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Chino council reappoints planning commissioner, names two ex officio members
Summary
Brandon Blanchard was reappointed to the Planning Commission and sworn in; Jerry Rowe and Drew Sasser were appointed as ex officio members. Council approved the appointments unanimously and swore in the new/returning members at the Feb. 4 meeting.
The Chino City Council on Feb. 4 reappointed Brandon Blanchard to the Planning Commission and appointed Jerry Rowe and Drew Sasser as ex officio members for the planning commission sphere of influence.
Mayor (name not specified) recommended Blancharda longtime commissioner described by councilmembersfor reappointment. Councilmember Flores moved to reappoint Blanchard and Mayor Pro Tem Kurt Burton seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The three appointees were sworn in at the dais before the council.
Why it matters: The planning commission reviews development proposals and advises the council on land-use matters. Councilmembers praised the experience of the returning commissioner and said the pool of applicants this cycle was strong, including engineers and attorneys who applied for open positions.
Details: Blanchard has served on the commission for many years and was described during the meeting as the commissions senior member; he said he was "humbled" and looked forward to continuing service. Jerry Rowe and Drew Sasser were selected as ex officio members to provide geographic balance, with one representative from the north area and one from the south area of the city.
Next steps: The newly sworn members will assume their duties immediately; staff will provide orientation and meeting schedules. Councilmembers thanked all applicants and encouraged continued civic participation.
