LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport has several commission/committee positions available and is seeking residents interested in applying.

City officials are seeking five members for the Park and Recreation Commission and four members of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (one of which is to be filled by a member of the insurance industry).

The Park & Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Lakeport City Council in matters pertaining to city parks and recreation. It also cooperates with the Lakeport Planning Commission and civic organizations to advance the sound planning of new recreation areas and facilities.

The commission recommends, from time to time, policies on city recreation facilities to the city council for consideration and approval.

The Park & Recreation Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:15 p.m. The terms that are available include three two-year terms and two one-year terms.

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is an advisory committee making recommendations to the Lakeport City Council on matters relating to traffic safety, pedestrian safety, and parking, as it relates to traffic safety.

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. The available terms on this committee are for four years.

Membership on these committees is voluntary.

If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please contact City Clerk Janel Chapman at 707-263-5615, Extension. 12, or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applications will be accepted until Feb. 8, and appointments will be scheduled for the Lakeport City Council meeting of Feb. 15.