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Planning director outlines work program, consultant spending and staffing changes

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Summary

The director of City Planning told the Board of Finance the department remains small, is carrying several consultant contracts for major plans (North End, historic preservation) and is transferring two data positions to the central services team but will retain data support.

Charles Dillard, director of the Office of City Planning, briefed the Board of Finance on May 14 that the planning office remains a small staff but has an active slate of long‑range plans and consulting work.

"We are, I think, the second smallest market in the city. We currently are staffed with 3 planning positions, 1 of which is vacant," Dillard said, describing current staffing and a part‑time temporary planner role the department has historically used.

Why it matters: Planning officials said several technical projects require outside consultants…

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