Public Safety Committee
The City's Public Safety Committee is responsible for identifying and examining Highwood's public safety issues, but are not limited to Emergency Preparedness, Fire/EMS and police services.  These issues also include those related to traffic control and parking.

Chairman Lenny Cahnmann- Alderman 4th Ward
Larry Harpster-Alderman 2nd Ward
Louise Linari- Alderman 3rd Ward
Staff Liaison- Police Chief Louis Rossi and Fire Chief Tom Lovejoy

Public Outreach Committee
The City Public Outreach Committee's responsiblity is to educate the public on the mission and goals of the City Council.  In addition, the committee  serves as the marketing and communications arm of the city in areas such as economic development, transportation, and health, safety and wefare.

Chairman Kathy Murphy-Pieri- Alderman 3rd Ward
Quintin Sepulveda-Alderman 1st Ward
Eric Falberg- Alderman 4th Ward
Staff Liaison- Anne Marrin, Assistant City Manager

Finance Committee
The City's Finance Committee's responsibility is to monitor annual budget for all of the city of Highwood, approval of purchasing ( over ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), borrowing (long-and-short term), monitoring of risk management, annual financial policy review, and other responsibilities as assigned by council.

Chairman Louise Linari- Alderman 3rd Ward
Patricia Lenzini- City Treasurer
Kathy Murphy Pieri- Alderman 3rd Ward
Staff Liaison- Annette Zborowski, Finance Manager

Long Term Planning Committee
The Long Term Planning Committee advises the City Council on future growth and development issues that affect the City.  The Long Term Planning Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Council on Comprehensive Plan items, redevelopment plans, changes in development regulations, econimic development master plans, capital improvement plans, public works, zoning, planning, and appearance review.

Chairman Larry Harpster- Alderman 2nd Ward
Frank Bruni- Alderman 1st Ward
Eric Falberg- Alderman 4th Ward
Staff Liaison- Jeff Harding, Director Community Development and Water Distribution

Legislative Committee
The City's Legislative Committee is to, at the direction of the City Council, research and draft ordinances not assigned to another standing committee.  In addition, this committee will review and respond to legislative initiatives brought forward by the City Manager.  The committee will also monitor legislation at the county, state and federal level reporting all issues of relevance to the full City Council.

Chairman Kathy Murphy-Pieri- Alderman 3rd Ward
Quintin Sepulveda- Alderman 1st Ward
Louise Linari- Alderman 3rd Ward
Staff Liaison- Greg Jackson, City Manager
 
Parks and Recreation Committee 
The Parks and Recreation Committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications.  The Committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the City Council based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.

Chairman Mike Fiore- Alderman 2nd Ward
Frank Bruni- Alderman 1st Ward
Lenny Cahnmann- Alderman 4th Ward
Staff Liaison- Mike Trapani, Director of Parks and Recreation

Mayor's Committee For Special Events
The Mayor's Committee for Special Events is responsible for all special events and related programs of the City, including parades, fests, tastes, and community fairs.  The Committee shall also be responsible for those matters which affect the cultural growth of the city.

Chairman Eric Falberg- Alderman 4th Ward
Quintin Sepulveda- Alderman 1st Ward
Mike Fiore- Alderman 2nd Ward
Staff Liaison- Anne Marrin, Assistant City Manager