Bellevue has an open seat on its Parks & Community Services Board, and applications are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 30.
The Bellevue City Council is accepting applications for one vacancy on the seven-member volunteer board, according to a city announcement posted Oct. 16. Applicants must live in Bellevue.
The board advises the council on park planning, design and construction, natural resources, land stewardship and environmental education. It also covers recreation programs, equity, community centers, probation services and special events run by the parks department, according to the city's board page.
Members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council to four-year volunteer terms. No one may serve more than two consecutive terms. Councilmember Naren Briar serves as the council's liaison to the board.
The board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the council conference room at City Hall. The meeting site is wheelchair-accessible, and American Sign Language interpretation is available with 48 hours' notice. Residents can also email the board at [email protected] or attend any meeting to speak during the public participation portion.
Residents can apply in several ways:
- Online: Complete the application at bellevue.granicus.com.
- In person: Pick up and drop off a paper application at the City Clerk's Office or Service First desk at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE, or at the Bellevue Library, Lake Hills Library or Mini City Hall.
- By email: Send a completed application to [email protected].
- By mail: City Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009-9012.
Camron Parker, assistant director of Parks & Community Services, can answer questions about the board's role at [email protected] or 425-452-2032.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. After the Oct. 30 deadline closes, the mayor will select an appointee for council confirmation.
