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Council hears robust opposition to proposed removal of school-board appointee to Planning Commission
Summary
A proposed text amendment to let City Council appoint all seven Planning Commission members and remove the school-board-appointed voting seat prompted large turnout and sustained testimony from school officials, Planning Commission members and residents who urged council not to remove the seat.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Dozens of residents, school officials and Planning Commission members urged City Council on Tuesday to retain a longstanding Planning Commission seat appointed annually by the Middletown City School Board, saying the role gives schools a direct voice in land-use decisions that affect students and neighborhoods.
City planner Claire Fetters summarized the text amendment before council: the ordinance change would let council appoint all seven members of the Planning Commission and remove the seat currently filled by a voting member appointed by the Middletown City School District. Fetters said the proposed text change also would modify vacancy appointments so city council — rather than another authority — would fill openings.
Fetters noted the Planning Commission had voted 5–1 on Feb. 12 to recommend denial. Several written comments were in the record, she said.
Speakers opposing the change included Superintendent Debbie Hauser, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer…
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