Community Planning Board 8 Applications Available From Borough President Scott Stringer's Office - Roosevelt Island Residents Encouraged To Apply

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Received this message from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's office seeking Roosevelt Island residents interested in being considered as candidates to join Community Planning Board 8 (CPB 8).  From Borough President Stringer's office:

The Manhattan Borough President’s office is currently accepting applications to join your local Community Board (CB). Serving on a Community Board is a great opportunity to shape your neighborhood, improve service delivery, and be at the forefront of community based planning.

More information about CBs and a copy of the 2012 application can be found here (http://mbpo.org/free_details.asp?id=64). New applications are due by January 13th, 2012.

Prior to applying, it is recommended that you attend an information session to learn more about the process and applying. The next two sessions are taking place on Wednesday, January 4th from 6:30 – 8:00pm and Thursday, January 5th from 6:30 – 8:00pm at One Centre Street, 19th Floor. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kristen Ellis at Borough President Scott Stringer’s office at 212-669-7877 or kellis@manhattanbp.org

Newly elected CPB 8 Chair Nick Viest discusses how he got involved and what the Community Board does.



More information available from CPB 8 interview program CPB 8 Speaks. Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) President Matt Katz is interviewed by CPB 8 Speaks here. Also interviewed by CPB 8 Speaks are Roosevelt Island residents and CPB 8 members Ellen Polivy and Sharon Pope.