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Council interviews three planning commission candidates; appointment deferred to full session
Summary
Three applicants—Jonathan Siegel, Gary Jones and Deanna Jacobson—interviewed for one planning commission vacancy created by a March 10 resignation; councilors expressed preferences but deferred a final appointment until a full meeting when an absent councilor can participate.
The Springfield City Council interviewed three candidates for one opening on the Planning Commission created by Commissioner Rhodes’ resignation effective March 10. The vacant seat’s term expires Dec. 31, 2026.
Sarah Weaver, planning commission assistant, opened the interviews and explained the vacancy and term. Candidates Jonathan Siegel, Gary Jones and Deanna Jacobson each described…
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