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Planning Commission vacancy filled

VisaliaJun 29, 20261 min read

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Cristina Gutierrez was appointed to fill the pending Planning Commission vacancy through June 30, 2028, in a unanimous Council vote.

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The City Council interviewed seven applicants for one open seat on the Planning Commission and chose Cristina Gutierrez. The appointment fills the vacancy through June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimous, so all Council members present supported the decision.

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Appointed Cristina Gutierrez to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.
The appointment passed unanimously.

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Jun 29, 2026, 11:30 PMAdministration Board Roomcompleted

Special Meeting - Planning Commission Interviews Note: This meeting will not be live streamed or recorded.

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CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING - 4:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Citizens are now invited to comment on items listed on the Special Meeting agenda. The Council asks that you keep your comments concise and positive. Creative criticism, presented with appropriate courtesy, is welcome. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes, and a timer will notify you when your time is expired. Please begin your comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
SPECIAL SESSION AND ACTIONS ITEMS (as described)
Planning Commissioner Interviews - Conduct interviews and appoint one applicant to fill the pending Planning Commission vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2028, defer the decision or reopen the recruitment process.
ADJOURNMENT
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Planning Commission vacancy filled

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