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Holtville Council names two new planning commissioners
Summary
The council appointed Devron Gray and Stacy Britschke to fill two openings on the Planning Commission; terms and applicants were discussed during public comment and candidate statements.
The Holtville City Council appointed Devron Gray and Stacy Britschke to two vacancies on the Planning Commission, filling seats left open after the November election and other departures.
The city received six applications for the openings: Stacy Britschke, Devron Gray, Grecia Mesa, Teresa Munger, Thomas Rose and Brian Vega. Applicants and several council members spoke during the meeting about the need for a planning commission with varied skills to guide long-term land-use decisions.
Devron Gray will fill the first vacancy, taking a term that expires in 2026, while Stacy Britschke will serve the term expiring in 2028, the council said. Candidates who spoke emphasized community ties and professional experience: Brian Vega, who described regional housing concerns and encouraged the council to consider zoning as a tool to attract development; Teresa Munger spoke about her long family history in the city and said she would ask questions and be an outspoken commissioner. Both Gray and Britschke told the council they had time to serve and were prepared to attend meetings regularly.
Councilmembers voted unanimously to approve the appointments. The council also asked staff to adjust the formal term expirations so appointments align with the city's scheduling practice and to provide contact information to the new commissioners.
The appointments bring the Planning Commission back to a full complement of members, which staff said will allow the board to resume regular reviews of zoning and development applications.
