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Planning Commission
| The Cumberland County Planning Commission is comprised of nine county residents, providing representation from all areas of the County. Members are appointed by the County Commissioners to serve for a term of four years. In addition to the nine voting members, the Planning Commission has two non-voting, ex-officio members.
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Board Members:
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Chris Knarr, AICP, Chair
Term Expires: December 31, 2010
Residence: Mechanicsburg Borough
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Ron Glesner, Vice Chair
Term Expires: December 31, 2011
Residence: North Newton Township
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Allan Williams
Term Expires: December 31, 2012
Residence: North Newton Township
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Bruce Rosendale
Term Expires: December 31, 2012
Residence: Middlesex Township
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William Forrey
Term Expires: December 31, 2011
Residence: Camp Hill Borough
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Barbara Wilson
Term Expires: December 31, 2010
Residence: South Middleton Township
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Debi Ealer
Term Expires: December 31, 2010
Residence: North Middleton Township
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Jackie Eakin
Term Expires: December 31, 2011
Residence: Silver Spring Township
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Rajesh Jain
Term Expires: December 31, 2011
Residence: Silver Spring Township
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Ex-Officio Members:
Gary Eichelberger, Chairman,
Cumberland County Board of Commissioners |
Forrest "Bud" Brown |
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cumberland County Planning Commission is to investigate, coordinate, and administer all matters that have direct and/or indirect impact upon Cumberland County so as to maintain the highest quality of life for its inhabitants, maintain a balance between urban centers and rural areas, and meet the needs of the County’s present population without compromising the needs of future generations.
The Commission’s functions shall include:
• Provide advice to the Commissioners of Cumberland County on all matters relevant to the mission of the Cumberland County Planning Commission
• Develop a County Comprehensive Plan with ongoing updates
• Interface with county agencies and adjacent county planning agencies to enhance regional planning and cooperation.
• Provide advice, review and recommendations to local officials concerning all matters relevant to local and regional planning.
• Foster cooperative efforts of its citizens and communities so as to promote the overall quality of life and betterment of the County.
The Commission’s goals shall include:
• The protection and preservation of our natural and cultural heritage to include open space, greenways and farmland preservation.
• The revitalization of our urban communities
• The development of our communities so as to afford a high quality of living standard
• The maintenance of a sustainable economy
• The mobilization and investment in the talents of our human resources
• The promotion of strong planning leadership, awareness, responsibility, and involvement in county and community planning issues.
• The coordination of planning priorities for transportation, economic development, tourism and other planning organizations within the County.
Adopted April 2002
Email the Cumberland County Planning Commission at: Cumberland County Planning
Become a Planning Commission Member
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