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August 12th, 2010

Skagit County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for Skagit County Planning Commission

SKAGIT COUNTY - The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Skagit County Planning Commission from County Commissioner District 2. Applicants must live within County Commissioner District 2, which includes the greater Mount Vernon area extending south to the County line, east to Lake Cavanaugh, and west to approximately Best Road. A map identifying the District's boundaries is provided below.

The Planning Commission advises the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning and Development Services Department on the direction of future growth and development in unincorporated Skagit County.

The Board of County Commissioners seeks to ensure that the Planning Commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints. Current Planning Commission members have backgrounds including real estate, agriculture, forestry, business, education, environmental planning, and others.
The Planning Commission consists of nine members, three from each County Commissioner District. Members attend, on average, one meeting per month. Meetings last approximately three hours and are held in the evenings.
Planning Commission terms last for four years and may be renewed by mutual agreement. Service on the Planning Commission service in unpaid; however, members may obtain reimbursement for travel expenses to and from meetings.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by August 31, 2010 to:

Skagit County Board of Commissioners
Attn: Linda Hammons
Re: Planning Commission Vacancy
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

For more information, visit the Planning Commission website or contact Carly Ruacho at carlyr@co.skagit.wa.us or at (360) 336-9410, ext. 5582.