Getting Involved

Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa Mayor David Krutzfeldt provided several opportunities for residents to get involved. There are several openings on various committees which cater to a wide variety of interests. The current, as of November 2, list includes:

• Airport Commission – One vacancy to fill upon appointment for an unexpired term that ends December 31, 2015.  This is a five member board that typically meets the first Monday of the month. (4 males and 0 females currently serve with 1 vacancy)
• Board of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill for a five year term that begins January 1, 2016 and ends December 31, 2020. This is a five member board that meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday of the month when needed. (5 males currently serve)
• Historic Preservation Commission – Five vacancies – three vacancies for three year terms that begin January 1, 2016 and end December 31, 2018; and two vacancies for alternate members. This is a seven member board with two alternate members that meets as needed. (3 males and 3 females* currently serve with 3 vacancies, two for alternate members) *One member moved out of city so cannot serve)
• Mahaska County Solid Waste Management Commission – Five vacancies to fill for one year terms that end December 31, 2016. Two members serve on the Ad Hoc Recycling Committee. This is a five member board that typically meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. (3 males and 1 female currently serve with 1 vacancy)
• Municipal Housing Agency – One vacancy to fill upon appointment for an unexpired term that ends February 28, 2017.  This is a five member board that meets quarterly. (2 males and 2 females currently serve with 1 vacancy)
• Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Commission – One vacancy for a city representative for a two year term that begins January 1, 2016 and ends December 31 2017. This is a three member board that meets monthly.

Descriptions of each of the committees can be found on the city’s web site.