Naomi Friedland
5 days ago1 min
The founder of a design and building firm, a lobbyist and an affordable-housing lawyer will bring their varied expertise as the three newest members of the Belvedere Planning Commission.
Justin Botros, Don Schinske and Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee Chair Jena Watson were all appointed by a 4-0 City Council vote on June 10, with Councilmember Jim Lynch absent.
The three new members, who were the lone applicants for the seats, will replace Commissioners Nena Hart, Marsha Lasky and Claire Slaymaker after their terms expire on June 30. All three incumbents, who have a combined 34 years of service on the board, declined to seek a new term. Hart joined in 2008, Lasky in 2012 and Slaymaker in 2018.
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