Reminder: Board candidate applications being accepted through May 22

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CML Newsletter
April 28, 2026

By Kevin Bommer, CML executive director


CML is accepting applications from members who wish to serve on the Executive Board. Members interested should review the background information and application process and feel free to share it with others who may be interested.

There are 10 board seats that will be on the ballot at the Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, June 24:

  • Largest Category (Population 250,000+)
    One position (two-year term)
  • Large Category (Population 50,000–249,999)
    Three positions (two-year terms)
  • Medium Category (Population 8,000–49,999)
    Three positions (two-year terms)
  • Small Category (Population <8,000)
    Three positions (two-year terms)

New this year is a consolidated process for application meant to streamline the application process. Prospective candidates will need to have the following items ready to upload in order to complete the application no later than 5 p.m. on May 22:

  • Application letter
  • Municipal endorsement  
  • Head shot
  • Candidate bio (100 word max)

When all the information is ready, candidates simply need to click the Apply Today link at the bottom of the page.

Detailed information, including sample application and endorsement letters, is available on the application information page. For questions, please reach out to Kevin Bommer, CML executive director, at kbommer@cml.org. Please note I will be out of the office April 27-May 1 but will try to answer email when I can.