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Scappoose Planning Commission re‑elects Scott Jensen as chair, Harlo Bernwald as vice chair

Scappoose Planning Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

At its regular meeting the Scappoose Planning Commission confirmed Scott Jensen to continue as chair and Harlo Bernwald to continue as vice chair by voice vote; commissioners also recused where indicated and proceeded to a public hearing on a consolidated land‑use application.

The Scappoose Planning Commission confirmed its leadership for the coming term, voting to retain Scott Jensen as chair and Harlo Bernwald as vice chair.

During roll call the commission solicited nominations. A commissioner nominated Scott Jensen to continue as chair and the nomination was seconded; the commission approved Jensen’s continuation by voice vote. Harlo Bernwald indicated willingness to continue as vice chair and was confirmed by voice vote after a second. Commissioners noted any recusal on record where appropriate.

The leadership votes occurred at the start of the meeting before the commission opened a consolidated quasi‑judicial hearing on an Olstead Self Storage land‑use application. After leadership was confirmed, the commission proceeded to the staff report and public hearing for the application.