Advisory committees are an opportunity for volunteers from the community to advise city council on issues like housing developments, bike lanes, parks and rec, trees ... whatever your interest, there is probably an advisory body for you. Applications are now open for 15 of those committees in San Luis Obispo. Active Transportation Committee veteran Lea Brooks talks with me about what it's like to serve on an advisory body and how to get involved. 

Action item: Visit the San Luis Obispo city web page that lists the current advisory body vacancies. Read the descriptions, and find the committee that's right for you. Then submit your application by Jan. 16. If you're interested in an advisory body that doesn't currently have a vacancy, fill out a Job Interest Card and select the category “Community Services.” That way, if an unscheduled vacancy happens during the year, the city will email you to let you know.

Episode produced by Francisco Martinez. Music by Wes Bisheff. Follow Agenda Breakdown on Instagram for update and action opportunities.