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Lawrence introduces Jocelyn Patterson as new zoning and planning director
Summary
The Lawrence City Council introduced Jocelyn Patterson as the city’s new zoning and planning director; Patterson, who holds a master’s in historic preservation, said she plans to focus on preserving the built environment while supporting economic development.
The mayor introduced Jocelyn Patterson as Lawrence’s new zoning and planning director during the July council meeting, emphasizing her academic and public-facing experience.
Patterson, who said she recently earned a Master of Science in historic preservation and attended Clark Atlanta University for undergraduate work in mass communications and public relations, told the council she is “very excited to be here.” The mayor noted Patterson’s background as a museum interpreter and her work with historic tax credit consultants as assets for overseeing preservation-sensitive zoning decisions.
City leaders framed the hire as part of efforts to protect the city’s built environment while supporting economic development. Patterson said preservation is a tool for economic growth in small towns and expressed a desire to meet individually with council members to better understand their visions and priorities.
There was no formal vote recorded for the appointment during the meeting; Patterson was presented to the council and spoke briefly. The mayor said the administration will continue onboarding and working with the planning department on projects tied to historic preservation and development.
