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Planning director outlines software conversion, staffing changes and comp-plan work sessions

Montgomery County Planning Commission · November 20, 2025
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Montgomery County planning staff announced the Public Service Authority is now a county department, a new utilities director, a promotion to GIS manager, OpenGov software implementation set for Jan. 5, and upcoming comprehensive-plan work sessions beginning Dec. 10.

The Montgomery County planning director reported several administrative and operational changes at the commission’s Nov. 19 meeting, including a departmental reorganization, staff promotions, and an information-technology transition intended to speed permitting.

The director said the Public Service Authority is now organized under the county umbrella while retaining its board; "Justin Shepherd was hired as the utilities director," the director said, praising his early performance.…

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