- Home
- Government
- Committees, Commissions & Partners
- Public Safety Advisory Commission
Public Safety Advisory Commission
Applications are currently being accepted from City residents interested in serving on the Public Safety Advisory Commission.
Commissioners are residents that, through their volunteer efforts, play an integral role in the growth and development of their city. Volunteers serving on the City's Commissions apply their unique knowledge and experiences to the issues and the needs of the City. They function as a focus group from within the community and create ideas to assist the City Council in shaping legislative policy.
Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on October 27, 2023. Submit your application to the Clerk's office at City Hall or by email to Debora Nicholas @ dnicholas@cityofup.com.
Meetings
Advisory commissions will not have standing monthly meetings but will meet to work on matters specifically assigned by the City Council, either as part of an annual work plan or by separate resolution. Meetings will be noticed in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, with agendas posted to the Event Calendar on the:
- City's website
- University Place Library, 3609 Market Place West
- City Hall
Members
| Commissioner | Position | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Booth (Co-Chair) | At-Large | January 31, 2024 |
| Diane Bendixen | At-Large | January 31, 2026 |
| Emily Calhoun | At-Large | January 31, 2027 |
| James Feore | At-Large | January 31, 2026 |
| Kim Nordby (Co-Chair) | At-Large | January 31, 2027 |
| Pete Whipple | At-Large | January 31, 2024 |
| Ruthann Reim | At-Large | January 31, 2024 |
Non-Voting Representatives
- Torey Heidelberg - School
- Pat Burke - Police
- Scott Adams - Fire
About the Commission
The Public Safety Advisory Commission is a group of seven at-large voting members and a non-voting representative from each Police, Fire, and School that act as Commission liaisons. They advise the City Council regarding public safety issues.