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Joint committee confirms two Land Use Planning Commission nominees from Penobscot and Washington counties
Summary
The committee recommended confirmation of Peter Pray (Penobscot County nominee) and Wayne Jones (Washington County nominee) to the Land Use Planning Commission following nominee statements and county endorsements; votes were unanimous with absences noted.
The Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on Jan. 12 recommended confirmation of two nominees to the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC).
Peter Pray of Millinocket was nominated for reappointment by the Penobscot County Commissioners. Penobscot interim administrator Gary Lamb and Commissioner David Marshall spoke on Pray's behalf, citing long service and local representation of unorganized territories. Pray described his upbringing in the unorganized territory, decades of experience in regional industry and his service on the commission. The committee carried out a roll call and recorded a favorable recommendation; the transcript records a unanimous vote in favor with one member absent.
Wayne Jones of Trescot Township was nominated by the Washington County Commissioners. Washington County Chair David Burns described Jones's business experience and service on the county budget advisory committee. Jones spoke about his lifetime connection to the township, practical experience in construction and trucking, and stewardship priorities for LUPC. After questions, the committee voted to recommend Jones's confirmation; the vote was recorded as unanimous with two members absent.
Votes and next steps: The committee will send written notice of its recommendations to the President of the Senate and the nominations will proceed through the Senate confirmation process under 3 MRSA §157.
