Summary
Fourteen applicants are in play. Commissioners rank their top five by January 23; the top five scorers get in-person interviews at the February 3 meeting.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents get a transparent, scored process for choosing their next commissioner.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners - Jun 16, 2026
Seven people applied for the open commissioner seat; the Board will hold a special June 23 meeting at 6 p.m. to interview candidates, with applications posted online after redaction.
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2026
With Commissioner Fatmi headed to the State Senate, a seat will open on the Board. A resident offered ideas for a fairer, more transparent appointment process, including blind candidate reviews.
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Board of Commissioners (Work) - Jan 16, 2026
Fourteen applicants are in play. Commissioners rank their top five by January 23; the top five scorers get in-person interviews at the February 3 meeting.
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