Planning Commission, CDBG Advisory Committee accepting applications
Published on October 29, 2024
The Planning Commission has an immediate need for one new member: a Weld County resident who lives in Advisory Board District 4 (Evans, Greeley east of 14th Street, Kersey, Gill).
The Planning Commission conducts hearings and advises the Board of County Commissioners regarding land-use planning, zoning administration and subdivision development within the county. The commission also reviews and makes recommendations to the commissioners on land-use applications and amendments to policies and regulations. To serve on this commission, members must be a Weld County resident living within the geographic area for which they are appointed at the time of appointment and during their term. The commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
The Community Development Block Grant Advisory (CDBG) Committee is seeking one resident to serve on the committee — a representative from a nonprofit group that provides services to elderly persons, persons with disabilities, homeless persons, families with children, veterans, victims of violence, or health and education. Members review important matters pertaining to the Weld County Community Development Block Grant program and make recommendations to the board of commissioners concerning community development issues and allocations of funds for proposed CDBG projects. Each member needs to reside in a municipality that participates in the program. The committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.
Other boards and commissions in need of volunteers include the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board, Building Trades Advisory Committee, Extension Advisory Council, Human Services Advisory Commission, Noxious Weed Management Advisory Board, Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals, Weld Faith Partnership Council and Workforce Development Board.
“Advisory boards help us provide the best services to residents and businesses throughout the county,” Weld County Chair Kevin Ross said. “The work volunteers do helps us decide how our services can be most valuable.”
Each advisory board varies in its mission, but they consist of citizens who are relied on to provide expertise, knowledge and input to county commissioners and departments on issues affecting various segments of the community. Board members also suggest ways government services can be improved or best implemented to reach the most people and have the greatest impact. Additionally, those who serve can expect to grow both personally and professionally from the experience.
Applications are being accepted through Nov. 8, 2024. Learn more about these opportunities and apply at www.weld.gov/go/boardopenings.