With the departure from the community of Glen Cunningham, a singular person who held so many citizen committee positions, the City of Yelm has announced several openings for volunteers.
All except the Planning Commission have multiple positions looking to be filled by area citizens.

One does not have to live in the Yelm City Limits to serve in any of these openings:

CITY OF YELM SEEKING TO FILL PLANNING COMMISSION POSITION
Created in 1969 the Planning Commission plans for the development of the City, reviews and proposes changes to city development and zoning regulations, and makes recommendations to the City Council based on their findings. The Planning Commission meets on the third Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at Yelm Public Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Avenue SE. Click on headline for application. Applications need to be submitted by 5:00 pm on December 12, 2010.
(posted: 12/2/2010)
Ed. Note: One does NOT have to reside in the city limits to serve on this Commission.

CITY OF YELM SEEKING TO FILL TREE ADVISORY POSITIONS
The Yelm Tree Advisory Board, created in 1996 was established to advise the City Council on specific tree related matters, and has been very successful in the maintenance and care of trees in the City rights-of-way, and other City owned properties. The Board also hosts special events such as the Annual Arbor Day Celebration. The Tree Board meets the last Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. at Yelm Public Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Avenue SE. Click on headline for application. Applications need to be submitted by 5:00 pm on December 12, 2010.
(posted: 12/2/2010)
Ed. Note: One does NOT have to reside in the city limits to serve on this Board.

CITY OF YELM SEEKING TO FILL PARKS ADVISORY POSITIONS
The City of Yelm Parks Advisory Committee, created in 1987 cooperates and coordinates with City Departments and Commissions of the City for a well rounded parks and recreation program; making recommendations to the City Council regarding use of parks and other recreational facilities to best serve the interests of the public. The Committee meets on the second Monday of each month (except July, August and December) at 8:00 a.m. at the Public Works Conference Room. Click on headline for application. Applications need to be submitted by 5:00 pm on December 12, 2010.
(posted: 12/2/2010)
Ed. Note: One does NOT have to reside in the city limits to serve on this Committee.

CITY OF YELM SEEKING TO FILL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION POSITIONS
The Historic Preservation Commission was established in 1987 to promote the preservation of historically significant structures within the City of Yelm. The major responsibility is to identify and conserve the City’s historic resources and raise community awareness of Yelm’s unique history. The Historic Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at Yelm City Hall. Click on headline for application. Applications need to be submitted by 5:00 pm on December 12, 2010.
(posted: 12/2/2010)
Ed. Note: One does NOT have to reside in the city limits to serve on this Commission.

WILL CITY OF YELM AND OUR AREA’S COUNTY RESIDENCES STEP-UP-TO-THE-PLATE TO SERVE OUR TOWN?
OR WILL SEVERAL OF THESE POSITIONS CONTINUE TO REMAIN VACANT, AS THEY HAVE FOR SOME TIME?