Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1361    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Public Hearing
File created: 5/26/2026 In control: General Legislative Session
On agenda: 6/24/2026 Final action:
Title: Motion 26-221, confirming the reappointment of Karl Niemela to the Snohomish County Planning Commission
Sponsors: Sam Low
Code sections: 2.08.080 - Appointment to the Commission.
Attachments: 1. Proposed Motion 26-221, 2. Staff Report, 3. Motion Assignment Slip

 

 

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Motion 26-221, confirming the reappointment of Karl Niemela to the Snohomish County Planning Commission

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DEPARTMENT:  Council

 

ORIGINATOR:  Deb Bell

 

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PURPOSE: Reappoint Karl Niemela to the Snohomish County Planning Commission, meeting the criteria under SCC 2.08.080, to serve as a representative of District 5, until July 1, 2030.

 

BACKGROUND: Mr. Niemela is a resident of Council District 5, and this will be his first full-term position on the Planning Commission.  The term would expire on July 1, 2030.  Councilmember Low is nominating Karl Niemela for reappointment in this position.  Mr. Niemela was previously appointed to the Planning Commission via Motion 23-273.  Mr. Niemela is a business owner and serves on several volunteer boards.

 

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