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Philip Combs elected chair; Ellen Talbot chosen vice chair of Lakewood Planning Commission; minutes approved
Summary
The Lakewood Planning Commission held nominations and hand votes for chair and vice chair, electing Philip Combs as chair and Ellen Talbot as vice chair. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes by voice vote.
The Lakewood Planning Commission elected Philip Combs as chair and Ellen Talbot as vice chair during nominations and hand votes at the start of its meeting. Commissioners also approved the previous meeting’s minutes by voice vote.
Nominations and outcome
Commissioner Sharon Wallace nominated Commissioner Ellen Talbot for chair; separate nominations were made for Commissioner Philip Combs and Commissioner Mark Hair. After members cast a single hand vote for their preferred nominee, the commission counted raised hands; staff reported five in favor of Philip Combs, and the chair declared Combs the new chair. For vice chair, Commissioner Herr nominated Commissioner Philip Lindholm and Dr. Sharon Wallace nominated Commissioner Ellen Talbot; Talbot received four raised hands while Lindholm received two, and Talbot was declared vice chair.
Approval of minutes
Commissioner Lynn Larson moved to approve the prior meeting minutes and Commissioner Herr seconded the motion. The commission approved the minutes by voice vote.
Ending: leadership and next steps
The newly elected chair, Commissioner Philip Combs, presided over the remainder of the meeting. The commission moved on to new business and scheduled follow‑up items including the February 5 public hearing on the multifamily tax exemption.
