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Council narrows preferred professions on Planning & Zoning Commission; ordinance passes 5-3
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance modifying the preferred composition of the Planning and Zoning Commission to limit any single 'preferred profession' (for example, licensed real estate agents) to a maximum of two members at the same time; the measure passed on a 5-3 vote after debate about board diversity and appointment practicality.
The City Council adopted Ordinance 24-25 on Oct. 8 to add preferred-composition guidance to the Planning and Zoning Commission, restricting any single preferred profession to no more than two simultaneous members.
Council member Long introduced the change and said it was intended to broaden the mix of perspectives on a land-use body that has, in his view, had a heavy representation from real estate practitioners. "In particular, there's a proliferation of realtors on the…
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