Press Release: Human Services Commission Seeking New Members

Press Release

Human Services Commission Seeking New Members

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
December 7, 2020

CONTACT
Lisa Maher
Communications & Marketing Manager
lmaher@redmond.gov
425-556-2427

REDMOND, WA - The City of Redmond is seeking candidates for its Human Services Commission. Individuals must live or work in Redmond and be interested in a broad spectrum of human service issues, including basic needs, health care, counseling, domestic violence, and family support.

The Commission’s role is to advise the Mayor and Council on general human services issues and to make specific funding recommendations as part of the City’s budget process every two years. Desirable qualities of a commissioner include a strong interest in the issues, a willingness to learn, and a passion for working to strengthen the City’s effectiveness in addressing these issues. Please note that individuals who work for or serve on the board of directors of a human service agency delivering services to city residents are not eligible for consideration.

The seven-member Commission meets on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, Redmond City Hall. With the suspension of the Open Public Meetings Act, meetings are currently held virtually. All board and commission members are volunteers.

To learn more about the Commission or to apply, please go to www.redmond.gov/Commissions. There is no deadline, but interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2020. Positions remain open until filled. For questions regarding the Human Services Commission volunteer position, please contact Alaric Bien at abien@redmond.gov or Brooke Buckingham at bbuckingham@redmond.gov.

For questions and more information, contact Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager, at lmaher@redmond.gov or 425-556-2427. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov/PressReleases.