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County Planning & Permit Public Forum – Mon 15th

ByTom Atkinson

Monday, March 15 – 6:00 PM
McKenzie Schools, New Gym

Guests:

Lane County Planner & Permit Associates
Lane County Disaster Recovery Manager – Matt McRae
County Commissioner – Heather Buch

Bring your questions regarding rebuilding, permit fees & new requirements put in place by the county. Please plan on attending and have our voice be heard. Please share this info with anyone you know. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Monday.

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