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Dana Point interim planning director thanks commission; Jonathan Lightfoot named incoming director
Summary
Interim planning director announced his time in the interim role is ending; the commission was told Jonathan Lightfoot will begin as the city’s planning director on March 2, joining from San Clemente, and commissioners publicly thanked the interim director for his service.
At the Feb. 23 Dana Point Planning Commission meeting interim planning staff delivered a brief staff report and announced a leadership transition.
The interim director said his time in the interim role had concluded and that Jonathan Lightfoot would join the planning department as the new director on March 2, arriving from San Clemente. The interim director thanked commissioners for their support while he served.
Commissioners publicly thanked the interim director for his service; one commissioner addressed him as "Jeff" during remarks of appreciation. Commissioner comments also recognized Commissioner Nelson's upcoming attendance at the League of Cities Planning Commissioners Conference and noted the upcoming Festival of Wales despite nearby construction.
Why it matters: Leadership transitions affect departmental continuity for planning reviews and future agenda items. The meeting record notes the staffing change and the start date for the incoming director; no further personnel details or administrative actions were discussed.
Next steps: Jonathan Lightfoot is expected to begin March 2 as stated at the meeting; the commission will continue regular business at its next scheduled meeting on March 9, 2026.
