Committee members are appointed by the Executive Committee. Contact information for committees can be found at Contact ZNA. If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact us at [email protected].
Standing Committees
These committees are established in our bylaws.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is ZNA's Board.
The President is an ex-officio member of all committees.
Parks and Environment Committee
Our bylaws state: “Work toward development and preservation of natural green spaces, parks, trees, landscaping, and general land-use management.”
Urban watershed, creek protection, and tree protection are a major focus of this committee. We are involved with the protection and maintenance of Zilker Park, Little Zilker Neighborhood Park (adjacent to Zilker Elementary School), Auditorium Shores, Butler Shores, and the other public areas bordering Lady Bird Lake. We participate in the Friends of Little Zilker Neighborhood Park, a group of volunteers that looks after the park (such as watering recently planted trees in times of drought) and funding/organizing park improvements there.
We are also involved with greenbelts within the neighborhood, the creation of new neighborhood parks and public open spaces, and monitoring and assisting in the management of park events.
2026 Committee Members
- Robin Rather (Chair)
- Gail Rothe
- Garret Nick
- Lorraine Atherton
- Bill Bunch
- Tanya Payne
- Sophie DeLoretto-Chudy
- Mark May
- Paula Beaird
2025 Committee Members
- Robin Rather (Chair)
- Gail Rothe
- Garret Nick
- Lorraine Atherton
- Bill Bunch
- Tanya Payne
Zoning Committee
The Zoning Committee advocates land use policies to the City of Austin that incorporate sensible balances with regard to growth, density, and preserving the unique character of our neighborhood. The committee works with commercial and residential developers and advocates for compatible pedestrian and bike-friendly projects. We also advise residents and businesses how to comply with the City of Austin’s land use ordinances. We may or may not support zoning changes and consider requests to the City on a case-by-case basis. We do not support variances for homes and other construction projects at Board of Adjustment meetings unless there is a "qualified hardship." (This is a narrowly defined legal term whose provisions are difficult to meet.)
The Zoning Committee's mission with regard to sound is twofold:
- To advocate sensible policies for outdoor music venues and other amplified events to the City of Austin that are compatible with the Zilker Neighborhood.
- To advise neighborhood businesses that wish to provide outdoor music venues in appropriate locations how to comply with the City of Austin’s sound ordinance. The City requires such businesses to obtain permits, either temporary or yearly.
City of Austin permits allow the venues (usually a restaurant or bar) to provide amplified music outdoors within certain decibel and time limits on designated days of the week. If the venue violates the terms of the permit, the permit may not be renewed.
2026 Committee Members
- Drew Zerdecki (Chair)
- Bill Neale
- Lorraine Atherton
- Dave Piper
- Bruce Wiland
- Kimberly Kohlhaas
2025 Committee Members
- (same as 2026)
Ad Hoc Committees
These committees are established by the Executive Committee.
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee is an ad hoc committee for 2025 and 2026 tasked to research and make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding:
- The MoPac South toll expansion project
- The Barton Springs Road Bridge replacement project
- The South Lamar Corridor project
- Public transit including Project Connect
- Bike and pedestrian issues (inc. other micromobility)
- Ride sharing (inc. autonomous vehicles such as Waymo)
- Parking issues; and
- Road safety
and to execute other related tasks referred to it by the Executive Committee. It typically meets via Zoom from 3-4pm on the 4th Thursday of each month.
2026 Committee Members
- Austin Lachney (Chair)
- Drew Zerdecki
- Dale Weisman
- Ross Smith
- Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy
- Daniel Kavelman
- Lisa Sutherland
2025 Committee Members
- JD Leonard (Chair)
- Bill Bunch
- Drew Zerdecki
- Austin Lachney
- Dale Weisman
- Ross Smith
Council Candidates Advisory Committee
The Council Candidates Advisory Committee is an ad hoc committee for 2026 whose purpose is to advise ExCom regarding candidates for the council races with special emphasis on D5 and D9.
Initial committee members are below. The committee intends to solicit additional members from ZNA's membership. Meeting schedule TBD.
2026 Committee Members
- Kimberly Kohlhaas
- Sophie DeLoretto-Chudy
- Jay Hayden
- Robin Rather
- Kathy Miesner
Austin Neighborhoods Council Representative
The ANC rep attends meetings of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, votes, and keeps the ZNA informed about various resolutions at the larger umbrella organization for Austin neighborhoods.
Holiday Families Program
ZNA's longstanding Holiday Families Program delivers gifts to families in need each holiday season.
Social Events
ZNA hosts multiple social events each year to facilitate neighbors connecting with each other.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
See Volunteer.