All alders get a monthly vacancy list. Some of the vacancies are real, and some are planned to be filled, so here’s my best guess at which vacancies we have. Applications, a full list of all the committees and the full list of vacancies can be found here:
http://www.cityofmadison.com
The applications let you list what committees you are interested in, so you can put down committees even if there aren’t current vacancies. And, this is a mayor that loves the resume, so if you have a semi-current one, its helpful to submit that as well. Additionally, let your alder, or any alder you are acquainted with, know you are interested, sometimes, it helps.
Please consider applying, we need some good, thoughtful folks on some of these committees!
ADA TRANSIT SUBCOM TO THE TRANSIT & PARKING COMM – must be an ambulatory disabled user of fixed routes
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION – There are FIVE vacancies here – some have been vacant for more about a year. This committee is doing important work of making sure that the City hires and puts on committees a representative balance of women, people of color and people with disabilities. They recently completed two reports that can be found here
http://legistar.cityofmadison
and here
http://legistar.cityofmadison
BUILDING CODE, FIRE CODE AND LICENSING APPEALS, BOARD OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMISSION – here’s another vacancy that has been open for quite some time, the person must be a low/moderate income representative – but don’t let that stop you, if you’ve ever seen our income limits, its likely that many of us qualify!!! You have to make less than 80% AMI and here’s the chart to help you figure out if you qualify.
| Household Size |
2008 Area Median Income (100% Median) |
“Low and Moderate Income” (or “LMI“) Individuals or households whose annual income does not exceed 80% of the area median income. |
|||||
| 80% Median* | 70% Median | 60% Median | 50% Median* | 40% Median | 30% Median* | ||
| 1 person | $54,300 | $43,050 | $38,010 | $32,580 | $27,150 | $21,720 | $16,300 |
| 2 persons | $62,100 | $49,200 | $43,470 | $37,260 | $31,050 | $24,840 | $18,650 |
| 3 persons | $69,800 | $55,350 | $48,860 | $41,880 | $34,900 | $27,920 | $20,950 |
| 4 persons | $77,600 | $61,500 | $54,320 | $46,560 | $38,800 | $31,040 | $23,300 |
| 5 persons | $83,800 | $66,400 | $58,660 | $50,280 | $41,900 | $33,520 | $25,150 |
| 6 persons | $90,000 | $71,350 | $63,000 | $54,000 | $45,000 | $36,000 | $27,050 |
| 7 persons | $96,200 | $76,250 | $67,340 | $57,720 | $48,100 | $38,480 | $28,900 |
| 8 persons | $102,400 | $81,200 | $71,680 | $61,440 | $51,200 | $40,960 | $30,750 |
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION BOARD – The report says there are 4 vacancies, I’ve lost track, but I think its only one. With childcare expenses rising and low-income people facing more and more challenges when it comes to childcare, this committee is more important than ever.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – Technically, there are 5 vacancies, but I think in reality there is only 1 or 2. What’s absurd about these are that Tom Still’s,Mark Bugher’s and Noel Radomski’s seats are still open. Just another sign that the commitment to economic development doesn’t seem to be there. If you’re at all interested, please think about applying. With the economy the way it is, good jobs in this community are essential.
ENVIRONMENT, COMMISSION ON THE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION – Technically 6 vacancies show up – I think there are at least 3. Again, some have been vacant for ridiculous periods of time, with people willing to serve, but the Mayor refusing to appoint them. Yet again, its a sad commentary on the commitment to EOC issues.
GARDENS, COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
HEATING & ELECTRICAL LICENSING COM. (Subcom. of Bldg/Fire Code/License – need a licensed electrical contractor
HOUSING COMMITTEE – I believe we have two vacancies. The committee is heavily dominated by developers and landlords, it would be good to get some tenant and affordable housing advocates on the committee.
MADISON ELECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PARKING COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES – 2 openings
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ENERGY COMMITTEE – It looks like there are two alternate positions available.
TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION – I believe there is an alternate position available here, and someone willing to serve, with experience, that the Mayor refuses to appoint.
URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION – need to be a registered architect for this position
VENDING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
WATER UTILITY BOARD
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Not sure what to say about this one . . . no one really knows if they are open or if the Mayor is reappointing these two people.
CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (CARPC)
MAYOR’S APPOINTEE
George R. Kamperschroer
FIRST APPOINTED 07/03/2007
MAYOR’S APPOINTEE
Anne N. Sayers
FIRST APPOINTED 08/07/2007
COMMUNITY ACTION COALITION FOR SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, INC.
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
AIR QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
DISABLED PARKING ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE COUNCIL
EOC EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE (Subcommittee of EOC)
INCLUSIONARY ZONING ADVISORY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE – this vacancy is over a year old.
JOINT SOUTHEAST CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE – need to be a member of the State St – Langdon Neighborhood Association
JOINT WEST CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE
LONG RANGE METRO TRANSIT PLANNING AD HOC COMMITTEE – I think this committee is done with its work, but I’m not sure.
NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT OFFICE, ADV COM TO GUIDE DEVELOPMENT/IMPLEMENTATION – Looks like they needs someone
from an area where there is no neighborhood association and a resident from a rental housing neighborhood
NORTHPORT-WARNER PARK-SHERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD STEERING COMMITTEE
SWIMMING POOL COMMITTEE, AD HOC
TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING POLICY AD HOC COMMITTEE – Needs a neighborhood representative, but the work is almost done . . .
