County Commissioners taking applications

The Travis County Commissioners Court is now taking applications from qualified candidates looking to represent the county on the City of Austin Commission on Immigrant Affairs. The commission advises City Council on issues that affect local immigrants and their families, including health and education. The commissioners are looking for candidates who have connections to immigrant communities in Travis County, experience collaborating with broad networks and stakeholders, and a desire to participate in local government. The successful nominee should expect to fill a term that expires Dec. 31, 2018. More information and an application packet can be found at www.traviscountytx.gov. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 6.