NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code 54972, on or before December 31 of each year, the Town of Windsor posts the following Town of Windsor local appointments list showing all current members of the Town’s Commissions and Committees with the term of expiration date, and the current membership requirements. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside within the Town limits, unless otherwise indicated below.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications for committee/commission vacancies will be made available in the near future and may be requested via e-mail at townclerk@townofwindsor.com. Additional information regarding composition, qualifications, duties, and meetings for these boards is also listed on the Town’s website at: www.townofwindsor.com.   

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 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Director to support the Parks and Recreation Department in “Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs.” Responsibilities include being available to the Town Council to research and recommend policy alternatives pertaining to the Town’s Parks and Recreation policies; and to be available to staff to assist as volunteers in implementing the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department budget goals. The Parks and Recreation Commission meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., in the Windsor Civic Center Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. In addition, special meetings may be held on an as needed basis. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at (707) 838-1268.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission fulfills duties prescribed under State law and consistent with policies established by the Town Council. Some of those duties include acting on general planning and zoning related matters, perform design review functions, and serving in an advisory capacity to the Town Council with regard to issues related to the General Plan, Specific Plans, and other land use matters. Planning Commissioners also have an obligation to attend Planning Commission meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m., in the Windsor Civic Center Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. In addition, special meetings may also be held at which their attendance is required. For more information, contact Community Development Director Patrick Streeter at (707) 838-1021.

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Public Art Advisory Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Director, or their designee, to support the Town by establishing Windsor as an art destination that raises the potential for education, innovation, collaborative community engagement and cultural exploration. To be eligible for appointment to the Commission, members shall be residents of Sonoma County, and are preferred to be residents of the Town; Youth Commissioners must have a junior (11th grade) or senior (12th grade) status. Youth seats will be appointed by Council majority vote, will hold a non-voting status with an "input only" capacity, and will serve a one-year term commencing in June. The Public Art Advisory Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m., in the Windsor Civic Center Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. For more information, contact Parks and Facilities Manager Olivia Lemen at (707) 838-5383.

SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council to support the recreation programs and services offered to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Commissioners must be comprised of Senior Citizens, as defined by the Town Council as permitted in the Agreement and CC&R's, as a person aged 50 or older, and their guests, their spouses, their co-habitants, or persons aged 45 or older who are providing primary physical or economic support for such person. The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meets quarterly on the third Tuesday of the months of January, April, July and October at 2:00 p.m., in the Windsor Civic Center, Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. In addition, special meetings may be held on an as needed basis. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Supervisory Erin Stroud at (707) 838-1252.

MARIN-SONOMA MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the communities they serve from mosquitoes and vector-borne disease. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. One member; two-year term.

SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION

The Commission representing each city/town meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The main purpose of the Library Commission is to serve as a resource and liaison to the Board of Supervisors, the Director of County Library Services, and the community, to find ways and means of enlisting public interest in supporting and improving Library services. One member; two or four-year term.

Updated: November 30, 2023