San Antonio is on the lookout for a few good men and women to guide the future of its iconic River Walk, the city's issued a call for applicants to serve on the River Walk Capital Improvements Advisory Board, people living downtown, entrepreneurs whose businesses line the storied banks, and leaseholders in the River Bend area, step right up, your city needs you.
The board is no decorative title but a hands-on group charged with the task of advising the City Council on how to allocate funds earmarked for the River Walk's infrastructure enhancements, out of a dedicated revenue pool; these decisions shape the San Antonio treasure for years to come, details for the application process can be found on the city's official website, as per a news release published May 20.
For those interested, you've got until Monday, June 17, to throw your hat in the ring, but the board's not a Monday to Friday gig, meetings are scheduled as necessary and can be anywhere in the city, so flexibility is a must.
If this sounds like your kind of civic engagement but you need a helping hand with the application, don't fret; the city's provided a lifeline at 210-207-6938, and they've set up a contact form, so there's no reason not to make your voice heard if you're passionate about the River Walk and what it means to San Antonio.
