City council seeks candidate for Environmental Services Commission

Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24.

The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Environmental Services Commission. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24.

Made up of volunteers appointed by the mayor with City Council concurrence, Bellevue’s board and commission members serve four-year terms, offering their time and expertise to help shape Bellevue’s future. Bellevue boards and commissions advise the council and conduct regularly-scheduled, public meetings.

Environmental Services Commission: Advises the council regarding the Utilities Department’s garbage, water, wastewater, and storm and surface water programs, specifically concerning planning, budget and rates, capital project financing, contracts and policies. The ESC meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Applicants for the ESC must be residents of Bellevue or live within the Bellevue Utilities service area. Residents of newly annexed areas are particularly encouraged to apply. The City of Bellevue values diversity.

People interested in applying may do so online. Community service applications can also be picked up from the City Clerk’s Office, the Service First desk at City Hall, the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library, or Mini City Hall at Crossroads Shopping Center. A faxed copy may be requested by calling (425) 452-6806.

In addition to the online application, applications may be submitted by any of the below listed options:

Hand delivered: City Clerk’s Office, 450 110th Ave. NE

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009-9012

Fax: 425-452-5247

Email: kroberts@bellevuewa.gov

If additional information is desired about the role and responsibilities of this commission, please call Deputy City Clerk Karin Roberts at (425) 452-6806.