Board & Commission Annual Recruitment - Open through May 9, 2025

Annual Recruitment - Your Community needs you!

There are vacant and expiring positions on the City boards and commissions, and you can join! The recruitment has been extended and is open through May 9, 2025, click here to apply today

Help shape the future of your city in unique ways by sharing your expertise or perspective – candidates must be current residents of Mercer Island, unless otherwise specified by the Mercer Island City Code (see MICC 3.34.030(B)2 Design Commission and MICC 3.46.030 Planning Commission), and some boards or commissions highly prefer certain qualifications (for example, Design Commission and Planning Commission). The following positions are currently available and accepting applications:

  • Arts Council (1 position; term expires May 31, 2029)
  • Design Commission (2 positions; terms expire May 31, 2029 - Civil Engineers and Urban Planners are encouraged to apply)
  • Open Space Conservancy Trust (2 positions; terms expire May 31, 2029)
  • Parks & Recreation Commission (2 positions; terms expire May 31, 2029)
  • Utility Board (4 positions; 1 position term expires May 31, 2026, 3 positions terms expire May 31, 2029)

Interested in volunteering? Click here to apply today! Applications will be accepted through May 9, 2025.  Questions? Email City Clerk Andrea Larson at cityclerk@mercerisland.gov.

Andrea Larson, CMC
City Clerk