October 9, 2015
Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond is recruiting new volunteer members for the Parks and Trails Commission. Two positions are currently open for residents that live within the city limits. Applications are now being accepted and eligible residents are encouraged to apply by October 30, 2015.
For over 25 years, the Parks and Trails Commission has improved the quality of life for the Redmond community by advising the Mayor and City Council on parks, trails, and recreational facility planning and programming in the City. The Commission also interfaces with the broader community, so that it can represent community members’ interests to the City Council. Currently, the Commission is providing recommendations on the 2016 Update to the Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan, the Downtown Park design, the Recreation Buildings Master Plan, and the upcoming budget.
Commissioners serve three-year terms and attend monthly meetings (first Thursday of each month); participate on special committees and attend public meetings and events; cultivate community engagement around Parks and Recreation Department projects and programs; and occasionally meet with City Council and other commissions, as appropriate.
To learn more about the Parks and Trails Commission, or to apply, download an application at redmond.gov/Government/
There is no deadline for applications but interested citizens are encouraged to submit an application by October 30th. For questions regarding the Parks and Trails Commission volunteer position, contact Carolyn Hope, Park Planning & Cultural Services Manager, atcjhope@redmond.gov or call 425-556-2313. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov.
Disclosure: I applied for a Parks and Trails Commission position last year and my application was put on file and ignored. This was the first and only time I applied for a commission job. At the time, the press release announcing the job did not include the Administration's agenda for the position. (I've highlighted the agenda in bold). I believe knowing what the agenda is a big improvement for those citizens applying. For one, it is more transparent. Bob Yoder
I applied for a position on the Planning Volunteer Commission. I received an email that they'd received my application, but no word on if I was accepted for the commission. I'm guessing not, though.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly enough, in communication with a sitting councilmember, I was told that "Another way [for citizens to be heard] is to get involved in the public process. None of the Council elections are contested, including the open seat. In our neighboring cities several seats had so many running that primaries were required. We have trouble filling the Planning Commission. In democracy, the voters get the government they deserve."
I will be completing my application for the Parks and Trails Commission; but I don't hold much hope of being accepted for the position.