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Planning commission honors former commissioner Zach Ashertash; approves consent items with two abstentions
Summary
The Bakersfield Planning Commission on Feb. 6 honored former commissioner Zach Ashertash, now a member of the Bakersfield City Council, and approved consent calendar items, with Commissioner Neal abstaining on at least one vote and Chair Daniel Kader recusing from item 6D.
Phil Burns, the City of Bakersfield development services director, opened the Feb. 6 Planning Commission meeting by recognizing Zach Ashertash for his service on the commission before his election to the Bakersfield City Council.
"Zach has faithfully served Planning Commission until February, '24. That's when he was elected by the citizens of Bakersfield to the city council," Burns said, presenting a plaque.
Ashertash, who addressed the commission after the presentation, thanked commissioners and described his time on the Planning Commission as a valuable experience. "It's such a blessing to be able to serve ... I miss the planning commission, but I…
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