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Fife Planning Commission reappoints Chair Waldner, Vice Chair Kohler for 2026
Summary
The commission voted to continue Chair Waldner and Vice Chair Kohler in their leadership roles for 2026 after a motion from Commissioner Bond; Commissioner Dominique abstained. The vote carried and no further leadership changes were scheduled.
At the Jan. 5 meeting the Fife Planning Commission reappointed Chair Waldner and Vice Chair Kohler for calendar year 2026. Commissioner Bond moved to continue the current leadership and the motion was seconded; Commissioner Dominique announced an abstention and the chair called the motion carried.
Why it matters: The chair runs meetings, may call special meetings and presides over public hearings while retaining a full vote. Commissioners discussed the value of leadership continuity as the city moves into implementation of the recently adopted comprehensive plan and upcoming projects in the city center.
Details: The motion to continue the existing chair and vice chair passed; staff recorded no formal opposition. The commission will proceed under the current leadership while staff returns with code updates and project-focused items for future meetings.
Ending: The commission moved to the next agenda item after the vote; no changes to leadership were made beyond this reappointment.
