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Opportunities to Serve
Area residents have opportunities to serve the community through participation in City of Bellingham boards, commissions, and work groups. You will find all current openings below.
Eligibility
Candidates must presently live within Bellingham City limits and have done so for at least one (1) year, unless otherwise specified (noted with * in the Current Opportunities list below). Some residency exceptions may apply to certain boards. Please contact the Mayor’s Office for clarification at (360) 778-8100.
Applications
Anyone with an interest in serving can apply online or may pick up an application from Centralized Reception at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
Current Opportunities
Community Development Advisory Board
There are four (4) vacancies on the board. Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room at City Hall.
Historic Preservation Commission
There are four (4) vacancies on the commission. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. and the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
There is one (1) vacancy on the board (student representative 1 year term). Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room, City Hall.
Public Facilities District
There are three (3) vacancies on the board. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month every three months at 11:00 a.m. in the Law Library at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Tourism Commission
There is one (1) vacancy on the commission. The commission meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Transportation Commission
There is one (1) vacancy on the commission. The commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
*County residents welcome to apply.
Contact Us
For questions or more information regarding any of the above Boards, Commissions, and Committees, please contact the Mayor’s office at (360) 778-8100 or mayorsoffice@cob.org.
