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Poulsbo planning commissioners discuss term length and reappointment process; keep six-year terms for now

3310318 · May 13, 2025
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Commissioners debated whether to shorten six-year Planning Commission terms and introduce term limits. After discussion, the commission signaled no immediate code change and asked staff to pursue a more formal council reappointment process.

Members of the Poulsbo Planning Commission discussed whether the commission’s six-year terms should be shortened to four years and whether term limits are appropriate, and by the end of the discussion commissioners indicated they would not pursue an immediate code amendment.

The item was presented as a discussion topic, not a formal proposal. Planning staff said the current term length for planning commissioners is six years and noted that other city boards and commissions commonly use four-year terms. Staff suggested there was time to consider any change, and that a code…

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