CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale is continuing its research into rental housing licensing. This will be a significant and important update to current rental housing regulations. As part of this process, City Council has directed staff to seek out interested parties to serve on a rental housing licensing planning committee. We would like to expand this opportunity to apply to be part of this community. We have heard many people speak on this and want to make sure that interested parties have the opportunity to contribute their opinions to this committee.

If you are interested in serving on this important committee, please email a written letter of interest to Mayor Carolin Harvey ([email protected]). Your letter must include your name, current home address, the reason for your interest in the committee, and a detailed description of your background or resume. All inquiries will be kept confidential until appointments are made. All letters of interest must be submitted by September 15.

The Rental Housing Licensing Committee is composed of the following community members:

• 4 Landlords
• 4 Carbondale tenants (at least one of whom must be a full-time SIUC student currently living off campus)
• A citizen at large.

These committee members will work alongside two Carbondale city council members and two city service employees.
For more information or questions, please contact the Community Development Manager at 618-457-3251.

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