EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY		CONTACT:	Sharon Sato, 425-556-2311
October 15, 2007			Marta Gronlund, 425-638-2333

Vacancy on Redmond Parks and Trails Commission

Are you a Redmond resident with a strong interest in the city’s parks, recreation, trails and open spaces? The City has an opening on the Parks and Trails Commission and invites interested residents to apply.

Parks and Trails Commission members advise and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council concerning acquisition, amenities, improvements, resources and uses of parks, trails and recreation facilities, as well as improvements to and resources for recreational programming. They meet on the first Thursday evening of the month at City Hall.

“Redmond residents consistently rate parks and recreation as a high priority,” says Redmond Mayor Rosemarie Ives. “Parks and Trails Commission members play an important role in determining where we acquire more open space, how facilities are developed and maintained and the emphasis that we place on our recreation programs.”

Applicants must live within the Redmond city limits and complete a community service application. For more information or to request an application, call the Mayor's office at 425-556-2101 or download an application from the City’s website. Applications must be received by 5 pm on Monday, November 19.

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