Interested applicants are invited to join the city for an optional ‘Pizza and Public Service’ Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wed., March 18 at Cascade Park Community Library
VANCOUVER – The city of Vancouver will accept applications for openings on nine Boards and Commissions beginning Sunday, March 1 through Wednesday, April 15.
“Boards and Commissions give our community a direct voice in shaping the policies that impact Vancouver’s livability, health, safety and future,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “You don’t need a long resume or political experience, just a passion for this city and a desire to help shape its future.”
Openings:
- Aviation Advisory Committee – three openings
- Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission – one opening
- Clark County Historic Preservation Commission – two openings
- Parking Advisory Committee – one opening
- Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustees – one opening
- Lodging Tax Advisory Committee – two openings for positions representing businesses that are required to collect the hotel-motel tax
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee – two openings
- Transportation and Mobility Commission – one opening for a person representing the freight industry
- Urban Forestry Commission – one opening
Interested applicants are invited to join the city for an optional “Pizza and Public Service” Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Avenue. Drop in for pizza and chat with current City commissioners and staff. No RSVP required. All are welcome.
Board information, membership requirements and position opening details can be found in the Board Application Portal.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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