Sammamish Residents Needed To Serve On City Commissions

SAMMAMISH-ISSAQUAH, WA - From the City of Sammamish: The City of Sammamish is actively seeking interested residents to fill critical positions on several commissions critical to city operations. Current openings include: Planning Commission, Arts Commission, and the Parks & Recreation Commission.

“The engagement of community members in these commission roles is so important to the transparent and open approach we take to governing in our community,” explained Interim City Manager, Larry Patterson. “Recommendations made by these commissions to City Council must be informed by residents if we are to adequately and consistently reflect the values and goals of the people and families that make Sammamish special.”

More information about the various commissions and how to apply below:

The Sammamish Arts Commission advises the City Council on matters of art. The Arts Commission also sponsors programming open to the public to further develop community interest in the fine and performing arts. The Commission meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 pm. More information and application material for the Arts Commission can be found at https://bit.ly/2xOlqas.

The Planning Commission is an advisory group to the City Council on issues relating to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, land use ordinances and regulations. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month. More information and application material for the Planning Commission can be found at https://bit.ly/2R3G6Ea.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is an advisory group to the City Council and staff on matters relating to planning, acquisition, development and operation of park facilities and recreation programs within the City. They meet the first Wednesday of every month. More information and application material for the Parks & Recreation Commission can be found at https://bit.ly/2DwQW2z.

The Human Services Commission acts as an advisory group to the City Council, providing guidance on how best to meet the human service needs of the City. The Commission makes recommendations on topics related to human services priorities and funding. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. More information and application material for the Human Services Commission can be found at https://bit.ly/2P0Sq6v

All commission and board meetings are open to the public and are held at Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Avenue SE. The meetings generally start at 6:30 pm. All position terms will begin on February 1, 2019. Most open positions have a term of 4 years, although some openings may be filling vacancies and may have terms of shorter duration. In addition to meetings, there may be other duties associated with serving on a commission.

To apply, please visit the City’s website: https://sammamishwa.civicweb.net/Portal/BoardApplication.

For more information contact manderson@sammamish.us. The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 2018.

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