Commissioner announces resignation during public comments

During the public-comment portion of the meeting, a commissioner who did not identify themselves by full name in the transcript announced they would resign at the end of the year to spend more time with family and support aging parents. The commissioner said they would remain through December but not attend in January.

Chair and commissioners thanked the individual for their service and discussed the process for filling the vacancy. The chair stated that replacements are appointed by the mayor and encouraged anyone interested to apply. Commissioners noted that the vice chair (identified in the discussion as Alyssa) would assume duties until a replacement is appointed or until the vice chair’s own term ended, and encouraged members of the public who might be interested to consider applying.

The announcement came early in the meeting and did not produce a formal vote or further action; commissioners said the usual appointment process would be followed.

— Quote highlight — "I've been on planning and zoning 6 years back in the nineties and ... I am going to resign and so I can spend more time with family," the commissioner said.

The commission proceeded with its agenda after thanking the departing member and reminding the public about the mayoral appointment process.