By: Nicole Casados 

Serving on a City of Menlo Park commission or committee is one way members of the public can volunteer and get involved with their local government. Recruitment for commission terms expiring this April is already underway. In the past year, commissions have played an instrumental role in providing feedback on important City projects such as the General Plan Update, Facebook Campus Expansion and more! There are current vacancies in the following Board/Commission/Committee: Complete Streets Commission, Environmental Quality Commission, Finance and Audit Committee, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. Applications are available online and due April 3. For more information, contact the City Clerk's office.