Planning Commission
The Douglas County Planning Commission is a nine-member body appointed by the Board of Commissioners to prepare recommendations on planning matters and development regulations. The Planning Commission is responsible for facilitating comprehensive planning in Douglas County through the development and recommendation of plans, processes and regulations. It is the role of the Planning Commission to evaluate the characteristics of Douglas County, prepare forecasts and conduct citizen participation activities to determine the most prudent course of action to take to promote the well-being of the county and our environment for the citizens of the generations yet born.
The Planning Commission consists of nine volunteer members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners equally proportionate to the three commissioner districts. Member terms are four years in length.
The current members of the Douglas County Planning Commission and the community areas they live in are:
- Monty Bickford, East Wenatchee
- Norman Cavadini, Bridgeport
- Britt Dudek, East Wenatchee
- Robert Eley, East Wenatchee
- Lee Hemmer, Del Rio
- Carol Kavanaugh, East Wenatchee
- Don Miller, Fancher Heights
- Bill Millett, East Wenatchee
- Fred Suter, East Wenatchee
Planning Commission meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of each month. Contact Land Services staff at 140 19th St NW, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 or call(509) 884-7173 for meeting information.
