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Supervisors debate Planning Commission's role in CIP prioritization
Summary
Board members debated whether the Planning Commission should set CIP priorities or provide expert guidance; Supervisor Ferguson said he was "not comfortable with Planning Commission deciding this list and then the Board feels obligated."
Supervisor David Ferguson questioned how much weight the Planning Commission's rankings should have in setting the county's Capital Improvement Plan, saying he was "not comfortable with Planning Commission deciding this list and then the Board feels obligated." Supervisor Dotson and Chairman Tim Taylor replied that the Planning Commission offers subject-matter expertise and can align projects with the Comprehensive Plan.
Deputy County Administrator Mandy Belyea said staff will adjust the fall CIP planning process to bring more Board members into the discussions and involve the Planning Commission earlier. The exchange focused on process design rather than a final decision on any specific project list.
