Planning Commission
Meetings are held at the Town Office in the Town Meeting Room
Commissioner Joe Ritz III (Board Liaison)
jritz@emmitsburgmd.gov
Valerie Turnquist (Alternate)
term expires December 6, 2027
valerietnq@yahoo.com
The planning commission shall hold meetings in January and as the planning commission's duties require. If there is business before the planning commission, meetings shall be held monthly until such business has been completed.
Commissioner Joe Ritz III (Board Liaison)
jritz@emmitsburgmd.gov
Members of the Planning Commission
Mark Long, Chairperson
term expires August 5, 2027
mark.long999@gmail.com
Kevin Hagan, Vice-Chairperson
term expires July 11, 2027
Glenn Blanchard
term expires March 1, 2026
Glenn.Blanchard@fcps.org
term expires August 5, 2027
mark.long999@gmail.com
Kevin Hagan, Vice-Chairperson
term expires July 11, 2027
Glenn Blanchard
term expires March 1, 2026
Glenn.Blanchard@fcps.org
Dan Garnitz
term expires January 18, 2027
dangar46@yahoo.com
term expires January 18, 2027
dangar46@yahoo.com
Valerie Turnquist (Alternate)
term expires December 6, 2027
valerietnq@yahoo.com
Parameters:
- 1 Board of Commissioner liaison
- 4 Members
- 1 Alternate Member
- All members must reside w/in Town limits
- Appointed by Mayor w/consent of Commissioners
- 5 year terms. Mid term appointments run until expiration date of term being filled.
- Organize in January, electing a chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretary.
The planning commission shall hold meetings in January and as the planning commission's duties require. If there is business before the planning commission, meetings shall be held monthly until such business has been completed.