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Mayor Alan Webber and the City of Santa Fe are reaching out to recruit talented and dedicated Santa Feans to help lead the City in key areas. Along with the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager, citizen-led boards and commissions are a major driver of what happens in City Hall. The administration is committed to committee membership that represents the full spectrum of Santa Fe’s geographic, gender, age and demographic diversity.
These boards and commissions advise on or oversee everything from what housing gets approved to what audits the City conducts and what community organizations receive part of the millions of dollars in grants that the City gives out each year.
Mayor Webber said, “Santa Fe has such a strong culture of volunteerism. Organizations citywide rely on volunteers to help keep medians clean, support kids in schools, feed our hungry neighbors, and so much more. At the City, there’s an opportunity for volunteers to steer local government and shape the future for our City, and I hope everyone will consider what they can bring to the table and sign up to serve today.”
A sampling of current openings include:
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews and approves proposals for new construction in the City of Santa Fe, creating the potential to have a large impact as the City considers approaches to address the lack of affordable housing in the community.
There are three expired terms and one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Seats are allotted on the Commission geographically. The vacancy is for the seat in District 4. Two of the expired terms are for seats in District 1. And one other expired term is for an at-large position.
Meets first Thursday of every month at 6:00pm; third Thursday of the month, if needed.
Occupancy Tax Advisory Board
The Occupancy Tax Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to TOURISM Santa Fe and recommends grant awards from the Lodgers Tax Fund to non-profits to help them market themselves and Santa Fe to potential visitors.
There are four expired terms and one existing vacancy. The City is looking for two people from the Lodging Industry, two people from Tourism-related industries, and one at-large member.
OTAB meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00am.
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee reviews and approves Economic Development ordinances, contracts and other job-creation initiatives before they go to the Governing Body.
There are four expired terms and two existing vacancies. The committee is looking for members who represent both large and small businesses and workers across arts & culture, development, design, construction, hospitality, technology, retail and services, workforce development representatives, healthcare and more.
To apply to any of these boards or commissions, please send a letter of interest including your name, home address, and contact information to:
City Clerk Yolanda Vigil
Santa Feans are also invited to contact the clerk to inquire about the many other boards and commissions on which there may be an opportunity to serve in an area of interest.
