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Planning staff transition: Boone to retire; alternate James Bruce to be proposed for commission seat
Summary
At the March 24 meeting Lake Oswego staff announced that a long‑time staff member, Boone, will retire at month’s end and that the City Council will consider appointing alternate James Bruce to fill a Planning Commission vacancy on April 1, with an anticipated first day April 14.
During other business at the March 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting staff announced two personnel items: a planned retirement by a senior city staff member and a forthcoming appointment to a vacant Planning Commission seat.
A staff member identified in the meeting as Boone said he will retire effective the end of the month and that Ellen Osenock, the city attorney, will fill in during the interim. “I will be retiring and I'm retiring effective the end of this month. So it's been a joy to work with each of you,” Boone said.
Long Range Planning Manager Eric Olsen told commissioners the vacancy left by Commissioner Scannone would be filled by James Bruce, an alternate appointed last year. Olsen said staff will bring a resolution to the City Council agenda on April 1 recommending Bruce’s appointment, and that if the Council confirms the appointment Bruce’s anticipated first day as a commissioner would be April 14 to allow onboarding before commission business resumes.
Olsen described Bruce as an alternate who has been following commission issues and said staff expects him to be ready to step in if confirmed. No formal action by the Planning Commission was required to place the name on the City Council agenda; the Council will make the appointment.
Commissioners thanked Boone for his service during the meeting; no additional personnel actions were taken at the March 24 session.
