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Planning Commission

Overview

Regular Meetings

  • 7:00 p.m.
  • 2nd Tuesday of every month
  • Additional meetings called, as needed, 3rd Tuesday
  • Grand Haven City Hall
    519 Washington Avenue
    Grand Haven MI 49417

Member Qualifications

    Consists of nine (9) members who shall represent insofar as is possible different professions or occupations and who shall be appointed by the mayor, but such appointment shall always be subject to the approval by a majority vote of the city council. All members of the planning commission shall serve as such without compensation and in this case also the appointed members shall hold no other municipal office except that one of such appointed members may be a member of the zoning board of appeals. One member may be a non-resident of the city who has an interest in the planning of the general area of which the City of Grand Haven is a part.

    Term Length: 3 years

Members

  • Mike Dora
    Term Expires: June 30, 2024
  • Ryan Galligan, ZBA Liaison
    Term Expires: June 30, 2026
  • Dan Borchers
    Term Expires: June 30, 2025
  • Amy Kozanecki
    Term Expires: June 30, 2025
  • Tamera Owens
    Term Expires: June 30, 2026
  • Joe Pierce
    Term Expires: June 30, 2026
  • David Skelly
    Term Expires: June 30, 2026
  • Jennifer Smelker
    Term Expires: June 30, 2024
  • Magda Smolenska
    Term Expires: June 30, 2024

Staff Support

References