The City of Lakewood is looking for volunteers to step up and serve on various boards and commissions that play an integral role in shaping the community. This is a chance to directly influence decision-making and ensure your voice is heard on animal welfare and community relations.
One of the open opportunities is to join the Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board (LASWAB), where volunteers advise on the intertwined relationship of humans and animals in the community. According to the City of Lakewood's announcement, the LASWAB is looking to diversify its eleven-member panel, which includes a Lakewood City Council representative, the Director of Public Safety or their delegate, and nine local citizens with expertise in areas pertinent to the board's focus.
Those passionate about equity and justice may be particularly interested in the Anti-Racism Task Force, which ensures anti-racism is a core tenet across all city objectives. Similarly, the Citizens Advisory Committee evaluates proposals for federal funds and pinpoints which programs to support based on community needs. There's also a place for those dedicated to fostering respect and unity in diversity on the Community Relations Advisory Commission, established in 2005.
For green thumbs and nature enthusiasts, the Tree Advisory and Education Board is a space to collaborate with city officials on urban tree policies while also working to educate and encourage residents on responsible tree stewardship. The call for applications is not merely an invitation but an urgent beckoning to actively partake in the governance and betterment of the city.
Applicants can visit the City of Lakewood's official website for more information and to apply. For additional queries, the point of contact is [email protected]. Your contribution could be pivotal in driving the city towards a future defined by informed governance, inclusive communities, and healthy environments.
