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Planning Commission

Meetings are held at the Town Office in the Town Meeting Room
 

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

khagan1066@gmail.com

      Dan Garnitz
      term expires January 18, 2027
      dangar46@yahoo.com
      
           Valerie Turnquist 
           term expires March 1, 2026 
           valerietnq@yahoo.com

          (Alternate)
           Patricia Galloway
           term expires March 1, 2025
           
patriciagalloway29@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.