The City of Davis announced today that applications are being accepted from residents (18 years of age and older) to serve on one of the following City commissions: 

• Senior Citizen
• Social Services
• Transportation

Commissions have a critical role in the community and serve at the direction of the City Council. Commissions study issues within their scope of authority, analyze and recommend policies and programs and serve as public forums to hear resident interests and perspectives. 

“Commissions help provide the City Council with their input and recommendations on a variety of projects or issues,” said Mayor Josh Chapman. “With the General Plan being updated soon, commissions will take a leading role in community engagement and will help collect feedback from residents on key elements in the Plan, such as open space, land use, housing and conservation. We value the expertise and dedication of our commissioners to help improve our Davis community by supporting the efforts and projects of the City Council.” 

The application deadline is July 1, 2024. Applications are tentatively scheduled to be submitted to City Council for appointment at a public meeting in July. 

For an application, visit: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/city-clerk/apply-to-serve-on-a-city-commission. Applications may be submitted via email to: ClerkWeb@cityofdavis.org, via mail to the City Clerk’s Office at: City Hall (23 Russell Blvd., Suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616) or via the drop box located in the City Hall parking lot. All applications and accompanying documents are considered public information and may be disclosed or released pursuant to the California Public Records Act.  

In addition to the application form, commission applicants will participate in a 15-minute interview via Zoom with the City Council Subcommittee and City staff. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 530-757-5648 or visit the City of Davis website at: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/commissions-and-committees. 

Press contact: Barbara Archer, barcher@cityofdavis.org, 530-400-3418 

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COMMISSION INFORMATION: 

Senior Citizen Commission

• Review and make recommendations related to city policies and programs affecting seniors.
• Support city forums, activities and public outreach events related to senior services. 

Social Services Commission

• Review and make recommendations on policies and programs to support city-driven social services. Advise on critical needs involving vulnerable populations, including health, food security/nutrition, disabilities and child care; refer individuals to appropriate agency, official, or process.
• Review and make recommendations on policies, procedures and standards related to housing affordability across the continuum from unhoused to renters and home buyers, including affordable housing plans of development proposals.
• Review and make recommendations on Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program and other Federal, State and local grant programs to support vulnerable populations in the city. Liaise with providers involved with serving vulnerable populations. 

Transportation Commission

• Advise on transportation programs, policies, projects and planning efforts for all modes including active transportation (bicycle, pedestrian, scooters, etc.), transit (Unitrans, Yolobus, etc.) and vehicular.
• Serve as the lead commission on implementation of transportation aspects of the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.
• Hold a public meeting once a year to review any proposed Unitrans route, schedule and fare changes.