Council interviews dozens of candidates for Englewood boards; deliberations to finalize placements next Tuesday

The Englewood City Council spent the evening interviewing applicants for the city’s boards and commissions, hearing a series of short, focused pitches from residents who said they wanted to shape parks design, transportation and land-use decisions and offer technical expertise on water and sewer matters. Council members said they would deliberate after the interviews and make final placement decisions at the council meeting next Tuesday; selected candidates would be contacted by the city clerk’s office and — if appointed — start in February.

The interviews drew applicants who described a mix of professional experience and local involvement. “I wanna get involved,” applicant Killian said simply when asked why he sought appointment to the Sustainability Commission. Sam, who applied to Planning and Zoning, told the panel, “I think it’s…