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Mercer Island Planning Commission Seat Open for Application

Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Mercer Island City Council is recruiting for a vacant Planning Commission position, with applications due by Oct. 9, 2026.

The Planning Commission, established in 1960, advises the Council on growth management, land use policies, and development regulations. The open position is for a resident lay person with a term expiring May 31, 2028.

The City Clerk, Andrea Larson, is the contact for inquiries, and applications are available online through the city's website.

📄 Source: City of Mercer Island — News — https://www.mercerisland.gov/citycouncil/page/planning-commission-recruitment-open-through-october-9-2026

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Mercer Island City Council is recruiting for a vacant Planning Commission position“Planning Commission Recruitment - Open through October 9, 2026 The Mercer Island City Council is currently recruiting to fill an opening on the Planning Commission, and you can join!”
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Applications for the Planning Commission position are due by Oct. 9, 2026“The recruitment is open and applications will be accepted through Oct. 9, 2026.”
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The Planning Commission was established in 1960“Established in 1960, the Planning Commission's role is to advise the Council on growth management issues, land use policies, and development regulations.”
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The Planning Commission advises the Council on growth management“Established in 1960, the Planning Commission's role is to advise the Council on growth management issues, land use policies, and development regulations.”
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The Planning Commission advises the Council on land use policies“Established in 1960, the Planning Commission's role is to advise the Council on growth management issues, land use policies, and development regulations.”
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The Planning Commission advises the Council on development regulations“Established in 1960, the Planning Commission's role is to advise the Council on growth management issues, land use policies, and development regulations.”
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The open position is for a resident lay person“Planning Commission – Resident Lay Person (1 position – term expires May 31, 2028).”
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The term for the open position expires on May 31, 2028“Planning Commission – Resident Lay Person (1 position – term expires May 31, 2028).”
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The City Clerk, Andrea Larson, is the contact for inquiries“For questions, email the City Clerk. Andrea Larson, CMC City Clerk”
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Applications are available online through the city's websiteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.