DIGITAL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
FULFILLS PROMISE FROM STRATEGIC POLICY STATEMENT OF IMPROVING APPLICATION PROCESS
Bronx, NY – On January 23, 2025, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, in prioritizing fairness, equity, and broader participation that mirrors the diversity within all 12 Community Boards, encouraged Bronx residents to apply for their local Community Board. For the 3rd year in a row, digital applications are available in both English and Spanish for interested applicants.
“Our community board members play a crucial role in our democracy by advocating on behalf of their neighbors and by being the voice of their communities,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “The community boards represent the rich diversity of our borough, and we are excited this year to once again launch our digital application. We encourage everyone eligible to apply to please do so and share the information with their friends and family.”
Annually, the Bronx Borough President`s Office accepts applications from city residents who reside, work, and/or have professional or other significant interests in the borough. In years prior, applications had to be hand-delivered or mailed to Bronx Borough Hall, but in fulfilling her promise to revamp the Community Board application process, the Gibson administration made the applications available online to increase accessibility and encourage more applicants to apply.
Other efforts include her push for youth membership on Community Boards by encouraging students 16 or older to apply, hosting a new member orientation and swearing-in ceremony with workshops from city agencies, and honoring health committee chairs for their advocacy for health justice in the Bronx at last year’s annual Community Board Appreciation BBQ at the Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Course.
The deadline to submit your online application is Sunday, March 9, 2025. If you have any questions, please email cbapplications@bronxbp.nyc.gov.