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Each year, 40 community-minded and passionate individuals serve on the City’s commissions. Our commissioners provide valuable leadership to the City through their active participation on the Covington Economic Development Council and the Arts, Human Services, Parks and Recreation, and Planning Commissions.

Now is your chance to join this group of concerned and dedicated citizens who play a significant role in city government. Commission positions are great for citizens who want to be advocates, proactive participants, and leaders in the growth of Covington. Commission members participate in advisory, advocacy, and planning activities.

To be included in an upcoming selection process, please complete a City Commission Application (available by clicking the link on the left side of the page) or at Covington City Hall, 16720 SE 271st St. Applications should be directed to Senior Deputy City Clerk Joan Michaud in person, by mail or to jmichaud@covingtonwa.gov.

 Current Openings:

  • One opening on the Planning Commission for a replacement position with a term ending August 31, 2015.  Applicants for this position may live within Covington city limits or may live within a three-mile radius of the city limits.
  • One opening on the Arts Commission for a replacement position with a term ending May 31, 2014.  Applicants may be adults or youth (ages 14 to 18 at start of term).  Youth positions are for a term of one year.  Applicants for this position must live or work within Covington city limits.
  • Applications are being accepted until the positions are filled.  Interviews with City Council have tentatively been scheduled for May 28 and June 25, 2013.

 Future Openings:

  • Two openings on the Economic Development Council.  The position terms begin on August 1, 2013 and are two-year terms.  Application deadline is June 21, 2013.  Interviews with Council tentatively scheduled for the evening of July 9, 2013.
  • Four openings on the Planning Commission.  The position terms begin on September 1, 2013 and are four- year terms.  Application deadline is August 2, 2013.  Interviews with Council tentatively scheduled for the evening of August 27, 2013.