Boards and Commissions Application

Thank you for your interest in participating on a New Haven City Board or Commission.

This is important work to ensure government is run effectively and efficiently and that the community has a strong voice in City decision-making.

Your willingness to represent the community on a Board or Commission is deeply appreciated. Please fill out the application form below to give us more information on yourself, your interests, and your experience, to help us determine whether you are a good fit for this volunteer role.

Please reach out to Alex A. Guzhnay, AGuzhnay@newhavenct.gov, or by phone: (203) 946-0802 with any questions about the process.

--Mayor Justin Elicker

Per the New Haven City Charter, applicants MUST be current New Haven residents. There may be some exceptions to this rule only in certain instances provided for by ordinance or state statute and are specific to the Board, Commission, or Authority named in such ordinance or statute.

Are you a current New Haven resident?

Yes

Phone Number

Are you a registered voter in New Haven?

What political party do you belong to? [This information is only requested as it is required by the city charter (Article X Sec. 2-551) to ensure minority party representation on boards and commissions]

What is your current occupation?

Please upload a resume, short bio or personal statement of interest

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Please select at least one(or more) Board(s) or Commission(s) you would like to serve on. You may select more than one, but can only serve on ONE Board or Commission at one time.

Please explain why you are interested in serving on this board/commission?

Why do you believe you are a good fit for this board/commission?

Do you have any time commitments that would prevent you from participating in the board/commission meetings?

Please press submit to complete your application. Your application will then go through the Mayor’s office review process. There are only vacancies from time to time on commissions and many people apply. We thank you for your interest and your commitment to improving the City.