Board of Commissioners
JMHA serves Jefferson County and was created in 1958. It is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, currently serving are:
Mike Zinno
Vice Chairperson
Lynett Gorman
Chairperson
Franco Carapellotti
2nd Vice Chairperson
Our Board Members serve five-year terms upon appointment by local elected officials.
The JMHA Board of Commissioners meet monthly typically on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Board meetings will be held in person at the JFK Apartments Community Room, 815 N. 6th Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952.
2026 JMHA Regular Board Meeting Schedule
*Wednesday, January 28, 2026; Annual Meeting at 2pm, Regular Board Meeting at 3pm
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
*Wednesday, November 18, 2026
*Wednesday, December 16, 2026
* Denotes a change in the typical regular board meeting schedule of the fourth Wednesday of the month due to conflicting holiday schedules.
Public Records
Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority believes government should be transparent and accessible. Our Public Records Policy and forms are available below.
Submit a Request
You may request public records:
- Online
- By email
- By mail
- By telephone
- In person
Public Records Policy
Download the Board-approved Public Records Policy.
Forms
Costs
- Inspection.......................Free
- Email Records................Free
- Paper Copies.................$0.05/page
- Compact Disc................$1.00
- Postage............................Actual Cost
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use the request form?
No. The form is optional and is provided only to help us process your request more efficiently.
Do I have to tell JMHA why I want records?
No.
How long will it take?
JMHA processes requests as promptly as possible in accordance with Ohio law and our Public Records Policy.
Can I inspect records instead of buying copies?
Yes.
Can records be emailed?
Yes, when the records are maintained electronically.
Contact
Public Records Coordinator
740-282-0994 Ext. 205
Email:
wcollette@jeffersonmha.org
153 N. Fifth Street
Steubenville, OH 43952