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Commissioners narrow planning commission interviews to improve geographic representation

5711736 · September 4, 2025
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Commissioner Patricia Thompson urged the board to prioritize an applicant from District 5 because that district comprises more than half the county's land area. County staff said board members must balance limits on applicants from incorporated areas and recommended inviting applicants from Districts 5 and 1 to interview.

Commissioner Patricia Thompson urged the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners to favor an applicant from District 5 for an upcoming planning commission interview because District 5 covers more than half the county's land mass and currently lacks representation.

"I would like to urge my colleagues to look kindly on the application of the applicant from District 5," Commissioner Patricia Thompson said during the board's work…

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