Commission recommends two candidates to fill planning commission vacancies

Oct 16, 2025

The commission recommended Samantha Elliott and John 'Jake' Jefferson to the Board of County Commissioners to fill two vacant planning commission seats after a brief interview and discussion of qualifications.

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The Planning Commission considered two applicants to fill two current vacancies on the county planning commission. Commissioners reviewed application materials and heard from John Jefferson (who said his legal name is John but goes by Jake), who described a background in land surveying, construction and work as a senior engineering technician for the City of Elko and said he has experience with GIS and plan review.

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