Goleta has opportunities for community members to get involved in their city government; two of the openings are specifically for local youth.

Kyle Yao, the current Public Engagement youth commissioner, sits at a desk in a city meeting room.
Kyle Yao is the current youth commissioner for Goleta’s Public Engagement Commission. Credit: Courtesy photo

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Engagement Commission are both looking to fill a student/youth position. This offers an opportunity to become more involved with the city, learn about local government, and put their talent and strengths to good use in helping to shape Goleta’s future.

The city is also seeking applicants for an opening on the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee (Goleta nominee). Interested community members can apply here by May 26.

The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on all issues related to parks and recreational opportunities in Goleta, including the acquisition, development, maintenance and improvement of the city’s public parks, recreational services and open spaces.

The seven-member body has one vacancy for a student commissioner (age 15 years or older). Student commissioners serve a one-year term. Eligible applicants must live in the city of Goleta.

The Parks and Recreation Commission holds six regular meetings and may hold additional meetings as needed; members are compensated $50 per meeting.

The Public Engagement Commission advises the City Council on issues related to public engagement in the governance of the city. The commission provides city residents a venue to address opportunities and ways to increase public engagement in city government.

This seven-member Public Engagement Commission has one vacancy for a youth commissioner (15-21 years of age) to serve a one-year term. Eligible applicants must live in the city of Goleta.

The Public Engagement Commission holds six regular meetings and may hold additional meetings as needed; members are compensated $50 per meeting.

The Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee (Goleta nominee) advises the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. It reviews and maintains the master plan for each county library service zone, makes recommendations to ensure adequate library services to all, determines the per capita level of service, reviews budgets, considers site locations and building programs, and reviews the operation of the library.

The committee member represents all of Zone 4, which includes Goleta, Buellton and Solvang. Eligible applicants must live in the city of Goleta.

The Library Advisory Committee holds quarterly meetings and may hold additional meetings as needed.

Applications for all open vacancies may be submitted online at www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/city-clerk/boards-commissions.

For more information, email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Applications are due by 5 p.m. May 26.