The City of Belmont is inviting residents to apply for positions on various City Commissions. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Interested individuals can apply online, by calling (650) 595-7414, or in person at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, located at One Twin Pines Lane, Suite 330 (appointments suggested). 

Available Positions: 

• Planning Commission: Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The Commission reviews planning applications and advises the City Council on zoning and land use. 

• Parks and Recreation Commission: Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Commission provides recommendations on parks and recreation programs and capital improvements. 

• Youth Seats on Parks and Recreation Commission: 2 openings for residents aged 13-17, with parental consent required. These are non-voting positions for one-year terms. 

For more information on serving on a Belmont Advisory Board, please view this presentation. To apply, please complete the application form by Jan. 9, 2026, and submit it to the City Clerk's Office in person or electronically. 

Contact:
Jozi Plut
City Clerk
jplut@belmont.gov

 The Belmont Story 

The City of Belmont is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and features magnificent views of the Northern Santa Cruz mountains and San Francisco Bay. The City population is approximately 28,000 and is served by 144 city staff dedicated to providing Belmont with the highest quality service. Belmont is developing a thriving business community, sound infrastructure, and well-connected mobility options, while balancing sustainable fiscal operations and maintaining safe and serene neighborhoods with rich selections of recreational and cultural opportunities. These priorities work together to create a vibrant and enjoyable quality of life that is uniquely Belmont. For more information, please visit www.belmont.gov.