EDMONDS- The City of Edmonds is seeking a resident interested in participating as a member of the Edmonds Planning Board. The Planning Board serves as an advisory board to the City Council on rezones, comprehensive planning, Community Development Code amendments, and other land use issues.
The Planning Board meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the Brackett Room at City Hall. Volunteer board members serve for a four-year term and are eligible for re-appointment to a second four-year term. The term of this open alternate position ends December 31, 2025.
The person appointed to this position will have the opportunity to request an appointment for a subsequent four-year term. The alternate member attends all Board meetings, taking part in discussions and serving as a regular voting member when one of the regular seven members is absent.
The City of Edmonds embraces diversity, and the Planning Board is committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The application and position description are available online. Applicants should submit their application form, a resume, and a letter of interest by email to beckie.peterson@edmondswa.gov.
Applications may also be mailed to:
Beckie Peterson
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
The deadline for applications to be received is October 24, 2025. For more information,
email mike.clugston@edmondswa.gov.
About the Edmonds Planning Board
The Planning Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City in regional and local planning, and assists in the development of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. The board also advises the Mayor and City Council on the acquisition and development of all city parks and recreation facilities.
Board members are appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation. Terms are for four years with no term limits. Terms less than two years are not considered full terms. Edmonds residency is required on all Planning Board positions.
The Planning Board is scheduled to meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Brackett Room, 3rd Floor of City Hall at 121 5th Ave N. (Planning Board Meetings are now Hybrid in-person/remote Zoom and subject to change – please check the meeting calendar.)
Source: City of Edmonds
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
