Volunteer Boards & Commissions

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To apply for board & commission positions (when available) please complete the Volunteer Application Form.

Community Advisory Board:

The Community Advisory Board is comprised of members from eight districts (PDF) and was formed in spring 2019. Members serve two-year terms.

Key objectives for the Lakeland Citizen Advisory Board include:

  • Improve communication between Lakeland residents, City staff and Board of Commissioners
  • Provide citizens the opportunity for early engagement on important community issues/concerns
  • Create an opportunity for Lakeland residents to learn more about City government and departments
  • Provide input directly from their respective neighborhood areas to inform staff and the Board of Commissioners to effectively allocate resources.

Staff Advisor

Michael Walker, City Manager

Members

Community Advisory Board Districts: 

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Lakeland PULSE Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee:


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The City of Lakeland's Lakeland PULSE Comprehensive Plan will provide a vision for the future of the community along with the steps needed to make that vision a reality. The plan will place a strong emphasis on implementation to guide the City's near- and long-term decision-making investment. As part of this project, elements to be reviewed include economic development, housing, natural resources, public health and education, parks and recreation, open space, public services and utilities, and transportation and mobility.

The Advisory Committee guides the development of the Lakeland PULSE Comprehensive Plan. Its members will direct the outcomes of the major milestones to ensure the plan is made by and for the community. This is achieved through assembling a wide variety of community members from different facets as a diverse voice of the people of Lakeland.

Meetings

Meetings are called as needed throughout the course of the comprehensive planning process.

Staff Advisor

Paul Luker, Planning Director

Members 


Industrial Development Board:

The Industrial Development Board (IDB) promotes and actively pursues economic development activity within the city. The IDB has a series of tools at its disposal, including the ability to create tax increment financing (PDF) districts (TIF), tax abatements, and other methods of spurring re-development of existing areas and bringing new, high-quality commercial development to Lakeland.

Meetings
Regular Meeting - Fourth Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

President

Michael Walker, City Manager

Members

  • Alan Johnson, Chair
  • Richard Gonzales, Jr., Vice-Chair
  • Steve Laster, Secretary
  • Shaun Brannen
  • Derek Johnston
  • Richard Justin
  • Brian Sullivan
  • Mayor Josh Roman, Board of Commissioners Liaison, jroman@lakelandtn.org 


Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission:

Municipal Planning reviews development plans and zoning and planning matters.
Design Review evaluates the design, sign, lighting, and landscaping plans of commercial businesses.

Meetings
Regular Meeting - Second Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Agenda Closing

30 days prior to the meeting

Staff Advisor

Paul Luker, Planning Director

Members


Board of Appeals/Stormwater Board of Appeals (SWBOA):


Meetings

The BOA/SWBOA meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Agenda Closing
30 days prior to the meeting

Staff Advisor

Michael Walker, City Manager

Members


Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board:

This board reviews and recommends park development plans, recreation programs, and locations for new parks. Read more about the Parks and Recreation Department. The board also considers matters and makes recommendations related to the conservation of natural resources.

Meetings

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Agenda Closing

One week prior to the meeting

Staff Advisor

Pat O’Mara, Parks and Recreation Director

Members