Brooklyn Borough President Recruiting Residents For Key Community Board Seats

"Brooklyn is divided into 18 community districts, each represented by a community board made up of up to 50 unsalaried members appointed by the borough president, with recommendations from City Council members. Board members reflect the diversity of their neighborhoods and serve two-year terms. Community boards act as an official advisory link between residents, City Hall, and municipal agencies. While they do not pass laws, their recommendations carry significant weight in decisions affecting land use, zoning, public safety, transportation, housing, parks, sanitation and economic development."

"Members review and vote on proposals that can shape neighborhoods for decades, including rezonings, housing developments, liquor license applications, and the placement of city facilities such as shelters, schools or sanitation infrastructure. Boards are also consulted during the City's annual budget process, when they identify local funding priorities and advocate for capital improvements and services. Community boards monitor service delivery by city agencies, raise concerns from residents, and work to resolve quality-of-life issues such as traffic safety, street conditions, noise complaints, and access to public space."

The Brooklyn Borough President's office is accepting applications for unpaid community board positions representing 18 community districts. Each board can have up to 50 appointed members serving two-year terms and reflecting neighborhood diversity. Community boards serve as an advisory link between residents, City Hall, and municipal agencies, providing recommendations on land use, zoning, public safety, transportation, housing, parks, sanitation, and economic development. Members review rezonings, housing projects, liquor licenses, and facility siting, advise on annual budget priorities, monitor city service delivery, address quality-of-life concerns, and work in committees like Land Use and Zoning, Housing and Buildings, and Transportation.

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