The Edmonds Citizens’ Tree Board has several member positions plus an alternate member position that may be available in January 2020. The City is seeking applications for these positions. 

The Citizens’ Tree Board actively encourages the planting, protecting, and maintaining of trees for long-term community benefit. Tree Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, starting at 6 p.m. in the city council chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 5th Ave. N., Edmonds. Members may assist with special events, such as tree planting for Arbor Day. 

More information about the tree board is on the city’s website.

Board members must live within the Edmonds city limits. Interests or backgrounds in urban forestry, horticulture, and habitat enviroscaping are encouraged but not required 

Each councilmember appoints one tree board member to a term that matches the term of the appointing councilmember. The alternate member is appointed by the council president to a one-year term. All appointments must be confirmed by a majority of the full city council. 

The application form is available as follows: 

Online at: www.edmondswa.gov, Go to Boards and Commissions under the government tab and click on current openings 

Email jana.spellman@edmondswa.gov to have an application emailed to you. 

At City Hall: First and second floor reception desks 121 5th Ave. N., Edmonds. 

Call 425-771-0220 to have application mailed to you. 

Applications must be submitted to the City by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. 

See application form for submission information.