FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 10, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT
Kala Dralle, Staff Liaison, kdralle@tacomavenues.org, (253) 573-2523
Applicants Sought for the City Events and Recognitions Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill District Nos. 1, 3, and 5 positions and three At-Large positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC).
The 11-member Committee consists of Tacoma residents, with representatives from each of Tacoma's five Council Districts. Members bring a range of perspectives and expertise that focus on the City’s commitment to celebrating civic engagement and special observations, are knowledgeable and passionate about volunteers and their valued contribution to their communities, and enjoy working with others to recognize those who give back.
The CERC serves as an advisory and action committee on matters pertaining to City-hosted events and special recognition programs. The Committee is responsible for planning, reviewing, and evaluating events; engaging the community in its fundraising efforts; and soliciting corporate and private sponsorships to leverage funds for City-hosted events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the City of Destiny Awards. All members must be Tacoma residents. If your Council district is unknown, visit cityoftacoma.org/DistrictMap.
The City is committed to creating an equitable and anti-racist community and wants our committees, boards, and commissions to reflect our diverse community. For these vacancies, Black and Indigenous community members, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, seniors, immigrants, and refugees are especially encouraged to apply.
Additional information on the City Events and Recognitions Committee is available here.
Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by the end of day Wednesday, March 24, 2021. To apply, please visit cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication. For questions about the application process, to request the application in an alternate format, or to submit additional documents, contact Mary Crabtree at servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5505.
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