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An Invitation from Mayor Rosanne Foust
2008 Opportunities on Redwood City Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Dear Redwood City Community Member:
I'm thrilled that you are interested in serving on one of Redwood City's boards, commissions, or committees! Click here to go right to the list of opportunities.
This shows that you have pride in Redwood City, that you have creativity and energy, and that you have a strong desire to build community and make Redwood City even better.
You know that the success and quality of life in Redwood City is built
upon our diverse communities, Redwood City pride, strong
neighborhoods - and each individual’s sense of responsibility
for making our City a better place. It's so important that we tap into the wealth
of skills, experience, and interest that you could bring to our decision-making process, through one of our appointed boards, commissions,
and committees.
Serving on a City board is a great way to show your Redwood City pride, and join us in working together to seek new, creative ideas and solutions. This is a great opportunity for interested people to take the next step, and get directly involved in some of our most important issues,
I encourage you to take your interest one step further, and bring your skills to bear on the wide variety
of issues that are crucial to our community's quality of life, and apply to serve on one of these boards:
- Architectural Review Committee
- Board of Building Review
- Civic Cultural Commission
- Housing and Human Concerns Committee
- Home Improvement Loan Committee
- Historic Resources Advisory Committee (appointed by the Planning Commission)
- Library Board
- Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission
- Planning Commission
- Board of Port Commissioners
- Senior Affairs Commission
Click here to jump directly to information on these wonderful opportunities
to participate in building a great community.
I urge
you to apply for a board or commission that interests
you. I’m certain that by doing so, you’ll reap
the personal rewards gained by becoming more involved in contributing
to our community. And, if you know of anyone else that might be
an excellent candidate for one of these vacancies, please
be sure to let them know that we want to hear from them.
Public
involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making
process, and these appointed advisory bodies are an important
and valued part of City government. By advising the City Council
and staff, bringing new ideas to the table, and representing
the community, you will be helping your City government to
make the best, most informed decisions possible, for the benefit
of the entire Redwood City community.
More detailed information and application
forms are available here;
by visiting the City Clerk’s office in City Hall at
1017 Middlefield Road; or calling the Clerk’s office
at 650-780-7220. The deadline for submitting your application
is 5 pm, Friday March 21, 2008.
I know that you’ll find one of these board, commission, or committee vacancies to be
a good match for your interests and experience, and I urge you to apply right away. If appointed,
you’ll find the work to be a very rewarding, meaningful,
and fulfilling way to help build a great community, together.
Sincerely,
Rosanne Foust , Mayor
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