Citizens Sought for Boards and Commissions
Posted/updated on: February 27, 2011 at 4:12 pm
LONGVIEW — The City of Longview is encouraging residents to apply to serve on a variety of council-appointed boards, commissions, and committees. Volunteer members advise the City Council on issues ranging from cultural activities to community development. To be considered for appointment, residents are encouraged to apply by March 14, 2011.
According to Mayor Jay Dean, “The volunteers on our boards and commissions play a vital role for the City of Longview. As a Council, we can delegate some amount of oversight to boards and commissions. They are able to look at particular issues and then make recommendations for council consideration. It is helpful to the city, and it is a great way for the volunteers to get involved and learn more about the community.”
Officials say the city needs several new people to apply to serve this year. According to City Manager David Willard, “All new appointments will be made for the recently created Longview Historic Preservation Commission.” Willard also notes that several volunteers on existing boards reach the end of their terms this March. “As a result,” he adds, “we have more than twenty openings available on various committees this year, which is a larger number than usual.”
Openings are available on the following committees: Certified Retirement City Committee, Construction Advisory and Appeals Board, Cultural Activities Advisory Commission, Longview Historic Preservation Commission, Partners in Prevention Steering Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Transportation Advisory Board, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The City Council plans to select committee appointments during the regular council meeting on Thursday, March 24. It should be noted that not all who apply will be appointed. Some restrictions apply. Residents are encouraged to go to http://www.LongviewTexas.gov to apply online. Applications are also available at City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St. For more information, you can contact the City Manager’s Office at 903-237-1021.
