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Skagit County Planning Commission Seeks District 3 Applicant

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Skagit County is accepting applications for a vacant seat on the Planning Commission in District 3, according to a notice published on August 24, 2026. The Planning Commission, which advises county officials on land use and development, consists of nine members serving four-year terms. The vacancy in District 3 will require a nominee to serve until August 31, 2030. Applications must be submitted by residents living within District 3. The Planning Commission is currently focused on siting clean energy facilities, updating the Critical Areas Ordinance, and reviewing development code amendments. Applications can be submitted through a form on the county's website or via a letter of interest with required contact details.

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Skagit County is accepting applications for a vacant seat on the Planning Commission in District 3“There is currently one vacancy on the Planning Commission in District 3. This call for applications is for residents who live in District 3 of Skagit County and would like to be considered for a seat on the Planning Commission.”
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A notice published on August 24, 2026“August 24, 2026 Call for Applications for the Skagit County Planning Commission The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County. In 2026 and 2027, the Planning Commission will focus on siting clean energy facilities, reviewing the annual docket of comprehensive plan, development code, and zoning map amendments, and updating the Critical Areas Ordinance. For more information about current Planning Commission work items, please visit: www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/PlanningAndPermit/communplan.htm The Planning Commission consists of nine members (three from each Commissioner District) and usually meets twice monthly in Mount Vernon at the Commissioner’s Administrative Building. Meetings are broadcast live on Skagit 21 and archived online. More information about the Planning Commission is available at: www.skagitcounty.net/planningcommission. There is currently one vacancy on the Planning Commission in District 3. This call for applications is for residents who live in District 3 of Skagit County and would like to be considered for a seat on the Planning Commission. Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms. The applicant nominated for the vacant seat will serve a term which expires on August 31, 2030. Please use the link below for a map of the three districts in Skagit County. Skagit County iMap The application form can be found here: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/CountyCommissioners/boardsandcommittees.htm. You may also prepare a letter of interest with the following information: Name, physical address, phone number, ema”
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The Planning Commission advises county officials on land use and development“The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County.”
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The Planning Commission consists of nine members serving four-year terms“The Planning Commission consists of nine members (three from each Commissioner District) and usually meets twice monthly in Mount Vernon at the Commissioner’s Administrative Building.”
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The vacancy in District 3 will require a nominee to serve until August 31, 2030“The applicant nominated for the vacant seat will serve a term which expires on August 31, 2030.”
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Applications must be submitted by residents living within District 3“There is currently one vacancy on the Planning Commission in District 3. This call for applications is for residents who live in District 3 of Skagit County and would like to be considered for a seat on the Planning Commission.”
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The Planning Commission is currently focused on siting clean energy facilities“In 2026 and 2027, the Planning Commission will focus on siting clean energy facilities, reviewing the annual docket of comprehensive plan, development code, and zoning map amendments, and updating the Critical Areas Ordinance.”
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The Planning Commission is currently focused on updating the Critical Areas Ordinance“In 2026 and 2027, the Planning Commission will focus on siting clean energy facilities, reviewing the annual docket of comprehensive plan, development code, and zoning map amendments, and updating the Critical Areas Ordinance.”
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The Planning Commission is currently focused on reviewing development code amendments“In 2026 and 2027, the Planning Commission will focus on siting clean energy facilities, reviewing the annual docket of comprehensive plan, development code, and zoning map amendments, and updating the Critical Areas Ordinance.”
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Applications can be submitted through a form on the county's website“The application form can be found here: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/CountyCommissioners/boardsandcommittees.htm.”
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Applications can be submitted via a letter of interest with required contact details“You may also prepare a letter of interest with the following information: Name, physical address, phone number, ema”