2026 Bronx Community Board Application

2026 Bronx Community Board Application
Thank you for your interest in joining your Bronx Community Board.

Please have your identification, resume and/or biography, and a utility bill or other official mail ready to upload with your application. If you have document-related questions, please email: cbapplications@bronxbp.nyc.gov. Should you experience issues uploading your files please check if there are issues with other fields, then try re-uploading your files.

The Office of the Bronx Borough President collects information from applicants solely in furtherance of its duties and/or obligations pursuant to the law. Please note that the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) may allow for public review of this application upon request.

You must be a New York City resident to serve on a community board. To qualify for a particular board, you must live, work in, or have a professional or other significant interest within that board's district. The Bronx Borough President's Office considers a professional or other significant interest with that board’s district as:

(1) Being an employee of an organization located in the district and serving district residents;
(2) Being a member of the board of directors of an organization based in the district, and
(3) Being a student attending a school located in the district.

If you are seeking a Council Member’s recommendation, we encourage you to contact your local Council Member.

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday FEBRUARY 23, 2026.

Please note that upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an automated email receipt. This will be your application confirmation. Please check your Spam folder for this email and contact the office if you do not receive your receipt.

Following the submission deadline and an internal review process, the Community Board Unit will contact you regarding next steps, which will include a virtual interview. After applications have been reviewed and interviews are completed, appointments will be announced in late spring.

Again, thank you for your interest and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Contact Information
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Preferred Name
Please provide identification by uploading a photo or scanned copy of one of the following: Driver's license, State ID, Student ID, IDNYC, or Passport. Please do not upload documentation with confidential information or anything with your Social Security Number or Tax ID listed.*

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Please provide proof of address by uploading a photo or a scanned copy of one of the following: an envelope addressed to you from a utility company. Please do not upload any documents with confidential information.*

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Please upload your resume and/or short biography as one file in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.

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Primary Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email (updates to your application will be made via email)*
example@example.com
Please confirm Email address*
example@example.com
Eligibility

To be eligible to serve on a Bronx Community Board, you must be a resident of New York City and must live, work, or have a professional or other significant interest in that board’s district.

If you are uncertain about which community board district in which you live, work, or otherwise have an interest, please visit boundaries.beta.nyc and search your address.
Application Type (Please note if you have applied in the past and were not appointed you must click new applicant )*

New Applicant (not currently appointed by the Borough President to serve on a Community Board)Re-Applicant (currently appointed by the Borough President to serve on a Community Board)
I am applying for membership on Community Board #*
(to confirm the Community Board in which you are applying please visit boundaries.beta.nyc)
To which Board do you seek appointment?*

The Board which covers the area where you live.The Board which covers the area where you work.The Board which covers the area where you attend school.The Board, which covers an area in which you have a business or professional interest.
If you are applying to the board in the area in which you work please provide your work address.*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
If your eligibility is based on "significant interest" in the district, please specify the address which qualifies you to serve on the board.*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
If your eligibility is based on "significant interest" in the district, please provide a detailed explanation. *
If your eligibility is based on school attendance in the district please state the name and street address of your school and your affiliation.*
In which neighborhood do you live?*
Who is your council member?*
If you selected other, who is your council member?*
In 2025, I (please select all that apply):*

Attended a Community Board General MeetingAttended a Committee MeetingVisited the Community Board to which I am applying
What brought you to the meeting?*
Date & Location Of Meeting(s) Attended: (Please inform the District Manager or Chair that you are applying to the board). *
Please share your experience of the meeting(s) you attended. What did you like about the meeting? What did you not like about the meeting?*
Each Community board has a monthly general meeting which members are
REQUIRED to attend in person (or virtually if excused with a extenuating
circumstance accepted by the board chair). Meetings are held in the evenings.
Employment and Professional Information
Employment status*

Business OwnerLobbyistNon-ProfitTrade Organization / Union MemberNYC EmployeeState or Federal EmployeeSelf-Employed / FreelanceStudentPrivate SectorRetiredFamily ManagerUnemployedNot working by choice
Please name the organization or union
Name of current employer/ business(es)/ school*
Type N/A, if not applicable.
If you are employed with the City of New York, which division or agency do you serve?
Title/Position (if applicable)
If you are a New York City or State employee at a position at or above the level of Assistant Commissioner (or equivalent), please attach a copy of a mayoral waiver allowing you to serve on a Community Board.

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Address of employer, business, or school (where applicable)
List any special skills, interests, professional certificates, or licenses
Type N/A, if not applicable. OR if this information is included in your resume/LinkedIn
Demographic Profile

The following information is requested to help ensure that Community Boards composition adequately reflects the demographics of the area served. You are not required to answer these questions, but your response will help us ensure diverse and inclusive community boards.
Age*

16-17 years old (16 by April 1st)18-19 years old20-29 years old30-39 years old40-49 years old50-59 years old60-69 years old70 years old and overPrefer Not to Answer
Gender Identification*

FemaleMaleNon BinaryGender Non-conformingPrefer Not to AnswerOther
Tell us how you identify? (select all that apply)*

African American / BlackCaribbeanEast Asian / Southeast Asian / Pacific IslanderEuropeanNative American / American IndianLatina/o/e / HispanicSouthwest Asian (Middle Eastern) / North AfricanSouth AsianSub-Saharan AfricanWhitePrefer Not to Answer
Please list any languages you speak
Is there any other background information you would like for us to know? (Please select all that apply).*

Parent / guardian of a pre-school aged childParent / guardian of a child (Pre-K to 12 grade)Person with a disabilityVeteran / military serviceNon-native speaker of EnglishCaregiverLGBTQIA+Business ownerPrefer not to answerNot Applicable
If you are a veteran or served in the military, which branch?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about how you self-identify?
Education (Select the highest level)*
If you seek appointment to the Board in the district where you reside, do you live in:*

Public HousingA Mitchell Lama DevelopmentAn apartment in a privately owned building (rental)Private House (own)Co-op/ Condo (own)ShelterPrefer not to answerOther
Transportation / Technology

I use the following transportation modes:
Personal Vehicle

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
For-Hire Vehicle (Uber, Lyft, car service, etc.)

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
Bike or any micro mobile device such as an e-scooter or e-bike

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
Manual or electronic wheelchair or mobility scooter

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
Subway/Train

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
Bus

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
Access-a-ride or other paratransit service

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
Walking

NeverRarelySometimesFrequently
Do you have a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet in your home?

YesNo
On a scale of 1 (not comfortable) to 5 (comfortable), how comfortable are you using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Skype, etc.)?

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Conflicts of Interest

Please note: Conflicts of Interest Board rulings require that applicants disclose whether they or their employers derive any income representing clients before the Community Board (i.e., attorneys, architects, consultants, etc.). These rulings do not automatically exclude one from board membership, but a review of this information is essential.

To the best of your knowledge, are you employed by, on the board of, or a member of, any entity (e.g., business or nonprofit) with proposals, programs, requests, applications, licenses, or any other matters that may come before a community board for review, funding, support, or approval during the next two years?
Do you have any interests as described that may come before a community board for review, or are you employed by or associated with any entity whose contract or program comes before a Community Board for a funding request or review?*

YesNo
Please identify the entity, or the nature of the interest.*
Is anyone in your household presently a member of the community board to which you are applying?*

YesNo
If so, please state their name and relation to you. *
Is any member of your family employed by or associated with any entity whose contract or program comes before a Community Board for a funding request or review?*

YesNo
If the answer to the above question is yes, name the agency, organization or entity.
Have you been a party to a lawsuit against the City of New York or one of its agencies?*

YesNo
If so, which agency?
Community Involvement and Organizational Affiliations
How many years have you been affiliated with the Community Board to which you are applying?*
Are you active in any Civic, Fraternal or Community Organization?

YesNo
If yes, please list the name of organization, dates of membership, offices held, etc
Are you seeking appointment as a representative or on behalf of an organization?

YesNo
If yes, please list name and address of the organization.
Have you held public office?*

YesNo
Please answer the following questions in the text boxes below:

As a new applicant...
1. Why have you chosen to apply to become a community board member?*
2. What issue are you interested in working on as a board member?*
3. Community boards have large and diverse memberships. What is your approach to building consensus and solving local issues with your fellow members?*
4. How will you aim to be an effective board member?*
Is there any additional information you want to provide that would be useful in considering your application?
Please answer the following questions in the text boxes below:

As a re-applicant...
1. How long have you been a member of the Community Board?*
2. Please share your attendance history. *
3. What motivates you to continue serving on the community board? *
4. What committees do you currently serve on? *
5. Outside of the work you have done in the Community Board, how else have you engaged in your community? (events, programs, etc.)? *
6. How will you continue to serve on your board if reappointed to an additional term? *
If appointed, in which of the following substantive areas of activity would you prefer to be involved?*

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironmentBudgetHealth & Hosp.VeteransHousingParks & RecreationPlanning & ZoningPublic SafetySanitationOlder Adult AffairsTransportationYouthOther
Each Community Board has a monthly meeting which you are REQUIRED to attend whether virtually or in-person. In addition, there are various hearings, committee meetings, land use meetings, and trainings that require your virtual and/or in-person attendance.
If appointed, do you commit to attending these meetings?*

YesNo
If not, what are the barriers to you committing the necessary time?*
Please provide two references:
Reference 1:*

First NameLast Name
Reference 1's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference 1's Email
example@example.com
Reference 1's Relationship*
Reference 2*

First NameLast Name
Reference 2's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference 2's Email
example@example.com
Reference 2's Relationship*
Applicant Certification

I submit this application for consideration for an appointment to a Bronx Community Board, I hereby certify that all information in this application is complete, truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I am not currently employed by the Office of the Bronx Borough President or by an elected official. I am not employed by the City of New York or State of New York above the level of Assistant Commissioner (or equivalent title), or I am employed in such a capacity and have secured a mayoral waiver allowed me to serve on a community board and I have affixed a copy hereto.

I certify that I am a New York City resident and understand that if I am appointed, it is my responsibility to notify the Office of the Bronx Borough President of any changes in my place of residence, employment, business or any factor that would affect my membership on the community board.

I recognize that community board membership requires my regular attendance and participation at board meetings, committee meetings I will be assigned to, and public hearings that may be called. Failure to attend regularly to my duties as a community board member may be cause for my removal. I understand the necessity of my engagement and certify that I am willing to make this commitment of time and effort to serve my community conscientiously.

In addition, I agree to abide by all New York City Conflicts of Interest laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and all laws that New York City and State may promulgate.
If you are appointed to the community board, you will be required to take required NYC Sexual Harassment Prevention training, EEO training, and any other training programs prescribed by NYC or NYS Law. In accepting an appointment to the community board, you acknowledge your responsibility to complete these mandated trainings.*

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I have read and agree to the Certification Statement. I hereby affirm that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and to notify this office of any changes in residence, business or work location that would affect their membership on the community board. I acknowledge that any falsification there of shall lead to immediate termination if appointed.*
Your Full Name
Portion of the Ethics Provisions of the Charter of the City of New York, Chapter 68 (Conflict of Interest), section 2604, as it applies to Community Board Members.

Public service is one of the highest enterprises an individual may choose to undertake, and the dedication of time, energy, and talent in the execution of their duties reflects on the character of the individual, their community, and the entire Borough of the Bronx. As early as the 1980s, in New York City certain public servants were prohibited from having any interest in any contract under local government jurisdiction. During the subsequent years, there has been an expressed policy against public officers and employees using their positions to further their personal interests. In 1988 and 1989 the voters of New York City approved charter revisions with a new conflicts of interest code, which is today’s Charter Chapter 68.

The following portions are extracted from the New York City Charter, Chapter 68 and are meant to be a reference for the standard of conduct of a community board member relative to potential conflicts of interests.

Portions of the Ethics Provisions of the Charter of the City of New York, Chapter 68 (Conflicts of Interest), Section 2604, as it applies to Community Board Members.

(From the Council of the City of New York ETHICS MANUAL)

2601.19. Definition. “Public Servant” means all officials, officers, and employees of the city, including members of community boards and members of advisory committees.

2604. Prohibited interests and conduct. Prohibited interests in firms engaged in business with the city.

In the case of an appointed community board member no public servant shall engage in any business, transaction, or private employment, or have any financial or other private interest, direct or indirect, which is in conflict with the proper discharge of his or her official duties.

2604.1(a) A community board member shall not be prohibited from having an interest in a firm which may be affected by an action on a matter before the community or borough board, however,

2604.3(a) an individual who has such an ownership interest shall, within ten days of knowing the business dealing, either divest the ownership interest; or 2604.3(b) disclose to the board such ownership interest and comply with its order.

2604.4 When an individual or public servant discloses an interest to the board, the board shall issue an order setting forth whether such interest, if maintained, would be in conflict with the proper discharge of the public servant’s official duties.

2604.6.(b) Prohibited conduct. A public servant who has an interest in a firm which is not prohibited shall not take any action as a public servant particularly affecting that interest, except that a community board member may not vote on any matter before the community or borough board which may result in a direct economic gain to the member or any person with whom the member is associated.

No public servant shall use or attempt to use his or her position to obtain any financial gain, contract, license, privilege, or other private or personal advantage, for the public servant or any person or firm associated with the public servant. No public servant shall attempt to influence the course of any proposed legislation without publicly disclosing on official records, as the case may be, the nature and extent of any direct or indirect financial or other private interests he or she may have in such legislation.

2604.9(a) No public servant shall attempt to coerce, by intimidation, threats, or otherwise any officer or employee of the city to engage in political activities.
I have read the Code of Ethics of Community Board Members and Provisions 2604 of the Charter of the City of New York. I understand the requirements and agree to adhere to the code of ethics as a standard of conduct in the fulfillment of my duties as a community board member.*
Your Full Name
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2026 Bronx Community Board Application

Contact Information

Eligibility

Employment and Professional Information

Demographic Profile

Transportation / Technology

Conflicts of Interest

Community Involvement and Organizational Affiliations

Please answer the following questions in the text boxes below:

As a new applicant...

Please answer the following questions in the text boxes below:

As a re-applicant...

Portion of the Ethics Provisions of the Charter of the City of New York, Chapter 68 (Conflict of Interest), section 2604, as it applies to Community Board Members.

Portions of the Ethics Provisions of the Charter of the City of New York, Chapter 68 (Conflicts of Interest), Section 2604, as it applies to Community Board Members.