Planning Commission

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Mission Statement

The Planning Commission Believes:

  • Property owners and residents of White Salmon deserve high-quality, professional community planning services. This includes comprehensive attention to land use, zoning, density regulations, community growth, environmental quality, and the overall enhancement of the community’s quality of life.
  • Land use policies and management practices within the White Salmon Urban Growth Area shall align with the city's established goals, objectives, and planning principles.
  • City ordinances shall be regularly updated to ensure they support sound land use and community development practices while complying with Washington State Land Use Law.
  • A proactive annexation program shall be implemented to incorporate properties contiguous to White Salmon, with the goal of expanding the city’s tax base. This program shall consider the capacity of the city’s utilities and street infrastructure to handle the growth.
  • Fiscal policies and decisions must ensure that adequate resources are allocated to meet the department’s mission and achieve its goals effectively.

 

Planning Commission Members

Position 1: Nate Loker​ • Term: 7/1/2022-6/30/2026*
E-mail: Natel@whitesalmonwa.gov
*This term began 7/1/2022 and was filled due to vacancy on 06/04/2025

Position 2: Michael Morneault • Term: 7/1/2022-6/30/2026
E-mail: MichaelM@whitesalmonwa.gov 

Position 3: Carl Trabant • Term: 7/1/2024-6/30/2028
E-mail: CarlT@whitesalmonwa.gov

Position 4: Brendan Brown • Term: 7/1/2024-6/30/2028
E-mail: BrendanB@whitesalmonwa.gov

Position 5: Erika Price • Term: 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2026*
E-mail: ErikaP@whitesalmonwa.gov
*This term began 7/1/2022 and was filled due to vacancy on 3/31/2024

 

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