Advise the City Council by Serving on a Board or Commission
Published on January 26, 2024
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David Wolbrecht
Communications Program Manager
dwolbrecht@kirklandwa.gov
Have an opinion about how things are going in Kirkland? Ever wish you could provide formal recommendations to the City Council? Want to make an impact and serve your community? Then you should apply to a City advisory board or commission by February 13, 2024.
City advisory boards and commissions are responsible for formulating new ideas, gathering information, receiving public comments, analyzing complex issues, and making recommendations for specific projects and policies to the City Council.
“We want perspectives that reflect Kirkland’s ever-changing and diverse community,” said Councilmember John Tymczyszyn. “Serving on a board or commission is a chance for community members of any background to advise the City Council on what they believe is best for our community. Having been on the Planning Commission for several years, I can say from personal experience that serving on one of the City’s many advisory boards is a rewarding experience.”
Most boards and commissions hold monthly evening meetings. To decrease potential barriers to participation, the City is considering providing childcare stipends for board and commission members. More information on that initiative will be available in the coming weeks.
Kirkland community members who meet eligibility requirements are invited to apply to the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Eligibility requirements differ for each board or commission. Visit the Current Recruitment Positions page or call the City Clerk’s Office at 425-587-3190 to learn more and apply.
Members of most advisory boards and commissions are appointed by the City Council. Members of the Civil Service Commission are appointed by the City Manager. City Council interviews for potential members will be held on the evening of Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Vacancies are available on the following boards and commissions: