Published April 19 2016
The City Council is seeking candidates for vacancies on Bellevue's Parks and Community Services Board and Transportation Commission. You can apply online. Applications are due by May 6.
Made up of volunteers, appointed by the mayor with City Council concurrence, Bellevue's board and commission members serve four-year terms, offering their time and expertise to help shape Bellevue's future. Bellevue boards and commissions advise the council and conduct regularly-scheduled, public meetings.
Park Board: Advises the council regarding parks and open space issues, including park planning, design and construction; development, redevelopment and renovation; enterprise management; and natural resources, land stewardship and environmental education. The board also advises the council on policies regarding recreation opportunities, cultural diversity, community centers and parks special events and probation services. The board meets in City Hall the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Transportation Commission: Advises the council on transportation-related issues. Members are responsible for studies, analyses and reports as required by the Traffic Standards Code or as requested by council. Commissioners review and make recommendations to the council on topics such as Transportation Facilities Plan, changes to the Traffic Standard Code, long- and short-range funding programs and Transportation Improvement Program project prioritization. The commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. An additional monthly meeting may be needed if workload warrants, in which case it will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month.
All board and commission members must be Bellevue residents. Residents of newly annexed areas are particularly encouraged to apply. The City of Bellevue values diversity.
People interested in applying may do so online. Or you can pick up a community service application from the City Clerk's Office, the Service First desk at City Hall, the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library or Mini City Hall at Crossroads Shopping Center. A faxed copy may be requested by calling 425-452-6466.
Applications must be received by the City Clerk on or before May 6 at 5 p.m. In addition to online submissions, applications may be submitted by any of the below listed options:
- Hand delivered: Second floor at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, Washington, 98009-9012
- Fax: 425-452-5247
- Email: carredondo@bellevuewa.gov
If additional information is desired about the role and responsibilities of any of this board or commission, please call Deputy City Clerk Charmaine Arredondo at 425-452-6466.