By. Neil Williamson, President
- Are you tired of local government that does not seem to value your perspective?
- Do you believe local government is not in touch with the “real” citizens?
- Do you believe local government can and should “do better”?
- Do you have something to contribute to the community?
If you answered yes to any one of these questions, you could run for many of the elected offices that are up this year. Alternatively, you could volunteer to serve on a local government board, commission, committee or council. Significant vacancies exist in every locality and you can make a difference.
Participatory government is a critical element to our community paradigm. Each group is only as strong as the volunteer members that serve. Diversity on such boards and commissions is another community goal. Achieving such diversity and inclusion requires community involvement by all in the community.
Collectively the recommendations and decisions by these groups impact the quality of life and business climate of the community.
Take a look at the opportunities below, many do not require a significant time commitment. Do any pique your interest?
Would your community be better if you participated?
Will you say — “Put me in Coach, I’m Ready To Play”?
The community will be stronger with your participation!
Respectfully Submitted,
Neil Williamson, President
Since 2003, Neil Williamson has served as the President of The Free Enterprise Forum, a privately funded non partisan public policy organization covering the City of Charlottesville as well as Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson County. For more information visit the website www.freeenterpriseforum.org
Board of Architectural Review Board of Architectural Review Vacancies: (1) Business Commercial Property Owner Full Description
Charlottesville Economic Development Authority Charlottesville Economic Development Authority (CEDA) Vacancies: 2 Members may reside in Charlottesville or Albemarle County. Members are also required to file a Statement… Full Description
Citizen’s Transportation Advisory Committee CTAC Vacancies: (3) City Representatives Full Description
Community Policy and Management Team Community Policy and Management Team Vacancies: (1) Parent Representative Full Description
Historic Resources Committee Historic Resources Committee Vacancies: (2) At-large Full Description
Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board Vacancies: 1 (Citizen rep) Full Description
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Board Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Board Vacancies: 1 (City resident) Full Description
Minority Business Commission Minority Business Commission Vacancies: 2 Members must live or work in Charlottesville or Albemarle County throughout their appointed term. Full Description
Police Civilian Oversight Board Police Civilian Oversight Board Vacancies: 3 (Requires an interview by Council.) Full Description
Region Ten Community Services Board – Region Ten Community Services Board Vacancies: (1) City Representative Full Description
Social Services Advisory Board Social Services Advisory Board Vacancies: 3 Full Description
Towing Advisory Board Towing Advisory Board Vacancies: 1 (Towing Industry rep) Full Description
Tree Commission Tree Commission Vacancies: (4) At-large (1) Cville Area Tree Steward Full Description
Vendor Appeals Board Vendor Appeals Board Vacancies: 1 (Non-City employee) Full Description
Youth Council Youth Council Vacancies: Currently accepting applications. Full Description
Albemarle County: Apply Online
5th and Avon Community Advisory Committee 3 Vacancies
Acquisition of Conservation Easements (ACE) Appraisal Review Committee 2 vacancies
Albemarle Conservation Easement Authority 1 vacancy
Architectural Review Board 1 vacancy
Blue Ridge Committee for Shenandoah Park Relations 1 vacancy
Board of Social Services 1 vacancy (Scottsville District)
Board of Social Services 1 vacancy
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Advisory Committee 2 vacancies
Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) – 1 vacancy
Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) 1 vacancy (Parent)
Crozet Community Advisory Committee 1 vacancy
Economic Development Authority 1 vacancy
Equalization Board – 2 vacancies
Fire Prevention Board of Appeals/ Local Board of Building Code Appeals – 1 vacancy
Historic Preservation Committee 3 vacancies
Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) – 2 vacancies soon
Local Board of Building Code Appeals / Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board – 1 vacancy
Natural Heritage Committee – 1 vacancy
Pantops Community Advisory Committee – 3 vacancies
Places 29 Hydraulic Community Advisory Committee – 1 vacancy
Planning Commission – 1 Vacancy (Rio District)
Rivanna River Corridor Plan – 1 vacancy
Route 250 West Task Force – 4 vacancies
Village of Rivanna Community Advisory Committee 8 vacancies
Workforce Investment Board 1 vacancy
Fluvanna County –Apply Online
- Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) – 3 positions (Parent Representative)
- Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) – 1 position (Vendor Representative)
- Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Council (EDTAC) – 1 position (Business Representative)
- Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Council (EDTAC) – 1 position (Chamber of Commerce Rep)
- The Fluvanna Partnership for Aging (FPA) – 4 positions (Columbia, Cunningham, Rivanna, and Fork Union Representative)
- Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) – 1 position (Vendor Representative)
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) – 1 position (Youth Representative)
- Planning Commission – 1 position (Columbia)
Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership
Community Criminal Justice Board
Children’s Services Act, Community Policy Management Team parent representative
Agricultural/ Forestal Rural Preservation
Parks, Recreation &Tourism Advisory
Nelson County Library Advisory Committee (North District)
Nelson County Service Authority (South District)
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