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Boards and Commissions

The City of Altoona has many boards and commissions. If you are interested in volunteering for a position on one of Altoona’s Boards or Commissions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 967-5136 for an application, or an application can be downloaded by clicking here.

Board of Adjustment 

Board meets 1st Tuesday of each month, as needed. Board members serve 5 year terms.

  • John Rullman, Chairperson
  • Mary Simon, Vice Chairperson
  • Bob Hall
  • Lea Morris
  • Tom Downs

Library Board 

Board meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Board members serve 6 year terms.

  • Alan Miller – President
  • Mindy Goldsberry
  • Mike Hamilton
  • Matt Kray
  • Mary Rork-Watsson
  • Abbey Strum
  • Mark Vance

Parks Board 

Board meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. Board members serve 2 year terms.

  • Jon Wall, Chairperson
  • Mike Wall, Vice Chair
  • Andrew Frana
  • Sandie Hamilton
  • Lisa Moody-Tunks
  • Linda Breeden
  • Chris Pudenz

Planning & Zoning Commission 

Commission meets the last Tuesday of each month. Commission members serve 5 year terms.

  • Scott Henry, Chairperson
  • Dan Narber, Vice Chair
  • Jill Pudenz
  • Steve Moyna
  • Erin Herbold-Swalwell
  • Steve Chase
  • Michelle Sloan

Arts & Culture Commission

Commission meets the first Monday of each month.  Commission members serve 2 year terms.

  • Jackie Teeple
  • Mike Lambert
  • Christina Lynn
  • Alex Payne
  • Sarah Kavalier

Board of Appeals

  • Jerry Whetstone
  • Ryan Mayo
  • Eric Vanderploeg
  • Brett Handy
  • Eugene Simpson