Vancouver, Wash. – The Board of County Councilors has appointed Matt Swindell and Robin Grimwade to serve on the Planning Commission for terms beginning immediately.

Ridgefield resident Matt Swindell has served on the Ridgefield City Council and Ridgefield School District board of directors. He is a lifelong resident of Clark County with a background in construction. His term ends Dec. 31, 2017.

Robin Grimwade lives in Battle Ground and is vice president of corporate projects at Columbia Credit Union. He has advanced and associate diplomas in parks and horticultural management from the University of South Australia. His term ends Dec. 31, 2019.

The Planning Commission is a seven-member volunteer panel that makes recommendations to the council on land-use planning, zoning and development in rural and urban areas outside of city limits. Topics include growth management, roads, public facilities plans, development regulations and county ordinances.

Swindell and Grimwade will join commission members Bill Wright, Steve Morasch, Ron Barca, Karl Johnson and Richard Bender.

For more information, visit www.clark.wa.gov/community-planning/planning-commission. 

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