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Edmonds residents interested in working on issues, programs and activities associated with the diverse demographics of the community and enhancing an environment of mutual respect and understanding are encouraged to apply to fill open positions on theEdmonds Diversity Commission.
The purpose of the Edmonds Diversity Commission is to promote an environment that accepts, celebrates and appreciates diversity within the community. The nine-member volunteer advisory commission:
- serves as a resource for city government and the community by providing information, education and communication that facilitates a better understanding and celebrates our differences;
- provides recommendations to the mayor and city council that would identify opportunities to address diversity issues, promote diversity programs, and/or provide guidance to create a more accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive government and community; and
- assists the City of Edmonds in supporting and challenging all areas of government and the community to eliminate and prevent all forms of discrimination.
Applicants will be reviewed and considered by the existing members of the diversity commission. Commission members will make the nominations, which are subject to city council confirmation. The new appointees will fill three-year terms that begin Jan. 1, 2023 and run until Dec. 31, 2025. Upon completion of initial terms, commissioners may seek reappointment.
Applicants must reside within the City of Edmonds. Ideal applicants will be interested in diversity issues, can respect different views, are positive and action oriented, and have some personal experience that will contribute to a rich and diverse body of commissioners. Persons of diverse personal backgrounds, such as ethnic heritage, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion and age are encouraged to apply. In addition, applicants should have the time to commit to monthly evening commission meetings, occasional evening or weekend sponsored events, plus monthly working committee meetings.
To apply:
Apply online by clicking “application” after “Diversity Commission” listed on the following City webpage: www.edmondswa.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/boards_commissions_openings
Or obtain an application by contacting City Hall directly:
Email: megan.luttrell@edmondswa.gov
Phone: 425.775.7724
City Hall: First Floor Reception, 121 5th Ave. N., Edmonds, WA, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday
Application forms may be returned as indicated on the form no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Applicants should be available for potential in-person interviews by the diversity commission at their Wednesday, Nov. 2 meeting, starting at 6 p.m.
How do you apply? I went to the Edmonds Website and Diversity Commission wasn’t on there.
Our apologies — that information was cut off when we posted the story. It has since been added but the link to apply is here:www.edmondswa.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/boards_commissions_openings
The deadline to apply is Oct. 26.
That’s odd.
The City page that is linked in the article does get you to the proper page for Boards & Commissions, but it only shows the following open posts:
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS OPENINGS
Current openings are listed below.
Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission – OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Application
Cemetery Board – UNTIL FILLED
Application
Youth Commission – OPEN UNTIL MID-SEPTEMBER Application, Reference
In addition, the position is not listed on the Boards & Commission landing page, and the Diversity Commission isn’t even listed…?
Best to email Megan Luttrell.
From city site:
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Architectural Design
Arts
Climate Protection
Economic Development
Historic Preservation
Library
Planning & Parks
Hearing Examiner
Cemetery
Tree Board