Could You Be a City Commissioner? Positions Open Now

Pleasant Hill community members can serve on one of the city's various commissions and have an input on government matters. There are four commissions with vacancies at present.

Applications for all positions will be accepted through Monday, July 29, 2013 and can be downloaded from the city website here. For more information contact Juanita Davalos at (925) 671-5267 or jdavalos@ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us.

The following positions are currently available:

COMMISSION ON AGING

The Commission on Aging makes recommendations to local agencies on programs of benefit to aging citizens in the community. The Commission on Aging meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING

This County Advisory Council advises the County Area Agency on Aging on matters related to the development and administration of senior programs throughout the County. The Council meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Pleasant Hill.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION

The Commission primarily reviews site plans, architectural structures and signage related to new development in Pleasant Hill. Candidates must have demonstrated talent in aesthetics and architectural design through training, education or occupation. Pleasant Hill residency is not required. The Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm. at City Hall.

EDUCATION COMMISSION

This advisory body to the City Council was formed to improve the quality of K-12 education in Pleasant Hill. Applicants must reside in one of two middle school attendance areas (for at least one year): Valley View or Pleasant Hill Middle Schools. Members need not be Pleasant Hill residents to qualify. The commission meets at City Hall on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.