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Commission appoints Cheyenne Lucander to Development Review Board
Summary
The commission appointed Cheyenne Lucander to the Development Review Board to fill a vacancy through 11/01/2027 after a motion and second; Lucander said she is studying urban and regional planning and expressed interest in equitable development.
The City Commission appointed Cheyenne Lucander to a vacancy on the Development Review Board on May 7. Lucander, who moved to Gainesville three and a half years ago and is pursuing graduate study in urban and regional planning, told commissioners she is committed to equity and justice in land‑use decisions.
Commissioner Willis moved to appoint Lucander to the vacancy ending Nov. 1, 2027; the motion passed unanimously of those present. Staff noted board members who are not replaced may continue to serve until a successor is appointed, avoiding institutional knowledge gaps.
Why it matters: The Development Review Board is an advisory body that reviews development orders and certificates of appropriateness; new membership shapes local development review deliberations.
What’s next: Lucander will assume the board seat and participate in upcoming board meetings.
