Published: August 21, 2025
Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2025) — Polk County Commissioners are looking for a volunteer to serve on the county’s Sidewalk Advisory Committee.
The Sidewalk Advisory Committee generally meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the County Administration Building, located at 330 W. Church St. in Bartow.
La duración del mandato de los miembros de la Comisión Consultiva de Aceras es de tres años, pudiendo ser reelegidos para un mandato adicional. Los miembros nombrados por un comisionado deben ser aprobados por la junta antes de servir.
The 12-member advisory committee assists the Board of County Commissioners in determining the priority of locations for new sidewalks to be built throughout the county. Five members of the committee are appointed by the board, with each board member appointing one member. Five members are county staff selected by the county manager, one member represents the Polk County Public Schools, and the final member is a staff member of the Polk Transportation Planning Organization.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Polk County Sidewalk Advisory Committee, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by close of business on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.