Manatee County accepting applications for Planning Commission
Manatee County is accepting applications for one seat on the Planning Commission, a citizens’ advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land use items.
There is a vacant seat on the Planning Commission.
The Board of County Commissioners will appoint one person to finish out a term that expires on October 14, 2028; the Planning Commission consists of seven voting members who are qualified electors in Manatee County. While no particular expertise is required, persons with experience or training in the substantive areas of planning, engineering, environmental science and the development industry shall be considered in the appointment process.
More detailed information on the Planning Commission—established to act as the Local Planning Agency under the Florida Statutes—can be found: https://www.mymanatee.org/government/government-information/advisory-boards/advisory-board-detail/planning-commission.
Planning Commission members cannot be employed by the County or serve as a member of another land development-related advisory board serving unincorporated Manatee County.
The Planning Commission generally meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor of Manatee County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
Applications are due Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and may be found online at https://www.mymanatee.org/government/advisory_boards/apply_for_an_advisory_board/advisory_board_application_form
For more information about Manatee County Government, visit mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ManateeGov.
Solid breakdown of what the Planning Comission needs. The October 2028 term end creates a decent window for someone to actually get somethign done beyond just orientation meetings. Having no conflict-of-interest rule with other land dev boards makes sense but I wonder if the monthly schedule will attract busy engineers or planners who'd add the most value.