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Chester County Commissioners name Brian O’Leary as Planning Commission Executive Director

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WEST CHESTER, PA _ The Chester County Commissioners have appointed Brian O’Leary AICP as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He joins the County on October 5th and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year.

O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his move to Chester County follows 16 years as Section Chief for the Commission. Brian also serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association and as a government representative board member of the Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance.

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Southeast Section Election Results Are In!

Thanks for all who voted in the Southeast Section Council election this summer. The top vote getters are elected below and will be appointed to start their terms in January 2016 at the next meeting on November 12 (details below).

We want to congratulate all of the elected Section Council representatives listed below!

Chair Justin Dula
Vice-Chair Alexis Williams
Secretary Nicole Hostettler
Treasurer Rick Collier
At-Large Professional Planners Jennifer Barr
At-Large Professional Planners Andrew Svekla
At-Large Professional Planners Karen Thompson
At-Large Professional Planners Rebecca Ross
Citizen Planner Cheryl Tumola
Citizen Planner Michael Martella

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Looking for a Study Buddy?

Interested in joining a study group to prepare for the AICP test in November?
The Southeast Section is committed to supporting those seeking AICP through a supported study group!
Contact secretary@apapase.org to sign up!

Just Posted: Bios for Southeast Section Council Candidates

By now, Southeast Section members should have received an email link to vote for the next two years’ Council. Below, please find bios of the candidates for office.

Now go vote!

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Candidates for Southeast Section Council Announced

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The following candidates for the Southeast Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APAPASE) will be running in the upcoming fall elections:

Officers

  • President:  Justin Dula, AICP
  • Vice-President:  Alexis Williams, AICP
  • Secretary:  Nicole Hostettler, AICP
  • Treasurer:  Rick Collier, AICP

Citizen Planners

  • Cheryl Tumola
  • Mike Martella

Professional Planners At Large

  • Jeff Barg
  • Jennifer Barr, AICP
  • Marley Bice, AICP
  • John Federico, AICP
  • Abby Poses
  • Kate Ramen
  • Rebecca Ross, AICP
  • Karen Thompson, AICP
  • Andrew Svekla, AICP
  • Ema Yamamoto, AICP

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July’s Section Meeting Canceled

Due to many conflicts (it is high vacation season) that prevent a quorum, the July meeting is CANCELLED.
Please note all business will be carried to our next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 10th.
Please send any draft agenda items to secretary@apapase.org and mark your calendars!

Featured Job Listing: Neighborhood Advisory Committee Coordinator at PEC

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People’s Emergency Center is looking for a Neighborhood Advisory Committee Coordinator.

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Old City District: Vision Survey and Public Open House

The Old City District, in its role as a special services district and Registered Community Organization, is embarking on the development of a neighborhood master plan to set a framework for private development and a high-quality public realm.

Together with more objective research on market trends, transportation access, and the physical form of buildings and sidewalks, we wanted to get direct input from Old City residents, businesses, workers, and visitors about what makes the neighborhood great and not so great, plus what would make it a little better, or even a little worse. This brief survey should only take about five minutes to complete. Please encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to participate.

Vision 2026 Survey Link

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What Do You <3 About Greater Philadelphia?

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This week marks the start of DVRPC’s month-long photo campaign/giveaway! We want to know “What do you <3 about Greater Philadelphia?” Post a photo of something you love about our region on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using @DVRPC, #OurRegionMyHome, and #DVRPCis50. You can also submit photos directly online at www.dvrpc.org/50. Two winners will be randomly chosen to win a GoPro camera, and some of the best photos will appear on a poster!

Featured Job Listing: Planning Department Manager (Technical Manager II)

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Michael Baker International is looking for a Planning Department Manager (Technical Manager II) for their Philadelphia office.

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