Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute Application 2026

Please Share Your Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name(s)

Email

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Cell Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Cell Phone

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Best way to contact you

What is your job title?

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Mailing Address

Mailing Street

City

State

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In a just economy, we know diversity towards common struggle is our best defense against predatory elements in our society. This starts with the multiple identities you bring into a space. This application helps us to ensure there is a diversity of identities in this space. Disclaimer: The information provided will not be shared with external parties and will only be used for our internal application review process, assessing emergent needs, and preparing accommodations.

Race

If not listed, please share additional details about your race or ethnicity:

What is your age range?

Gender

Additional Gender Details

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ ?

If you selected "Other" for LGBTQIA+, you are welcome to elaborate if you'd like:

Pronouns

If you selected "Multiple" please let us know your Pronouns:

Faith/Religion/Spirituality

If you selected "Other Religion" please list your religion here, if you'd like:

What is your highest level of formal education?

Access and Accomodations

Sessions may take place virtually and will be difficult to fully participate with only a cellphone. Do you have access to a laptop or desktop computer that has a webcam and built-in microphone to use for sessions? If you do not, we will work with you to find access to the technology you need to participate.

Do you have access to to High Speed Internet? If you do not, we will work with you to find access to the technology you need to participate.

If we resume in-person meetings would you feel comfortable attending in-person?

Please select all accommodations you would need to facilitate your participation (select all that apply):

We want to create a loving space. The structure for caring space emerges when people speak up. What are possible accommodations that you might need that we wouldn’t know about unless you tell us?

Other dietary restrictions

Do you have any food allergies that we should be aware of?

Program Dates

Please Review the program dates for this session (will be in person):

Thursday, March 19th, 5:00 – 8:00pm

Orientation

Friday, April 17th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Launch & Welcome Dinner
Saturday, April 18th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat Session 1: Racial Equity Lens

Saturday, May 16th, 9:00am – 5pm

Sat Session 2: Econ. Development & Land Use

Saturday, June 13th, 9:00am – 5pm

Sat Session 3: Workforce Development

Saturday, July 18th, 9:00am – 5pm

Sat Session 4: Housing Equity

Thursday, August 6th, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Thursday Night Issue Series #1

Saturday, August 15th, 9:00am – 5pm

Sat Session 5: Transit Equity

Thursday, September 10th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Thursday Night Issue Series #2
Saturday, September 19th, 9:00am – 5pm
Sat Session 6: Health Equity
Thursday, October 1st, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Graduation

Attendance to all sessions is required. Do you anticipate being able to attend every session of this year's program?

If you selected "No" or "Unsure" for your availability, please tell us more about your situation, specifically which dates you may be unable to attend:

How did you hear about us?

Since you selected "Other" please tell us more about how you heard about the program:

Are you currently serving on a city, county, state or Metropolitan Council board or commission?

YesNo

From the Targeted Seats List, please pick up to 3 targeted boards or commissions you'd like to get on:

Who is your nominator?

Please upload a letter of reference

A Letter of Interest from the Applicant

This letter should indicate the nominee’s short‐term and long‐term interests both in their identified seats and any additional racial or economic equity and career aspirations. The applicant should draw on previous experiences doing advocacy work (at a personal or community level) and navigating or understanding systems to demonstrate their ability to successfully serve on a board or commission. The applicant should also speak to how they will continue to remain accountable to the community throughout their work, especially as they become an appointed commissioner.

Please upload or enter in below your interest statement

Interest Statement

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