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Tuscarawas County hires James C. Shively as Planning Commission director at $85,000
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved hiring James C. Shively as Tuscarawas County Planning Commission Director effective May 4, 2026, at an annual salary of $85,000, following the commission's recommendation; vote was 2–0 with one commissioner absent.
The Tuscarawas County Board of Commissioners on April 15 approved the hire of James C. Shively as the county Planning Commission director.
The resolution records that the Planning Commission posted the position, conducted interviews and recommended Shively. The board approved his appointment as an unclassified-service position effective May 4, 2026, at an annual salary of $85,000. The motion was moved by Commissioner Mitch Pace and seconded by Commissioner Kristin Zemis; the vote was Zemis yes, Pace yes, Greg Ress absent.
County Administrator Kris Lowdermilk told the board he was pleased to recommend Mr. Shively for the role. The meeting record did not include additional biographical details about Shively or a breakdown of benefits beyond the stated salary.
The resolution cites the position's status under the Ohio Revised Code as an unclassified service job. The board did not set additional conditions or probationary terms in the meeting minutes.
