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The city of Mukilteo is seeking candidates to apply to serve on the Parks & Arts Commission. This would fill the remainder of the term of commissioner Casey Bowers, who has resigned. Current/former commissioners may reapply to serve. This term would expire April 14, 2022.

The Parks & Arts Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the mayor and subject to confirmation by the City Council. Duties of this commission include advising and making recommendation to the council for the management, control, improvement, beautification and planning of all city parks and of all play and recreational grounds and facilities. Monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month via Zoom.

If you are interested in serving on the Parks & Arts Commission, complete the application at: https://bit.ly/2Q8tQpV. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Friday, March 19. Formal City Council appointment is tentatively scheduled for April 5. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Price, Recreation and Cultural Services Director at [email protected] You must be a resident of Mukilteo to be appointed.

The city also is seeking applicants for the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission would consist of seven members, two of which shall be professionals who have experience in identifying, evaluating and protecting historic resources and have a background or knowledge of history, architecture, historic preservation, planning, law and real estate. These professionals do not need to be residents of Mukilteo; the five at-large members must be.

Terms are staggered: three members will be appointed to a 3-year term, three members will be appointed to a 2-year term, and one member to a one-year term. More information can be found at https://mukilteowa.gov/historic-preservation-commission/ and application can be found at https://mukilteowa.gov/city-council/mukilteo-commissions-committees-boards/application-for-boards-commission-committees/