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Commission nominates working‑group liaisons, hears resignation and city appointment

Bend Planning Commission · August 11, 2026
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Summary

The commission agreed to nominate working‑group applicants and selected Suzanne and Erin as liaisons; staff announced the resignation of Commissioner Bob Gressens and the appointment of Kevin Cimino by the mayor and council. The commission also canceled its Aug. 24 meeting.

On agenda business, the commission reviewed applications for the neighborhood commercial sites working group and accepted three applicants representing different neighborhoods (applicants named during the meeting included Ian, Keraz, Karen Johnson and Kevin Moriarty). Commissioners agreed to nominate the applicants and selected two commissioners to serve as liaisons to the working group — Suzanne and Erin.

Staff reported that Commissioner Bob Gressens resigned after moving out of the area and that Kevin Cimino was appointed by the mayor and confirmed by council to fill the vacancy; Kevin is expected to join at the commission’s next regular meeting. Staff also said the Aug. 24 planning commission meeting will be canceled because there are no pressing matters after the commission’s recommendation to council.