Community Board 9 Seeks Resident Committee Members – Applications Open Through July 22

Residents of Crown Heights and the surrounding Brooklyn Community District 9 have an opportunity to play a more active role in shaping the future of our neighborhood. Brooklyn Community Board 9 is now accepting applications for Committee Resident Members, with applications due Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Committee Resident Members serve alongside Community Board members on committees that address many of the issues affecting daily life in our neighborhood, including housing, transportation, public safety, parks, economic development, environmental protection, youth services, health, education, and land use. Committee meetings are open to the public, and Resident Members are appointed to participate in the committee’s work and, under CB9’s bylaws, are voting members within their assigned committee.

This is an excellent opportunity for community-minded residents to ensure that the voices and concerns of the Crown Heights Jewish community are represented when important neighborhood issues are discussed. Committee recommendations often help shape the Community Board’s positions on local developments, city services, transportation projects, public safety concerns, and other matters that directly impact residents. While Resident Members do not vote at full Community Board meetings, their participation at the committee level plays an important role in developing recommendations and informing Board decisions.

Applicants will be asked to rank their first, second, and third committee preferences. Placement is based on committee needs, and applicants may not receive their first choice. Because committee members count toward quorum, those appointed are expected to attend meetings regularly. Committee Chairs may remove members for unsatisfactory attendance, though Resident Members are welcome to attend meetings of any committee as observers.

Community Board 9 encourages residents from across the district to get involved and help strengthen the community through civic engagement.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM

Resident Member Application: https://forms.gle/njibcExmwnkN3sds6