Contact:

Kent Patton                         Karen Anderson

Kent.Patton@snoco.org      Karen.Anderson@snoco.org

425-388-3883                      425-388-3460

Representative Sought for Snohomish County Planning Commission

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 25, 2023 –Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers seeks a nominee for the Planning Commission, a body that advises the Executive, Council, and County departments regarding growth, development, land use, and community planning. The ideal candidate has experience in the fields of land use, transportation planning, housing, and related work. Interest in comprehensive planning, public health, architecture and design, and low-income housing development would also be an asset.

The Planning Commission benefits from members who offer diverse backgrounds and are able to share professional and lived experience in Snohomish County. Applicants should:

be committed to continuing to make Snohomish County a great place to live, work, and play

• have interest in, knowledge of, and/or professional experience in land use, zoning, or other aspects of community growth and health
• have an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how they impact planning and development
• be committed to community-building and community engagement
• understand transportation investments’ impacts on communities
• have an understanding of the full housing continuum, ranging from low-barrier housing to market-rate housing
• have experience communicating planning topics to a broad audience

Applicants must be a current Snohomish County resident and be able to attend monthly Commission meetings.

Find the application for this and dozens of other volunteer opportunities on Snohomish County Boards and Commissions at https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/OnlineBCBAForm or email Karen.Anderson@snoco.org for more information.