Engineer's request for two permit coordinators draws split reaction from commissioners

Jul 27, 2026

County engineers sought two permit coordinators to handle increased permit reviews and interagency coordination; commissioners debated delaying hires, using an administrative assistant, or funding a mid‑year trial hire.

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County engineering staff presented a draft job description for two permit coordinator positions intended to perform routine technical reviews, coordinate with fire marshal and neighboring cities, track violations and move permits through review. The engineer warned permit review times could lengthen without extra capacity, noting "our office has 250 hours of comp time" and a sustained permit volume increase.

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