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Thurston County appoints Yvonne Miller to planning commission; one commissioner abstains
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners appointed Yvonne Miller as the District 1 planning-commission representative for a term through Dec. 31, 2031; the motion passed with one abstention recorded by Commissioner Wayne Fournier.
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners on May 13 appointed Yvonne Miller to the planning commission as the District 1 representative for the term Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2031.
A motion to appoint Miller was moved and seconded during the agenda-setting session. When the board called for the vote, the motion carried; Commissioner Wayne Fournier registered an abstention. The clerk recorded the appointment for processing and indicated the reappointment or appointment would be reflected on the commission roster and brought forward per county appointment procedures.
Why it matters: planning-commission appointments affect land-use advisory capacity and ensure district representation in land-use reviews and recommendations to the county commissioners.
Details: Staff had the applications in the packet and the board discussed whether to place the item on the next business agenda or act at the work session. The board chose to make the appointment during the May 13 session.
Next steps: the clerk will finalize paperwork and post the planning-commission roster change per county practice.
