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The city is seeking residents interested in serving on the Gig Harbor Arts Commission.

The arts commission provides guidance and recommendations to the city council on public art. Volunteer members of the commission must be a resident of the greater Gig Harbor area within Pierce County (west of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and east of the Purdy Bridge). Use this interactive tool to verify you meet this requirement. Preference may be shown for city residents. The position is voluntary and is not subject to compensation by the city. 

Persons interested in serving on the arts commission should submit a completed application by Monday, March 2, 2026. 

The city is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Gig Harbor Parks Commission.

The parks commission is charged with advising the mayor and city council on parks and recreation facilities, open space acquisition and development, maintenance and operation of parks and recreation public facilities, and other matters as directed by city council.  

Each member of the parks commission shall be a resident of the City of Gig Harbor or reside within the city’s Urban Growth Area (UGA). Use this interactive tool to verify that you meet this requirement.

The parks commission meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. These are volunteer positions not subject to compensation.

 

Persons interested in serving must submit a completed application by Monday, March 2, 2026.