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August 24th, 2011

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 available here.

The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department as the Planning Agency and advises the Board of County Commissioners on the direction of future growth and development in unincorporated Skagit County. The Board of County Commissioners will make the appointments to the Planning Commission; the District 2 Planning Commission position will remain open until filled.

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, business, education, environmental planning, and others.

The Planning Commission consists of nine members, three from each County Commissioner District. On average, members attend one meeting per month. Meetings are in the evenings and last approximately three hours.
Planning Commission terms last for four years and may be renewed by mutual agreement. Service on the Planning Commission service is 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 to:

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

For more information, contact Linda Hammons at lindah@co.skagit.wa.us or at (360) 336-9300.