Looking for a way to help shape local policy and represent community voices? Alameda County officials are encouraging residents of District 3—including Alameda, parts of Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Hayward Acres—to apply for a 2026 seat on a county board, commission, or committee.
“Civic engagement is central to our democracy, and one way to actively participate is by getting involved,” stated Supervisor Lena Tam. “These entities play a crucial role in shaping policies, making decisions, and representing the diverse voices within our community.”
Opportunities are available on bodies that advise on issues such as parks, public health, consumer affairs, human relations, arts, transportation, and poverty reduction. The following District 3 boards, commissions, and committees have positions that are expiring in 2026 or are vacant, according to Tam’s office (click links to learn more):
- Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission.
- Seat 08 – Expiration Date: March 1, 2026.
- Public Health Commission.
- Seat 15 – Expiration Date: April 22, 2026.
- Reparations Commission.
- Seat 02 – Expiration Date: June 30, 2026.
- Seat 10 – Expiration Date: June 30, 2026.
- Seat 13 – Expiration Date: June 30, 2026.
- Consumer Affairs Commission.
- Seat 09 – Expiration Date: July 25, 2026.
- Seat 08 – Expiration Date: September 17, 2026.
- Human Relations Commission.
- Seat 08 – Expiration Date: August 5, 2026.
- Public Health Commission.
- Seat 14 – Expiration Date: August 6, 2026.
- Alameda County Arts Commission.
- Seat 07 – Expiration Date: October 28, 2026.
- Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC).
- Seat 04 – Expiration Date: December 18, 2026.
Current incumbents interested in reappointment may submit a new application, resume, and cover letter, and participate in the interview process alongside other applicants before the term expires, Tam noted. Once the seats expire, they will be open to the public, and everyone will have the opportunity to apply at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Deadline: Applications, resumes, and cover letters are due Saturday, January 31, at 5 p.m. via the online application portal.
Interviews will take place starting in February and thereafter according to when the openings are available. Nominations will then occur and be presented at board meetings.
For more information contact District Director Silin Huang at [email protected] or 510-388-3700.
