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March 26, 2026 Call for Applications for the Skagit County Planning CommissionThe 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. In 2026, the Planning Commission will be working on siting for clean energy facilities, as well as other various code amendments regarding accessory dwelling units, flood damage prevention, and stormwater. For more information about current Planning Commission work items, please visit: www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/PlanningAndPermit/communplan.htm 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. Meetings are broadcast live on Skagit 21 and archived online. More information about the Planning Commission is available at: www.skagitcounty.net/planningcommission. 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. Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms. The applicant nominated for the vacant seat will continue serving a term which expires on August 31, 2029. Please use the link below for a map of the three districts in Skagit County. The application form can be found here: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/CountyCommissioners/boardsandcommittees.htm. You may also prepare a letter of interest with the following information:
Email your application no later than Friday, April 17th, at 4:30 p.m. to the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at commissioners@co.skagit.wa.us or by mail at 1800 Continental Place Ste 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. If you have questions, please email commissioners@co.skagit.wa.us or call 360-416-1300. |
