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Charlotte County Commission Seeks Civic-Minded Volunteers for Advisory Boards

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Published on January 15, 2026
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The Charlotte County Commission is inviting residents to serve on advisory boards and MSBUs with terms through 2028. Board members oversee fire services, streets, drainage, and waterways. Interested citizens are encouraged to apply.

One volunteer seat is open on the Barrier Island Fire Service MSBU Advisory Board, with a term ending Oct. 31. Applicants must live in Charlotte County and within the barrier island unit. Applications or inquiries can be submitted to the county’s Public Safety Department, according to the Charlotte County website.

Several other MSBU/TU Advisory Boards, including Boca Grande Street & Drainage and Suncoast Waterway Maintenance, are seeking members. Applicants must be property owners living in the respective service areas. The Public Works Department is handling applications, giving residents a chance to help manage county services.

The commission uses advisory boards to involve residents in local decision-making. Boards focus on specific needs, such as streets in Pirate Harbor or waterways in Gulf Cove. Vacancies exist across the county, providing opportunities for residents to get involved, as listed on the Charlotte County website.

The commission invites residents to serve on advisory boards and help maintain county services. Application details and term information are available on the Charlotte County website or through the relevant departments.

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