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Vernal reappoints four commissioners and adds two new Planning Commission members

Vernal City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The Council approved reappointments for Steven Lytle, Ryan Balk, Troy Allred, and Brittany Young to 2026–2030 terms and appointed Aaron Bancroft and Hailey Todd to two-year terms to preserve staggered membership. Council cited continuity and institutional knowledge as reasons for reappointment.

Assistant City Manager Braeden Christofferson presented the proposed Planning Commission slate and told the Council that retaining current members would provide continuity for ongoing land-use reviews. The Council was advised that Steven Lytle, Ryan Balk, Troy Allred, and Brittany Young were recommended for reappointment to 2026–2030 terms, while Aaron Bancroft and Hailey Todd were proposed as new members on two-year terms to fill recent vacancies.

Councilmember Robin O'Driscoll moved to approve the Planning Commission appointments as presented and Councilmember Nick Porter seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Staff said two alternate member recommendations would be brought forward later to complete the seven-member commission.