Transportation Commission Recruitment Description

Transportation Commission Vacancies

The City of Kirkland is seeking applicants to an adult vacancy for a term ending March 31, 2030 on the Transportation Commission. All appointments will be made by the City Council. 

Applicant Qualifications

• Individuals who are at least 18 years old and either reside, own a business, or work within the Kirkland city limits. At least four of the eight members should have some background in transportation issues.

Transportation Commission Youth Vacancy

The City of Kirkland is seeking applicants for one youth vacancy with a term ending March 31, 2028 on the Transportation Commission. All appointments are be made by the City Council.  

Youth Applicant Qualifications

• Individuals must have attained the grade level of Sophomore or Junior by September of the year of appointment and reside within the City of Kirkland.

About

The role of the Transportation Commission is to advise the City Council regarding planning and development of those transportation issues referred to them by the City Council. The Commission also submits to the City Council, through the City Manager, recommendations for such other transportation issues of interest to the Commission, or associated with Council-directed items, as the Commission feels is advisable.

All board and commissions hold regular public meetings and are non-salaried. The Transportation Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.

Learn More

For further information about the Commission, visit the Transportation Commission's webpage or contact Stephen Padua, Transportation Manager, at SPadua@kirklandwa.gov or (425) 587-3865.  

Application and Interview Process
Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office via online submission through our application portal, or may be mailed to Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Avenue, Kirkland WA 98033.  Applications are due by 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026. 

Printed applications are available by mail by calling 425-587-3190.

If you have questions or need assistance on this application, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@kirklandwa.gov, or at the number above.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ Individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The City Council has adopted a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, which all Board and Commission members are asked to sign upon appointment.