PRESS RELEASE

 

The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Island County Affordable Housing Advisory Board. One applicant is sought for a three year term to expire June 16, 2012 and the other position is to fill a vacated position to expire June 16, 2011.  Applicants must represent the affordable housing construction industry, commercial real estate financing, property management companies or agencies that serve low income households.

 

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Housing Advisory Board members for 3-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement.  The Housing Advisory Board is made up of 10-12 members, consisting of each of the Mayors or their designee, along with representatives from the affordable housing construction industry, commercial real estate financing, property management companies and agencies that serve low income households.

 

The Housing Advisory Board establishes an application process and “use and allocation” recommendations for disbursing the Island County Low-Income Housing Surcharge Fund, created and authorized by Resolution C-48-02 on June 10, 2002.

 

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or FAX to:  Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Ingrid Smith, Re: Housing Advisory Board Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The FAX number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to ingrids@co.island.wa.us  Application materials should be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2010.  For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Ingrid Smith at the above address. 

 

John Dean, Chairman

Board of Island County Commissioners