Boulder County is on the lookout for a community member to join the Emergency Services Grant Program Advisory Committee, specifically inviting applications from residents of East County served by rural fire districts or departments. This call for applicants, according to Boulder County, seeks to fill a single spot on the committee, offering a chance to participate in assessing and directing the use of sales and use tax revenues designated for emergency services support.
The appointed individual will embark on a three-year term and should be ready to actively partake in committee activities, which include semiannual input to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and County Commissioners. Revenue from the tax, greenlighted by voters under County Issue 1B back in 2022 is meant to financially assist organizations that are either underfunded or lack sufficient resources, many of which provide essential emergency services across the county's rural and mountainous expanses.
The nine-member committee gathers virtually every fourth Tuesday of selected months via Zoom, and switches off during the summer, before reconvening for the winter, spring, and fall sessions. The chosen applicant won't just sit in on these regular meetings, they'll also be expected to dedicate an additional eight to ten hours, twice a year, to rigorously review grant applications and make well-considered funding recommendations.
This volunteer role isn't merely administrative, the county aims to draw in a diverse array of perspectives, whether you're someone who regularly traverses the local trails, belongs to the accessibility community, or you're just passionate about outdoor activities. The committee champions inclusivity, and placing value on all community viewpoints is part of its core ethos.
If you're a Boulder County resident from the eastern rural areas keen on making a tangible difference in how emergency services are delivered and financed in your community, you may want to seize this opportunity. To throw your hat in the ring, details for the application process can be found under the Boards & Commissions Vacancies on the Boulder County website. For any queries or required assistance with the application, Robin Valdez is the go-to contact at [email protected]. Applicants can click through to the Emergency Services Grant Program page for further information about both the grant program and the advisory committee's role.
