
Zoning and Annexation Committee
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Committee, as well as all related matters addressing annexing and zoning.
NOTE: If you have an issue in a certain area, it is best to contact the Committee Members who oversee it. Often you can come to the Committee Meeting and express your concerns directly.
City of South Bend Boards & Commissions
Animal Welfare Commission
The commission is comprised of five members. It recommends policies, principles, standards, and regulations for the control and humane treatment…
Board of Park Commissioners
The Park Board typically meets the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Howard Park Event Center,…
Board of Public Safety
The Board of Public Safety meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:15 a.m., the public is invited…
Board of Public Works
Comprised of three to five members and the Clerk, the Board of Public Works is the contracting agency for most…
Board of Zoning Appeals
Meets monthly to hear requests for variances from the development standards of the zoning ordinance, special exception, and use variance…
Civic Center Board of Managers
The Civic Center Board of Managers meets quarterly and oversees Century Center, the Morris Performing Arts Center and the Palais…
Community Police Review Board
About the Community Police Review Board Know Your Rights, Know Your Board: Empowering Communities Through Police Accountability Welcome to the…
Economic Development Commission
The South Bend Economic Development Commission promotes and supports quality economic development by improving the well-being of the community through…
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County’s primary function is to identify buildings, structures, sites and…
Hotel-Motel Tax Board
The St. Joseph County Board of Managers for Hotel-Motel Tax meets quarterly. The Board comprises eleven (11) total members, including…
Human Rights Commission
We provide service to the citizens of South Bend through impartial, unbiased decisions regarding discrimination charges filed with the South…
Inclusive Procurement and Contracting Board
The Inclusive Procurement and Contracting Board serves in the interest of providing a fair and level playing field for minority…
Other Boards & Commissions
The following boards also have appointees from the mayor and/or the Common Council of South Bend. Housing Authority Board of…
Plan Commission
South Bend Plan Commission meets monthly to process Zone Map Changes (rezoning) and Subdivisions. The South Bend Plan Commission meets on…
Redevelopment Authority
The South Bend Redevelopment Authority was created as an instrument of the City of South Bend to finance local public…
Redevelopment Commission
The Redevelopment Commission typically holds its regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 9:30 a.m.…
Special Event Committee
The Special Event Committee, formed by Ordinance 10628-18, is a legal body that meets regularly to review applications and issue permits…
Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend Inc.
South Bend’s Urban Enterprise Zone is a 3.79 square-mile area targeted for physical revitalization, job creation, and improvements in social…
The following boards also have appointees from the mayor and/or the Common Council of South Bend.
- Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
- South Bend Museum of Art Board of Trustees
- Saint Joseph County Parks Board
- Transit Development Districts Committee
- South Bend Public Transportation Board of Directors
- Saint Joseph County Water Resources Advisory Board
- Potawatomi Zoological Society Board of Directors
- Alcoholic Beverage Board of Saint Joseph County
City of South Bend Common Council Standing Committees
See more information about Common Council Standing Committees here.
Community Investment Committee
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real & personal tax abatement requests.
Community Relations Committee
Oversees the various activities of the Office of Community Affairs and is charged with facilitating partnerships & ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City.
Council Rules Committee
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Health and Public Safety Committee
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Information and Technology Committee
Oversees the various activities of the City’s Division of Information Technologies in the Department of Administration & Finance.
PARC Committee (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, Four Winds Field, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, and the many recreational activities offered by the Venues Parks & Arts Department.
Personnel and Finance Committee
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration & Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters.
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works & related public & property vacation issues.
Residential Neighborhoods Committee
Oversees the various activities & issues related to neighborhood development & enhancement.
Utilities Committee
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters.
Zoning and Annexation Committee
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Committee, as well as all related matters addressing annexing and zoning.