Volunteer for a Lake Forest Park city commission

The City of Lake Forest Park is seeking citizen volunteers to serve on the Community Service Commission (Human Services, Public Safety, Parks and Recreation), Planning Commission, Environmental Quality Commission, Civil Service Commission, and Transportation Commission.

Commissions play an important role in city government. Commissioners represent the views, needs and values of the community in making recommendations on programs and policies to the Mayor and City Council. If you are interested in serving on a City Commission, contact Mayor Mary Jane Goss at 206-368-5440.

Learn more about the City’s Commissions under the heading “City Hall” on the City’s website.

There are six mayoral-appointed citizen commissions in the City of Lake Forest Park:

1. Civil Service Commission
2. Community Services Commission
3. Economic Development Commission
4. Environmental Quality Commission 
5. Planning Commission
6. Transportation Commission 

About City Committees/Task Forces

• Library Advisory Committee
• New Park Task Force

The Commissioner's Manual describes the roles and responsibilities of Commission and Committee members. If you would like to serve on a Commission or Committee, contact the mayor at City Hall, 206-368-5440. Fill out the Commissioner Application Form.