Carlsbad residents looking for a simple way serve their community are encouraged to apply for one of six open seats on a citizens advisory committee focused on helping the city reinvest in its agricultural heritage.
The agricultural mitigation fee committee makes recommendations to the City Council on how to spend grant money generated from fees the city collects when agricultural land is developed for other uses in the coastal zone.
The grants support certain types of agricultural, coastal or wetland restoration projects that enhance quality of life in Carlsbad.
The committee typically meets once a year, so it’s a great option for people who have always wanted to serve on a city board or commission but don’t have a lot of time available.
How to apply
· The application process is easy; just fill out and submit the application on the city’s website, carlsbadca.gov.
· Members are appointed by the mayor, with input from the City Council.
· All members must be Carlsbad residents who are registered to vote in the city. They must also file a statement of economic interest with the City Clerk’s Office.
Terms run through August 2025, or until all the grant funds have been allocated, whichever comes first.
Applications are available on the city’s website, carlsbadca.gov, or in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad.
Applications are due by noon Friday, August 5.
For more information, contact Nancy Melander at 442-339-2812.
