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Emeryville council appoints Sam Gould to planning commission after contested debate
Summary
The Emeryville City Council voted 4–1 on March 4 to appoint Sam Gould to the Planning Commission for a term beginning April 24, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
The Emeryville City Council voted 4–1 on March 4 to appoint Sam Gould to the Planning Commission for a term beginning April 24, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
Gould, a two-year resident with a history of civic involvement, told the council he served on the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee and had campaigned for council previously. "I deeply love Emeryville and believe in the path it is set for itself going forward," Gould said in his opening remarks, urging the council that he would help carry out the general plan and housing element goals and focus on housing and transportation implementation.
Why it matters: The Planning Commission makes findings and recommendations that affect land use, design review and…
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