CITY OF RENTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2018
Contacts
Guy Williams, Human Service Manager, 425-430-6652
Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Committee has three vacancies, including one for a youth member
RENTON, WA – The City of Renton is seeking three residents to serve on the Human Services Advisory Committee.
The committee works to understand human service needs of city residents, then evaluates solutions and makes recommendations to the mayor, city council and city staff regarding the funding of specific programs and projects that meet those needs.
The committee currently has three openings, two for adults and one for a youth member. Youth members must be between 15 and 20 years of age.
Renton residents who represent the diverse nature of the city, including ethnicity, geography, gender, and age are encouraged to apply. Members are appointed by the mayor and serve a three-year term. The term will start in 2019.
Committee members serve without compensation and must be United States citizens who have been residents of Renton for at least three years immediately preceding their appointment. They must be registered to vote in King County and able to attend meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at Renton City Hall.
To apply, complete and submit an application online or call 425-430-6500 to have one mailed.
Applications can also be downloaded and returned or mailed to the City of Renton, Mayor’s Office, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2018.
For more information, contact the Human Services Division at 425-430-6650.
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About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,100 (2018), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
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