John Leaver to fill planning commission vacancy

John Leaver may has not left public service for long.

The former town councilor, defeated for re-election by Ivan Carlson, III last fall, is Mayor Ramon Hayes’ choice to fill a three-month vacancy on the planning commission.

Ironically, the open seat on the planning panel was created when commissioner Rick Dole was elected to the council last November.

Dole was sworn in January.

The council is expected to act on a resolution approving the appointment April 12.

Hayes announced his decision to tab Leaver for the commission post during the March 22 town council hybrid meeting at Maple Hall.

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