Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Wednesday opened applications for residents to join Brooklyn’s 18 community boards.
Community boards, the most grassroots level of local government, are local bodies that weigh in on topics ranging from local land use matters to liquor licenses, transportation projects and more. With 18 community districts, Brooklyn has the most community boards of all five boroughs, each one comprised of up to 50 volunteers who live, work, or have a significant interest in their community.
“Every community board in Brooklyn has the potential to make positive change for their districts, but we still have work to do to address the underrepresentation of certain groups on our boards,” Reynoso said in a statement. “From renters and public housing residents to young people and skilled trade workers, a diversity of voices helps our community boards make the most well-informed and impactful decisions."
Community boards meet each month from September through June at an accessible, in-district location. All board members are required to attend the monthly meeting in person, as well as to join a committee and attend their committee’s meeting. The anticipated monthly time commitment is six to eight hours.
Eligible New York City residents 16 years and older are encouraged to learn more and apply until Feb. 6, 2026. Click here for more information.
