Medford Calls on Residents to Help Shape the City by Joining Local Boards and Committees
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Mayor and City Council issued a notice yesterday asking community members to put their hands up to serve on several local Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
The current Medford vacancies include:
| Board | Term | Openings | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Selection Committee | 3 years (expiring 01/31/2028) | Two full-term positions | The committee meets as needed and advises the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission on the selection and acquisition of public art. Committee members help implement the Public Art Selection and Acquisition Policy. |
| Art Selection Committee – Youth Member | 1 year (expiring 06/30/2025) | One partial-term youth position | To give students a voice in public art decisions. The committee meets as needed and advises on the selection and acquisition of public art. |
| Budget Committee | 4 years (expiring 01/31/2027 and 01/31/202 | Two partial-term positions | Appointees will also serve on the Medford Urban Renewal Agency (MURA) Budget Committee, which typically meets once every two years to review and recommend MURA's budget. The committee meets mainly in the spring to review the City's proposed budget before it goes to the City Council. |
| Unified Appeal Board | 2 years (expiring 01/31/2026) | One partial-term position | Meets only when called and serves the role of boards established under the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes. Applicants should have knowledge or experience in the building field. This is an at-large position. |
Most of the board positions require applicants to either reside, own property, or operate a business within Medford’s Urban Growth Boundary to qualify. For more information or to apply for any of these appointments, click here.