Locals sought for county commissions

Sonoma County Supervisor Valerie Brown is looking for residents of the First District of Sonoma County to fill the vacancies on the following Boards, Commissions and Committees:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (one person): To participate in the development of a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian facilities plan, review project proposals, and prioritize a project list for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. – Sonoma County Transit Office, 355 W. Robles Ave., Santa Rosa.

Community Development Committee (one person): To review and make recommendations on all matters to come before the Sonoma County Community Development Commission prior to Commission action. Except for emergency matters, meetings are held the second Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. – Community Development Commission hearing room, 1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa.

Relocation Appeals Board (one person): Hear complaints brought by citizens in connection with any redevelopment-related relocation. (Members also serve on Community Development Committee, Sonoma County). Meetings are held the second Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. – Community Development Commission hearing room, 1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa.

Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission: (one member who must reside in the El Verano West area): To provide a regular forum for citizen participation in the formation of public policy, consider issues concerning the Sonoma Valley, evaluate solutions for these issues, advise elected officials and other decision makers, and form a bridge for communication between the various governmental agencies and the general public. Meetings are held, as needed, on the fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. – City of Sonoma Fire Station, 630 Second Street West.

To obtain an application, go to supervisors.sonoma-county.org/ and click on the Boards, Commissions, and Committees link on the left side.

Applications are due July 21, 2010, and should be mailed or emailed to Jennifer Hainstock, County Administration Center, 575 Administration Drive, Room 100A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, or to jhainsto@sonoma-county.org.