Planning director discloses perceived conflict on Black Diamond Resources application

Sep 10, 2026

Planning director disclosed a perceived conflict related to Black Diamond Resources' special-use permit; she said she will step out during discussion and reassigned duties to the assistant planning director to preserve impartiality.

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Before the work session on Sept. 9, Montgomery County planning director (identified in the meeting as Miss Hopkins) disclosed a potential perceived conflict of interest tied to a separate lease agreement involving her husband and a landowner with properties related to a Black Diamond Resources special-use permit application (SUP26-8).

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