Duval Planning Commission approves agenda and minutes, elects new chair and vice chair

The Duval Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes and elected its 2026 chair and vice chair during the Jan. 14 session.

A motion to approve the meeting agenda was put on the record and passed; the mover was recorded in the transcript as "Mister Chapel," and the motion was seconded on the record. Later in the meeting the minutes of the Nov. 12, 2025 commission meeting were moved, seconded and approved.

On new business the commission followed the procedure outlined in staff materials for electing officers (nomination, supporters, then vote). After nominations and a vote count, the chair announced on the record: "We have chair, which is commissioner Rake, and our vice chair, which is commissioner Chao." The meeting then adjourned at 8:17 a.m.

Why it matters: the chair and vice chair preside over commission meetings and serve as liaisons with council and staff. Staff had provided a memo explaining chair responsibilities and the voting process before nominations.

Next steps: the newly elected chair and vice chair will assume leadership for the commission's 2026 agenda and hearings.