Castle Rock Seeks Volunteers for 12 Advisory Boards, Applications Due April 27

Castle Rock has opened 34 seats across 12 advisory boards and commissions, giving residents until 5 p.m. Monday, April 27 to apply for roles that directly shape town policy on water, land use, public safety and more.

The Public Safety Commission carries the largest need, with six vacancies. The Youth Commission has four openings, while the Castle Rock Water Commission, Historic Preservation Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Art Commission and Public Works Commission are each seeking three members. The Board of Adjustment and Board of Building Appeals have two vacancies apiece, and the Design Review Board and Election Commission each have one opening.

The town described the function of these bodies in the announcement: members "study information within the board or commission's area of expertise, take public comment and provide recommendations to Town Council and staff, helping reflect the community's voice."

Eligibility requires Castle Rock residency for most seats. The Public Art Commission will also consider Douglas County residents when town applicants are insufficient. The Design Review Board's single vacancy carries a stricter condition: the applicant must own property in Downtown Castle Rock. No prior experience in government or civic affairs is required for any position.

Applications can be submitted online at CRgov.com/Boards or delivered in person to the Town Manager's Office at 100 N. Wilcox St. In-person interviews are scheduled for May 12, with panels that include the Town Council liaison, town staff and current board members. Council approval follows the interview process, and new terms begin June 1.

The recruitment cycle opens as Castle Rock manages a crowded capital agenda, including the Brickyard-area recreation center project and ongoing infrastructure investments. Advisory boards are the first forum where proposals for development, parks spending, design standards and public-safety priorities typically receive detailed scrutiny before reaching Town Council, making the composition of those bodies consequential well before any public vote.