Several Berkeley City Commissions have vacancies and City Councilmember Jesse Arreguin is looking for people, including students, to appoint to fill these openings. Serving on a City Commission is a good way to learn more about local issues and to affect local policy decisions.
The following commissions currently have vacancies:
- Community Health Commission
- Elmwood Advisory Board
- Homeless Commission
- Housing Advisory Commission
- Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
- Loan Administration Board
- Police Review Commission
- Transportation Commission
- Youth Commission
If you are interested in serving on one of these commissions or have questions, please contact Councilmember Arreguin’s office at (510) 981-7140 or JArreguin@ci.berkeley.ca.us. General information about commissions can be found at: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/general.htm.