The city of Goleta is seeking civic-minded community members to fill 15 upcoming vacancies across six local boards and commissions.

“Serving on a city board or commission is an impactful way to share your talents, shape Goleta’s future, and participate directly in local government,” the city said.
 
Interested residents can apply for the following expiring terms (in alphabetical order):

Design Review Board (two vacancies)
• Role: Enhances community aesthetics and guides professional design standards.
• Requirements: Looking for one Design Professional (must be a Goleta resident) and one Licensed Architect (residency not required).
• Term and Stipend: Three-year term; $75 per meeting
• Schedule: Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of month at 3 p.m.
Historic Preservation Commission (two vacancies)
• Role: Advises staff, the Design Review Board, and the City Council on historic preservation.
• Term and Stipend: four-year term; $75 per meeting
• Schedule: Meets six times per year (or as needed).

Parks and Recreation Commission (four vacancies)
• Role: Advises City Council on local parks, open spaces, beaches, and recreation facilities.
• Requirements: Must live in Goleta. Openings include one youth member (ages 15-18) and three general commissioners.
• Term and stipend: four-year term; $75 per meeting
• Schedule: six regular meetings per year (plus additional as needed).

Planning Commission (wo vacancies)
• Role: Advises City Council and staff on land use, planning, and development.
• Term and stipend: four-year term; $100 per meeting
• Schedule: Meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Public Engagement Commission (two vacancies)
• Role: Advises on public involvement in city government.
• Requirements: Must live in Goleta.
• Term and stipend: four-year term; $75 per meeting
• Schedule: four regular meetings per year (plus additional as needed).

Public Tree Advisory Commission (three vacancies)
• Role: Hears appeals on public tree planting/removal and advises on the Goleta Urban Forest.
• Term and stipend: four-year term; $75 per meeting
• Schedule: four regular meetings per year (plus additional as needed).

Apply on city of Goleta website; applications must be submitted by Nov. 12.

For more, contact the City Clerk’s office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov.