LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — New Supervisor Helen Owen is accepting applications for the District 1 representative on the Lake County Planning Commission.

Owen, who was elected Nov. 5, took her seat on the Board of Supervisors during its first meeting of the year on Tuesday.

Owen said she is taking applications for the position from interested individuals as part of following through on her promise to represent all the people of the district fairly.

Applications must be submitted by Jan. 21 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Owen said she has created a panel with a representative from all areas in the district to review the applications. Additionally, the panel will include retired District 5 Supervisor Rob Brown.

The top candidates will be called for a formal interview with the panel. Owen will have the final decision on who is recommended for the position.

The selection will be made and the candidate will be notified and it will be confirmed that they are willing to serve as the District 1 planning commissioner, Owen said.

Owen said she plans to place her planning commissioner recommendation for the board’s approval on the Feb. 4 agenda.

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