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Skagit County Planning Commission Vacancy Announced

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Skagit County announced a vacancy on the Planning Commission for District 3, inviting residents to apply for a four-year term. The vacancy requires candidates to live in District 3 and will serve until August 31, 2030.

The Planning Commission advises county officials on land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County. In 2026 and 2027, the Commission will focus on siting clean energy facilities, reviewing annual plan amendments, and updating the Critical Areas Ordinance. Applications are due by the date specified in the call for applications, with a deadline to be determined.

The Commission meets twice monthly in Mount Vernon and is composed of nine members, three from each Commissioner District. Residents can apply online or submit a letter of interest with contact details to the County Commissioners' office.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Home/press/082426.htm
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    Skagit County announced a vacancy on the Planning Commission for District 3“There is currently one vacancy on the Planning Commission in District 3.”
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    Residents are invited to apply for a four-year term“Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms.”
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    The vacancy requires candidates to live 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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    The term will 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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    The Planning Commission advises county officials on land use plans and regulations“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 serves in unincorporated Skagit County“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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    In 2026, the Commission will focus 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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    In 2027, the Commission will focus 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 Commission will review annual plan amendments in 2026 and 2027“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 Commission will update the Critical Areas Ordinance in 2026 and 2027“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 are due by the date specified in the call for applicationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The deadline for applications is to be determinedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The Commission meets twice monthly in Mount Vernon“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 Commission is composed of nine members“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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    Three members of the Commission are from each Commissioner District“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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    Residents can apply online for the Planning Commission“The application form can be found here: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/CountyCommissioners/boardsandcommittees.htm.”
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    Residents can submit a letter of interest with contact details to the County Commissioners' office“You may also prepare a letter of interest with the following information: Name, physical address, phone number, ema”

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