We have our summer commission recruitment coming up in April, and there are a large number of vacancies this time out, some with incumbents eligible for reappointment, but some not. If you want to get involved in what happens in Sunnyvale, I strongly urge you to consider applying to be a Commissioner or Boardmember. Here’s a list of the current known vacancies (it’s always possible that other vacancies may open up before appointments are voted on):
- Arts Commission (1)
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (3)
- Board of Building Code Appeals (3)
- Board of Library Trustees (2)
- Heritage Preservations Commission (2)
- Housing and Human Services Commission (3)
- Parks and Recreation Commission (1)
- Personnel Board (2) (1-Employee nominated seat; 1-Council nominated seat)
- Planning Commission (2)
- Sustainability Commission (2)
A couple of the commissions have eligibility requirements, the rest are open to all Sunnyvale residents. For more information and to get an application, see the city’s web site.