Council selects Mr. Smalley as top candidate for planning commission seat

The Clearlake City Council meeting on March 2, 2023, focused primarily on the selection of candidates for the Planning Commission. Council members presented their rankings for the candidates, highlighting a clear preference for Mr. Smalley.

Council member Sloughton ranked Mr. Inglis first, followed by Mr. Smalley and Ms. DeWalt. In contrast, Council member Overton placed Mr. Smalley at the top of his list, followed by Ms. DeWalt and Mr. Inglis. Mayor Purdock and Vice Mayor Claffey also favored Mr. Smalley, ranking him first, while Council member Kramer ranked him first as well, indicating a strong consensus among the council members.

The overall rankings revealed that Mr. Smalley was the top choice, followed by Mr. Inglis, Ms. DeWalt, and Mr. Ramos. The council was prepared to make a motion to appoint the candidates based on these rankings.

During the meeting, there was an opportunity for public comment, but no members of the public stepped forward to speak, and no comments were received via Zoom. The council acknowledged the importance of selecting the right individuals for the Planning Commission, emphasizing its significant role in local governance.

The meeting concluded with the council ready to deliberate and take action on the appointments, underscoring the critical nature of the Planning Commission's work in the community.