The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions:
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee has one vacancy.
- Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will have four terms ending in December 2024.
- Yakima Housing Authority Board will have one term ending in January 2025.
It is the responsibility of the City Council to appoint people to serve on the governing bodies of those organizations.
More about the volunteer opportunities:
- The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has seven members. Members serve a four-year term and one member may be a resident of Yakima County if they also either own property within the City of Yakima or own a business within the City of Yakima.
- The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is comprised of nine members who serve two-year terms. Three of the upcoming vacancies must be filled by a representative of a business required to collect the lodging tax. One of the upcoming vacancies is to be filled by a person involved in activities authorized to be funded by the revenue received from the lodging tax.
- The Housing Authority has five members. Members serve a 5-year term and City of Yakima residency is not required. The meetings are held every fourth Wednesday at the Housing Authority Office.
Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be submitted. Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of each committee and the application form can be found online at: www.yakimawa.gov/council/boards-commissions/
Anyone interested in applying for openings can submit their application to the City Clerk’s Office no later than November 8, 2024.
Applications will be reviewed by the Council Nominating Committee in mid-November and recommendations will be put forth to the City Council in December.
