The Planning Commission oversees implementation of the City's Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission reviews and approves or denies applications for various types of land uses. In addition, the Planning Commission is currently overseeing the update of the City's Comprehensive Plan as part of the state-mandated Periodic Review process.
Each Councilor has one counterpart and must make nomination from their own ward. The Mayor has three nominations who are at large. Members must live within the Albany city limits; no more than four members shall be from any single city ward. There are limits on the number of members engaged in the same form of employment.
Required by ORS 227.020 and duties described by AMC 2.16
Members
Term of office: 4 years
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JoAnn Miller C | 8/24/2016 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2022 | 1st |
| Dala Rouse | 5/24/1995 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2022 | 7th |
| Theodore Bunch, Jr. | 1/27/2021 | Mayor | 12/31/2023 | — |
| Vacant | APPLY | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2023 | — |
| Diane Hunsaker VC | 8/23/2017 | Mayor | 12/31/2023 | 1st |
| Bill Ryals architect | 1/13/2021 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2024 | 1st |
| Jackie Montague | 5/11/2022 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Sonja Neperud real estate broker | 1/27/2021 | Mayor | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Karen Cardosa | 9/28/2022 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2025 | — |
*Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.
C = Chair, VC = Vice Chair
Staff Liaison
David Martineau
Planning Supervisor
541-917-7555
david.martineau@cityofalbany.net
Upcoming Meetings
October 3, 2022, 5:15pm (Canceled)
Council Chambers, City Hall
October 17, 2022, 5:15pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
