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We are passionate about the neighborhood of Avondale

The Avondale Community Council (ACC) works diligently to make Avondale a better place to live, work, play, pray, and do business. We are recognized by the City of Cincinnati as the official voice of the Avondale Community. We are a group of volunteers working diligently on behalf of our community. We work on improving public safety, education, recreation, beautification, public policy, land use, social issues, property improvements, business development, community events, and other issues affecting the Avondale Community. Your consistent participation in the ACC is vital to the success of the community and critical to decisions we make daily on behalf of the community.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to represent and promote the community of Avondale, providing the leadership, direction and support for a safe, attractive, healthy, politically and economically viable community.

Our Vision

A safe, healthy, attractive, educated, caring community, building strong individuals and families who are politically and economically empowered to enjoy life in Avondale.

Meet Your New 2025 Council Board

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    Sandra Jones Mitchell

    PRESIDENT

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    Jennifer Foster

    VICE PRESIDENT

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    Antonio Williams

    SECRETARY

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    Tamika Turner Douglas

    TREASURER

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    Patrick Cartier

    FINANCE CHAIR

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    Pastor Sil Watkins

    BOARD MEMBER

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    Russell Hairston

    BOARD MEMBER

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    Pastor Ennis Tait

    BOARD MEMBER