The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission advises the Mayor and City Council concerning matters relating to the function and operation of the public parks of the city; cooperate and advise with public and private agencies and organizations concerned with the function and operation of parks and recreational activities; collaborate on the evaluation of existing services relating to parks and recreation; and make studies of park and recreation problems.
The public is always welcome to attend the meetings!
Authorization and Overview
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is created by Chapter 2.44 of the Anacortes Municipal Code, which can be found here.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The term length is five years.
Membership
Member Name
Term Expires
Seat Requirement
Sarah Nichols
October 2019
General Public
Aaron Rasmussen
October 2021
General Public
JoAnn York-Gilmore
October 2022
General Public
Alexander Hernandez
February 2024
General Public
Christine Hansen
February 2024
General Public
Are you interested in applying? Click here for the application to the City of Anacortes Talent Bank.
Regular Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building (Address: 904 6th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221).
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.