Three TC board seats remain empty

November 7, 2009

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Record Eagle Sat Nov 07, 2009, 06:56 AM EST

TRAVERSE CITY -- City officials are seeking applications for three open positions on city boards.

There are two openings on the Traverse City Planning Commission and one on the city's Housing Commission. Planning Commission seats must be filled by city residents, though applications will be taken from Grand Traverse County residents for the Housing Commission.

Those interested in serving are asked to contact the City Clerk's Office at (231) 922-4480, or can print an online application at www.ci.traverse-city.mi.us/boards/application.pdf. Applications are due by Nov. 20.

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