MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Commission appointed three individuals and reappointed five more to various boards and committees at its meeting on Feb. 8.

Ellen Weingarten, Alex Tiseo and James Susorney were all reappointed to the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring on Jan. 29, 2024.

Aaron Andres and Michael Larson were also reappointed to the city Planning Commission for terms expiring Feb. 15, 2024.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board advises the City Commission on operations of the city’s parks system, Lakeview Arena and other recreation programs, according to the city website.

The Planning Commission helps develop and adopt a Master Plan for the city among other items, such as reviewing development proposals and providing zoning recommendations.

Steven Schmunk was appointed to the Peter White Public Library Board of Trustees for an unexpired term ending May, 1, 2023, while Cesar Escobar was appointed to the Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending April 1, 2023. Robert Caron was also appointed to the Marquette Downtown Development Authority for a term expiring Jan. 1, 2024.

The Peter White Public Library Board of Trustees is the library’s governing body whose members are are appointed by the City Commission.

The Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee oversees and advises the City Commission on tasks associated with Presque Isle Park. The Marquette Downtown Development Authority oversees the economic growth of the city’s downtown district.

To find out more about the City of Marquette’s boards and committees, or to apply for a seat on one of them, visit https://www.marquettemi.gov/commission/boards-and-committees/current-rosters/