Fairview Park: Deadline Today for Shade Tree Committee Volunteers | The Locally Times
Residents have until 4:00 PM today, March 27, to apply for a crucial vacancy on Fairview Park's Shade Tree Advisory Committee, shaping the city's green future.
Fairview Park residents have mere hours left to apply for a crucial vacancy on the city's Shade Tree Advisory Committee (STAC), with the deadline for submissions today, March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This volunteer role offers a direct opportunity to influence Fairview Park's green canopy and environmental health. ## Opportunity to Enhance Fairview Park's Green Canopy The City Council highlights this as a chance for residents to directly enhance Fairview Park's environmental efforts and community beautification. STAC's core mission is to promote and encourage tree planting across the city. Volunteers will help shape the urban landscape, boosting neighborhood aesthetics and residents' quality of life. A thriving tree population delivers significant environmental benefits, from improved air quality to reduced stormwater runoff. ## Committee Structure and Commitment STAC members commit to monthly meetings held on the second Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Dunson Room at City Hall. This consistent schedule is a key part of the volunteer commitment. While the committee's general charge is to promote and encourage tree planting, the City's announcement does not specify the current number of members, nor does it detail specific projects or goals beyond this broad mission. Similarly, the full scope of responsibilities for committee members and the precise selection criteria, beyond submitting a letter of interest, are not outlined. The appointed volunteer will serve a term concluding on December 31, 2028, a commitment spanning nearly three years. ## Submitting Letters of Interest by Today's Deadline To apply, residents must submit a letter of interest by the firm deadline of **today, March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM.** Given the immediate deadline, email is the most practical submission method. Letters should be sent to Clerk of Council, Liz Westbrooks, at clerkofcouncil@fairviewpark.org. Alternatively, submissions can be mailed to Fairview Park City Council, ATTN: Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council, 20777 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126. ## Application Essentials: Act Fast * **Deadline:** Today, March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM. * **Submission Method (Recommended):** Email a letter of interest to Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council, at clerkofcouncil@fairviewpark.org. * **Mail Option:** Send to Fairview Park City Council, ATTN: Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council, 20777 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126. (Note: Mail is unlikely to meet today's deadline.) * **Committee's Purpose:** Promote and encourage tree planting throughout Fairview Park.