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Atoka appoints Don Schwarz to Planning Commission

Town of Atoka Board of Mayor and Aldermen · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Aken appointed Don Schwarz to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy left by Vicki Shipley; Schwarz introduced himself and said he moved to Atoka in 2022 and has an urban-planning background.

Mayor Barry Aken announced the appointment of Don Schwarz to fill a Planning Commission vacancy created by Vicki Shipley's retirement. Schwarz introduced himself to the board and public as Don Schwarz of 301 Beverly Drive, said he moved to Atoka in fall 2022, has a bachelor's degree in urban planning and currently works with the Alzheimer's Association. He said he looks forward to serving on the commission and learning more about town planning matters.

Mayor Aken said the appointment was informational at this meeting and that Schwarz would be ready to attend Planning Commission meetings after his scheduled absence at the commission's March meeting.

The appointment was presented to the board as a matter of information; no separate roll-call confirmation was recorded at this meeting.