With more than 30 open positions on Longmont’s boards and commissions, the city has launched a campaign called “It’s YOU!” in hopes of increasing civic participation. Volunteer board and commission members help develop public policy and advise the Longmont City Council on various decisions related to the airport, golf courses and historic buildings, among others. The It’s YOU! campaign encourages residents who may have never thought about serving on a city board or commission to “give it some serious thought,” according to a city announcement .
Longmont resident Harrison Earl, who has served on the city’s Airport Advisory Board since 2018, including as its chairman since 2020, said in an email on Tuesday that being on a board or commission offers a unique opportunity to influence policy and help shape the community’s future. “Members collaborate closely with city staff and elected officials, providing valuable input on key issues and initiatives,” Earl said. “I encourage everyone to consider serving on a board or commission to contribute to our community and help make Longmont even better.
City staffers are accepting applications for the following vacancies: the Airport Advisory Board (2 vacancies); the Callahan House Advisory Board (3 vacancies); the Golf Course Advisory Board (4 vacancies); the Historic Preservation Commission (2 Alternate position vacancies); the Housing and Human Services Advisory Board (3 vacancies); the Library Advisory Board (1 vacancy); the Master Board of Appeals (3 vacancies; 1 regular member, 2 alternate members); the Museum Advisory Board (1 vacancy); the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (2 vacancies); the Planning and Zoning Commission (7 vacancies; 4 regular members, 3 alternate members); and the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board (3 vacancies). Additional information and the online application is at longmontcolorado.gov/boards .
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Oct.
18. Terms begin in January 2025 and range in duration from three to five years. Board members must be registered to vote in the city for at least one year prior to appointment.
The City Council will make appointments following interviews. Councilman Sean McCoy, who served on various local boards and commissions when he wasn’t on the City Council, said such service is incredibly important to the community. “We couldn’t do it without them, there’s just no way,” McCoy said on Tuesday.
“As we grow, we don’t need fewer people involved. We need more people involved, and that’s part of the beauty of it all.”.
