Commission tables appointment until second applicant can be interviewed

Apr 13, 2026

The Planning Commission deferred selecting a candidate to fill a vacancy after one applicant (Brian Riffel) failed to appear; the commission will interview Riffel before making a recommendation to City Council.

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The Planning Commission reviewed two applications to fill a vacant seat on April 13. Applicant Tracy Gratto answered commissioners' questions in an on‑record interview; the second applicant, Brian Riffel, did not attend. Commissioner Anthony Lawson moved to table a decision until Riffel can be interviewed; Commissioner Charles Hales seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

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