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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviews and takes action on certain planning applications and makes recommendations to the City Council on land use issues. The Planning Commission meets on Tuesdays that are scheduled the same week as the City Council meetings - the Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Planning Commission meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Administration Building, 37101 Newark Boulevard, 6th Floor, Newark. For meeting agendas or minutes please click here.

Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, for a four-year term.

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 510-578-4330.

 

Janet Drews, Chairperson

Term expires: 12/2014 

Robert Marshall, Vice-Chairperson

Term expires: 12/2014

Glen Kramer

Term expires: 12/2015

Karen Bridges

Term expires: 12/2012

William Fitts

 Term expires: 12/2015

Bernie Nillo

Term expires:  12/2013

Marla Blowers

Term expires: 12/2012