Jan. 12, 2026 — Redmond, Wash. The City of Redmond announced it is accepting applications for a new non-voting youth advisor position on its Planning Commission, aimed at high school students who live in or attend school in the city to provide input on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments.
The press release, titled “Redmond Seeks Planning Commission Youth Advisor,” details that the role involves attending meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays from September to June. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 1, 2026, through the city’s online form center or the Planning Commission page.
A listing on the city’s board vacancies page indicates the position is for a partial term ending March 31, 2026.
Applications are open for a youth advisor position on the Planning Commission. To incorporate a youth perspective in commission discussions and decisions, one youth advisor seat will be available to a high school student who either lives or attends school in Redmond. The Redmond… pic.twitter.com/aFJf9K3l5d
— City of Redmond (@CityOfRedmond) January 13, 2026
The city amplified the announcement on social media, including a Facebook post shared during a City Council Committee meeting on Jan. 13, 2026, and a mirroring X post.
For more information, contact the Planning Commission at planningcommission@redmond.gov or 425-556-2481.
