There’s a deadline circled on the calendar for anyone who cares about making life in Snowmass Village a little more doable: March 27.
That’s the last day for full-time residents to throw their hat in the ring for the new Thrive Advisory Committee, a volunteer advisory group that will help shape recommendations tackling some of the town’s biggest pressure points — housing affordability, child-care access and the ever-present cost of living.
Applications are available online at snowmass.gov/613/Thrive-Advisory-Committee.
The Committee is part of the Town Council’s broader Thrive Snowmass initiative, an effort aimed at making sure the people who live and work here year-round can build sustainable, fulfilling lives in the community they call home. The group’s work will help guide policy conversations that hit close to home for a lot of locals.
Town leaders say the strength of the Committee will hinge on who’s sitting around the table.
They’re looking for a cross-section of the community: seniors and long-time residents, young adults and emerging leaders, working professionals, parents and caregivers, part-time homeowners, business owners and managers, teachers and school staff, Aspen Skiing Co. employees and resort workers, and those working in service, health care, public safety and other essential fields. Renters, homeowners, people in employee housing, locals across income levels — all are encouraged to apply.
No résumé packed with board experience is required. What the Town Council wants most are residents willing to listen, collaborate and engage in respectful dialogue
while working toward practical solutions for year-round residents. The idea is to build a committee that reflects the full spectrum of life in Snowmass Village.
Serving on the Committee will mean attending regular public meetings, participating in listening sessions and community outreach, reviewing data and background materials, and working alongside fellow Committee members, Town staff and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for the Town Council. Members should be ready to devote time to preparation and discussion. The Committee is expected to serve through the end of 2026.
The application itself asks for the basics — contact information and confirmation of residency — along with a short statement of interest, a description of the applicant’s connection to the community, any relevant experience or lived perspective, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.
After the March 27 deadline, Town leadership will review submissions and forward recommendations to the Town Council, which will make the final appointments. The overall size of the Committee will be set by the Council to keep it effective and manageable. Some applicants may be contacted for follow-up conversations before appointments are finalized.
The overarching goal is to assemble a balanced, inclusive group that mirrors Snowmass Village as a whole, taking into account age, life stage, housing status, employment sector, length of residency and the ability to work constructively with others.