City Council: Looking for citizens to make a difference

February 1, 2008 on 12:39 am | In W.N.C. - Road |

City Council can’t do everything alone.  They need your help to influence the recommendation that they hear.  Please consider serving one of the City Boards and Commission.
Below are some of the boards that currently have vacancies. February 14, 2008 is the application deadline. Please call 232-4579 to request an application.*

For a full list of opening and details on each, go to : http://www.ashevillenc.gov/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=10344

Specifically bike related:

GREENWAY COMMISSION - The Commission’s responsibilities include: recommend steps for implementation and periodically updates of the Greenway Master Plan; foster the communication and coordination among the citizens of the City that would provide the needed support for acquisition and development of greenways within the City; identify potential sites or land parcels which should be acquired or reserved for open space or greenway purposes and recommend methods of acquisition for such parcels; and conduct continuing research, planning and feasibility assessments required to support the Commission.

Specifically transportation related:

TRANSIT COMMISSION
SUSTAINABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Other openings:

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION
FILM COMMISSION
FIREMEN’S RELIEF FUND
METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT BOARD
PUBLIC ART BOARD
TREE COMMISSION

Please do apply, if you don’t someone else will and we know you have better ideas!