McCandless seeking 'junior' council member; applicants to fill environmental board vacancy
McCandless council is taking applications to fill a pair of volunteer advisory positions: A high school student to serve as a junior member of town council; and a resident from Ward 6 to complete the remainder of a term on the Environmental Advisory Committee.
Applicants for the junior councilmember are available online and must be submitted by April 22 with an essay no longer than 300 words about why you want to serve in the position.
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Reside in McCandless
• Be an incoming high school junior or senior
• Attend town council and other meetings
• Take a pledge of office
Applications also are being taken until April 22 from Ward 6 residents interested in filling a vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee, which helps develop and recommend policies and programs that preserve and enhance aspects of the town’s character and address environmental issues.
The person selected will serve through Aug. 31, 2020.
Completed applications for both positions can be submitted by email or sent to: Town of McCandless, 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford, PA 15090.
Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.
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