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Oregon City Planning Commission swears in new commissioner, re-elects chair and vice chair; commissioner announces resignation

Oregon City Planning Commission · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The commission swore in Trace Guumont, re-elected Commissioner Espy as chair and Commissioner Dole as vice chair by unanimous vote, and heard Commissioner LaSalle announce his resignation effective at the end of the meeting.

The Oregon City Planning Commission opened its meeting by swearing in a newly appointed commissioner and completing its officer elections before taking up a land-use hearing.

Staff introduced Trace Guumont as the new planning commissioner and arranged a group photo. The commission then opened nominations for chair and vice chair. Commissioner Espy was nominated to remain as chair and was seconded; later, Commissioner Dole was nominated and confirmed as vice chair. Roll-call votes recorded unanimous support for both positions.

Near the end of the meeting, Commissioner LaSalle announced he had tendered his resignation effective at the end of the evening and said he appreciated his time on the commission, estimating roughly six years of service. The chair and staff thanked LaSalle for his service.

The meeting then proceeded to the scheduled hearing and subsequent business and adjourned after brief discussion of future work-plan items such as potential code amendments and consideration of commercial infill on Wallowa/Malala Avenue.