Commissioner Jones changing face of planning commission?

[wrobert]

I have to call you onthis one. Did you even confirm this before you posted it? The appointee is not her pastor, and doesn't have anything to do with that project.


The position has been vacant for a little while now. Her first choice was not able to commit because of a military commitment. There was nothing done in the shadows of the sunshine.

Each Commish appoints one member from their district and there are two at large members, a total of 7 members. Of course she would appoint someone she knows; who else would she appoint? Come on this one was a little bit of a stretch, even for you.

That is what I am trying to do is confirm it. So since you obviously know, how about setting the record straight for me. I emailed a pc member, but have not heard back. No one said anything was being done wrong, just that things appear to be changing. Change is what the people seem to want, and it appears she is offering it. I would hope that she would appoint someone she knows, has an understanding of her political philosophy, and can offer a new perspective to things.

 

[Just Curious]

That is what I am trying to do is confirm it. So since you obviously know, how about setting the record straight for me. I emailed a pc member, but have not heard back. No one said anything was being done wrong, just that things appear to be changing. Change is what the people seem to want, and it appears she is offering it. I would hope that she would appoint someone she knows, has an understanding of her political philosophy, and can offer a new perspective to things.

Sorry if I misunderstood you. When Comm CJ came on she said that she had no plans to make any changes on the PC until after the EAR, but the District 5 seat came open, so she had to fill it. She approached several people, and the gentleman that was approved by the BCC was the only one that said they were interested and could commit. Yes, he is her aide's father. Hope that clears up any questions. All you have to do is call the Commissioner's office and they will tell you everything I just did. That's my source of information.

 

[Smiling JOe]

the planning commission does NOT have the final authority to make decisions, as I understand it, they make recommendations to the BCC. I haven't tracked the results to know how often the BCC goes against their wishes.

Only upon a rare occasion does the BCC not approve anything that the Planning Commission has recommended for approval. The BCC may ask to change a couple of things here and there, but MOST projects receiving the Planning Commission's stamp of approval, get approved by the BCC.