HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-2023 Student Commission OpenContact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director
Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Student Positions Open for City of Edina Commissions
Edina, Minn., March 28, 2022 – The City of Edina seeks student applications for its eight commissions. Two seats are available on each of the commissions.
Commissions include:
Arts & Culture Commission
Community Health Commission
Energy & Environment Commission
Heritage Preservation Commission
Human Rights & Relations Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Transportation Commission
Applicants must be entering Grades 10-12 for the 2022-2023 school year and be enrolled in Edina High School or live in Edina to participate. Appointments are yearlong and begin Sept.
1. Applications will be accepted April 11 through May 20. The City Council will make appointments in July and an orientation session for the new Student Commissioners will be held in
August.
“Being a student commissioner is an amazing way to enrich your experience with various topics,” said Human Rights & Relations Student Commissioner Sabeeh Mirza. “I found meaningful ways
that my work on the commission has applied to the rest of my life, giving me invaluable experience that I hope to continually use in the future! Understanding governmental policy, on
the local level especially, is an amazing added skill that will help in a variety of fields.”
To learn more or to apply, visit EdinaMN.gov/apply_bc.
For more information about City of Edina Boards and Commissions, contact Community Engagement Coordinator MJ Lamon at 952-826-0360 or MLamon@EdinaMN.gov.
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