Want to Serve Roseville? City Accepts Applications for Public Utilities Commission

Interested in having a say in local government? The City of Roseville is currently accepting applications for the Public Utilities Commission. There are currently two unscheduled vacancies on the commission due to the resignation of Bruce Houdesheldt and Tom O'Meara.

To apply, you must be 18 years old or older and reside within the Roseville city limits.

The commissions serve as advisory bodies to the Roseville City Council on such actions as they deem necessary, proper or advisable for the proper administration of city functions.

The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 to the City Clerk’s office. The commissioner appointments are scheduled to be made at the Council meeting of Wednesday, Oct. 3. 

Applications and information on each of the commissions may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at 311 Vernon St. or call 774-5356 for further information. The application is also available online here.

Below is information from the City of Roseville website regarding the commission:

Public Utilities Commission:

The seven-member commission studies and advises the City Council on cable television franchises and all utility issues related to city-owned utilities (electric, water, sewer, and solid waste). Issues include planning, rates, public information, complaints about rates or operations, and activities of utility joint powers agencies. 

The Public Utilities Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 311 Vernon St.

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