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Residents press county on planning‑commission disclosures; mixed responses prompt attorney review
Summary
Public commenters told the Harris County Board that a planning commissioner failed to disclose a familial real‑estate connection in a rezoning matter, citing OCGA §36‑67A‑1, and urged stronger training and enforcement. Others who researched the case said they found no legal conflict and recommended formal review by the county attorney.
During citizen comments the board heard competing public testimony about the planning commission's handling of conflicts of interest.
Megan Gunther, speaking as a resident and development‑authority board member, said she found a case where a planning commissioner did not disclose that a brother who is a licensed real‑estate professional had been actively involved with the subject property and related easements. She…
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