City Seeks Civic-Minded Community Members to Serve on City Boards, Commissions

Oct. 17, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is now accepting applicants for positions opening up on City boards and commissions. These volunteer terms begin in 2020 for those applicants selected by Mayor Tim Knapp and appointed by a vote of the City Council. Eleven positions are currently available.

“The City relies on engaged community members to provide leadership, new ideas and critical community oversight,” Knapp said. “Anyone passionate about contributing their expertise to help us sustain our high quality of life in Wilsonville is encouraged to apply.”

Positions now available include:

• One position on the Budget Committee (three-year term)
• Three positions on the Planning Commission (four-year term)
• Three positions on the Development Review Board (two-year term)
• Two positions on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (two-year term)
• Two positions on the Tourism Promotion Committee
  • limited to professionals in the hospitality/tourism industries
  • one term continues through June 30, 2021, the other through June 30, 2022

The deadline for new applicants and existing members seeking re-appointment is Monday, Dec. 2, at 5 pm. Applications are available at ci.wilsonville.or.us/boardsapp.

Board service is one of many ways that volunteers improve the Wilsonville community, enhancing the City’s ability to serve residents, businesses and visitors. For more information on volunteer opportunities, visit ci.wilsonville.or.us/volunteer.

For additional information on applying for board service, contact Kimberly Veliz, City Recorder, at 503-570-1506; cityrecorder@ci.wilsonville.or.us.

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