Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) launched an open call for applications to fill vacancies in several community advisory councils, including the newly-formed LGBTQ+ advisory council, announced last month. The advisory councils will serve to support the Mayor’s Office in engaging target populations and advising policy solutions to meet the needs of its community. Beginning today and running through mid-February, the Mayor’s Office invites residents to apply to serve on the following community advisory councils:

• The Equity Advisory Council

• The LGBTQ+ Advisory Council

• The Women’s Advisory Council

• The Veteran’s Advisory Council

• The New American’s Advisory Council

Members of advisory councils will evaluate current municipal policies and programs, connect with residents and subject matter experts to assess structural improvements, act as a sounding board to consider new initiatives, and attend community events and meetings as a representative of the advisory council. Applications will be accepted up until February 22, 2020. Interested applicants should contact communityengagement@cityofchicago.org with any questions. To apply to serve on one of the five advisory councils, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8X23NPD.