Orcas Islanders Wanted | County seeks volunteers for Orcas Island-specific committee seats

There are currently vacant positions on the County’s Planning Commission, EPRC, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Noxious Weed Control Board.

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Do you live on Orcas Island? Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? San Juan County may have just the board/ committee for YOU!

There are currently vacant positions on the County’s Planning Commission, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Noxious Weed Board. Joining a local committee could be the perfect way to kick off your new year and share your skills! Fill out an application here.

About the Planning Commission

Positions #2 and #7 on the Planning Commission are vacant and open to Orcas Island residents. The Commission is a group of citizen advisors who are an essential part of the public process and community planning for local land use. Meetings are held on the third Friday of the month, starting at 8:30 am. Find links to past and future meetings HERE.

Learn more about the Planning Commission: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/589/Planning-Commission

About the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC)

The EPRC has two vacancies, spots #2 and #7, that are ready to be filled by an Orcas Island resident. The EPRC reviews the Eastsound Subarea Plan Goals, local regulations, and other development documents. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at the Orcas Senior Center and online. Find links to past and future meetings HERE. 

Learn more about the EPRC: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/657/Eastsound-Planning-Review-Committee

About the Parks & Recreation Commission

Position #3 on the Parks & Rec Commission is vacant and open to an Orcas Island resident. The Commission advises on activities and projects in County parks. Meetings occur every three months on the third Thursday at 4 pm.  Find links to past and future meetings HERE.

Learn more about the Parks & Recreation Commission: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/594/Parks-Recreation-Commission

About the Noxious Weed Control Board

Position #3 (West Orcas/Shaw) is vacant and open to an Orcas Island or Shaw resident. The Board helps to raise awareness of noxious weeds affecting our county and to educate the public about control methods and noxious weed law in Washington State. Find links to past and future meetings HERE.

Learn more about the Noxious Weed Control Board: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1975/Noxious-Weeds

You can view all board and committee vacancies here: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies.  To apply, complete the application located on the County’s website: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/2287/Boards-and-Committee-Application.