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The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council ratify proposed amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies. The Community Development Department also reported operating with a 40% staff reduction, while the commission reviewed proposed Comprehensive Plan updates involving land use, housing, the Urban Growth Area, and new goals and policies.
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The recommendation moves the proposed Countywide Planning Policy changes to City Council for consideration, with a workshop planned for March and action expected later that month. The Comprehensive Plan updates are still under review and may go to a City Council workshop in February or March; no action was recorded on those updates. The commission also elected Ryan Bradley as its 2026 chair and Jeffrey Ward as vice chair.
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