LA MESA RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ON CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

May 22, 2011 (La Mesa)Applications are now being accepted for positions on the City’s boards, commissions, and committees. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in the City Clerk’s office at La MesaCity Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, the La Mesa Library or by accessing the City of La Mesa website, www.cityoflamesa.com.

The La Mesa City Council will be interviewing applicants for appointments to 10 of the City’s 13 advisory boards, commissions and committees at their meeting on June 28, 2011. A total of 19 vacancies exist on the Building Codes Review Board, Commission on Aging, Design Review Board, Environmental Sustainability Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Advisory Commission, La Mesa Community Parking Commission, Loan Committee for Real Estate Rehabilitation, Personnel Appeals Board, Planning Commission and Youth Advisory Commission.

“The Mayor and City Councilmembers value the input from our community volunteers,” said Mary Kennedy, City Clerk. “By serving as a member of one of the boards, commissions or committees, residents will have an opportunity to assist in the decisions that affect their neighborhoods and city.”

Further information can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, 619.667.1120 or by visiting the City’s website.