By Liset Márquez
FROM: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Applications are being accepted for the inaugural city of Pomona poet laureate.

The honorary position is open to Pomona residents who are willing to serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2020. The poet laureate would write and present original poetry at selected events, as well as lead occasional workshops and seminars, according to a news release.

The search is being initiated by the Pomona Board of Library Trustees, in consultation with the Cultural Arts Commission. An annual honorarium of $1,000 will be provided by the Pomona Public Library Foundation.

Information on qualifications and the application process is available at https://www.pomonalibraryfoundation.org/poet-laureate-search

Completed applications, or nominations, are due 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.