By Emerson Drake
4/20/11
After a lengthy night of interviews, the Special Economic Development Committee, consisting of Councilperson Brad Hawn and Councilperson Stephanie Burnside, nominated Greg Matas and Jaylen French to the Board of Zoning Adjustment(BZA).
Planning Commission incumbent Pat Gillum and BZA Chairperson Amy Neuman were chosen for the Planning Commission.The BZA is also known as the baby board where one can get much needed experience to prepare themselves for the Planning Commission.
The BZA runner up was Evan Yoshino who we considered another worthy candidate,, who if an immediate opening were to occur, and would make a good addition to the BZA.
We feel, as apparently does the selection committee, that experience on the BZA is a necessary part of the selection process for the Planning Commission.
The list nominated candidates will be sent to the Modesto City Council for the final vote.
And no Rod Olsen wasn't chosen despite mentioning his wife's endorsement.
