Planning Commission Elects John Andrews as New Chair and Commissioner Caldwell as Vice Chair

The City of Upland's Planning Commission convened on August 27, 2025, to conduct its regular meeting, which included the election of new leadership. The meeting commenced promptly at 6:30 PM, led by Vice Chair Staton, who initiated the session with the Pledge of Allegiance.

A key focus of the meeting was the election of the Chair and Vice Chair. Chair Aspinall, who has served three terms over six years, announced that he would not seek re-election for the Chair position, citing the awkwardness of serving only one more year. This opened the floor for nominations, leading to Commissioner John Andrews being nominated and subsequently elected as the new Chair. The voting process was straightforward, with all present commissioners supporting the nomination.

Following the election of the Chair, the commission moved on to select a Vice Chair. Commissioner Caldwell was nominated and accepted the position, receiving unanimous support from her fellow commissioners. The smooth transition of leadership reflects a collaborative spirit within the commission, as noted by Chair Andrews, who expressed gratitude for the previous Chair's leadership.

In addition to the leadership elections, the meeting briefly touched on the introduction of new iPads for the commissioners, which were acknowledged as a helpful tool for improving meeting efficiency.

Overall, the meeting underscored the Planning Commission's commitment to effective governance and collaboration, setting a positive tone for future discussions and initiatives in the City of Upland. The next meeting is anticipated to continue this momentum, with new leadership guiding the commission's efforts.