Heads up, Dakota County residents: If you're interested in shaping local policies or having a say in the county's future, now's your chance. Dakota County is on the lookout for civic-minded folks to take part in several advisory committees, each offering the opportunity to collaborate and provide meaningful input on various county issues.
The call is open for the Planning Commission, the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board, the Extension Committee, the Dakota County Opioid Response Advisory Committee, and the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee, according to Dakota County. Whether your interest lies in environmental management or advancing the arts in public spaces, there's room at the table for your expertise. But you'll need to move fast, as the application window won't stay open indefinitely.
The Planning Commission might be up your alley. This panel weighs in on transportation, parks, conservation, water resources, and more, with two seats currently waiting to be filled, as per Dakota County. Look forward to connecting monthly or as needed in Apple Valley. If workforce development is where your passion lies, consider the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board with one opening to guide job training programs in the region.
Four positions (including two youth) are open on the Extension Committee, which shapes the budget and programs of local Extension initiatives. For those ready to tackle the opioid epidemic, the Opioid Response Advisory Committee seeks one more member to help steer the county's strategy. Lastly, art enthusiasts may apply for three spots on the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee, set to suggest artistic endeavors for county edifices, which convenes monthly in Apple Valley.
To learn more about the committees and the application process, visit the Advisory Committees page here.
