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Planning director Summer Wilkes resigns; commissioners thank her for service
Summary
Planning Director Summer Wilkes announced her resignation at the June 4 Purcellville Planning Commission meeting, thanked staff and commissioners, and warned that a reduction in planning staff (from six to three) will reduce long‑range planning capacity.
Summer Wilkes, Purcellville’s planning director, addressed the commission at the start of the June 4 meeting to announce her resignation and to thank commissioners and staff for their collaboration. Wilkes said working for Purcellville brought “great challenges but also great rewards” and expressed appreciation for colleagues while urging continued public engagement in the upcoming comprehensive‑plan review.
Wilkes warned that the planning department’s staffing declined from six to three people over the past year, which she said will reduce long‑range planning capacity and require remaining staff to prioritize customer service. Commissioners offered formal thanks for her service during the meeting; the new chair and others noted Wilkes’ contributions to the zoning ordinance rewrite and the department’s work.
