The City of Longmont is excited to unveil a new It’s YOU! campaign aimed at enticing residents to help shape the future of their community. With more than 30 open positions on various boards and commissions, the City is calling on individuals to step forward and contribute their time, insights and expertise to the issues that they care most about. 

 

Through the It’s YOU! campaign, the City of Longmont seeks to increase civic participation and the range of diverse perspectives that are essential to ensuring that the city continues to thrive. Board and commission members advise and guide on city policies, services and programs that support a vibrant and sustainable city, making a real difference at the community level.

 

The It’s YOU! campaign invites those who may not have previously thought that they would be a good fit for a board or commission appointment, to give it some serious thought. “It is so important that our boards are made up of individuals with different types of skills, experiences and perspectives,” said Longmont Mayor, Joan Peck. “For those who see this campaign and ask themselves ‘Could this really be about me?’ We want them to know that it is. It’s YOU!”

 

The City of Longmont is accepting applications for the following vacancies, now through October 18. 

• Airport Advisory Board (2 vacancies) 

• Callahan House Advisory Board (3 vacancies) 

• Golf Course Advisory Board (4 vacancies) 

• Historic Preservation Commission (2 Alternate position vacancies)  

• Housing and Human Services Advisory Board (3 vacancies) 

• Library Advisory Board (1 vacancy) 

• Master Board of Appeals (3 vacancies; 1 regular member, 2 alternate members)  

• Museum Advisory Board (1 vacancy) 

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (2 vacancies) 

• Planning and Zoning Commission (7 vacancies; 4 regular members, 3 alternate members) 

• Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board (3 vacancies) 

 

Additional information and the online application can be found at longmontcolorado.gov/boards. Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5 pm. Terms begin in January 2025 and range in duration from three to five years. The monthly time commitment can vary from one to six hours each month, depending on the board.

 

Board members must be registered to vote in the City of Longmont for at least the one year prior to appointment. While a couple of the Boards and Commissions have specific experience requirements, most only require that members possess a strong interest in the related topic area, a commitment to collaboration, and a passion for giving back to their community.

 

Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649 with any questions.