Current and Former City Council Members to Share Guidance on Successfully Applying to Boulder Boards and Commissions

Open Boulder, a local grassroots organization dedicated to good governance and responsible stewardship of Open Space, today announced it will host two public seminars for residents interested in participating in City Boards and Commissions. The popular program, which included participation from more than 100 individuals in 2019, is open to the general public and will include helpful tips and guidance for successful applications.

More than 30 Board and Commission seats will be filled by City Council following a competitive application and interview process on boards ranging from marijuana licensing to transportation to housing. Completed applications are due Friday, February 14. Open Boulder has organized its sessions for Thursday, January 30, from 12-1:30 pm at the Boulder Public Library at 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, and again on Monday, February 3, from 6-7:30 pm at the East Boulder Community Center at 5660 Sioux Drive. Due to the high anticipated turnout, advance registration is strongly recommended. More information is available at www.OpenBoulder.org.

“More than 100 individuals participated in the Open Boulder sessions last year, and it says a lot about our community that there are so many individuals who want to bring their time and expertise to helping Boulder remain an open, inclusive and livable community,” said Jan Burton, former City Council member and Open Boulder board member. “Our program is particularly geared for people who don’t feel that they have historically had a seat at the table, and to open up pathways for greater participation and representation.”

Each event will include an overview of Boulder Boards and Commissions, a panel discussion with a current Boulder City Council member and City Board and Commission members, Q&A, and resources for application assistance. Both events will be moderated by former Boulder City Council member Angelique Espinoza.