The City of Bellevue is calling for civic-minded residents interested in influencing their community’s future to step forward, as the city looks to fill upcoming vacancies on several key boards and commissions. The volunteer positions, which are crucial to advising the City Council on significant policy and project decisions, are open to applicants ready to engage in shaping the trajectory of the city across various sectors including environmental services, parks and community services, and transportation.
According to an announcement on Bellevue’s official website, the city’s Environmental Services Commission is searching for individuals to provide insights on utilities management encompassing water, wastewater, stormwater systems, and more, with meetings slated for the first Thursday of each month; the Parks & Community Services Board, which convenes every third Wednesday, is on the lookout for guidance in park planning and the development of community services measures; and the Transportation Commission needs advisors to discuss and propose policies on transportation projects and traffic standards, which gathers on the second Thursday with an occasional additional meeting on the fourth…