Would you like to be more involved in our local community government? For the first time, anyone 16 or older can apply to join the Community Board, as long as they live within the district. Apply now to serve on Community Board 14, but hurry: the deadline is Sunday, February 15. Applications must be notarized and submitted to Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

Community Board 14:

• Handles complaints and requests related to services provided by City agencies.
• Works with City agencies to plan local projects and monitors delivery of City services to the district.
• Assesses the needs of the neighborhoods and makes recommendations in the City’s Capital and Expense budget process.
• Reviews proposed Zoning changes and other land use matters in the District. Any change in or variance from the Zoning Resolution must come before the Board for its opinion. Community Boards must be consulted on placement of most municipal facilities in the community and on other land use issues.
• Processes applications for street activities and special events in the community.
• In general, acts as the community’s liaison with City agencies.

For more information, click here. Click here to download the application.