Press release from Mayor Art Ward:
BRISTOL – Mayor Arthur J. Ward said recently he is continuing to seek names for positions to City boards and commissions.
“True representation of the City of Bristol is important and I want our commissions and boards to reflect the diversity of the City,” said Ward in a press release “We know there are qualified residents out there that can contribute to the growth and well being of our town.”
Recommendations from the public are welcome and encouraged by the mayor. While appointments are made on a regular basis throughout the year, early submissions will allow for greater flexibility in determining the appropriate match. At this time, there are openings on the Mayor’s Task Force on Energy Conservation, Bristol Transportation Commission, the Zoning Commission, Code Enforcement Committee, The Historic District Commission, Library Board and the Bristol Transportation Commission.
Anyone interested in applying for a position, should submit a letter of intent stating reasons for applying and any qualifications or experience that would be of assistance to this board or commission. Correspondence should be sent to Office of the Mayor, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010, Attention: Board and Commission Appointments.
Residents also may also contact the Mayor, directly, by using the email mayorsoffice@ci.bristol.ct.us This e-mail address gives the public more direct access to the Mayor’s office and can be used for submission of names for these appointments.
For information about board or commission appointments, contact the office at 860-584-6250.
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10 comments:
"want our commissions and boards to reflect the diversity of the City,” said Ward
Interpretation: We have no minorities on any boards or commissions. Since we are an urban city this can make us look bad.
don`t start.
we do have minorities serving on boards and commissions, he is just letting everyone know what openings are available.
Do us a favor though, with all of your negativity, don't apply.
Fact is, we do have minorties on Boards
Much progress was made a few years back, Ward just hasn't been proactive in following up.
Besides, he does not favor having woman serve.
Have the Republicans run out of names to give you?
We should put all minorities on all the boards. Within two years bristol will be all section 8. pUT THE DRUG LORDS AND HOOKERS ON THE PARK BOARD.
5:27 PM/AKA Bill,
Why don't you take a break? Trying to pat yourself on the back can be so tiring. Why not have a nice hot cup of tea and relax.
Bill take your meds. Maybe your wife will give you some more money and you could open up a candy store. Then you could cry on the kids shoulders.
Well, you can't say there are NO minorities on our boards or commissions: Mark Peterson (Board of Finance), Susan Everett (Parks Commission), Chet Reed (Conservation Commission), Helen Sneed (Ethics Commission), Veronica Hunter and Patricia Bentley (Library), and John Soares (Planning).
How many has ward appointed?
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