LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for three seats on the Lake County Planning Commission.

The seats available are for supervisorial districts 1, 4 and 5.

In districts 1 and 4, new supervisors-elect Moke Simon and Tina Scott, respectively, will have the opportunity to select their own appointees. Joseph Sullivan currently represents District 1, while Don Deuchar represents District 4.

In District 5, longtime commissioner Gil Schoux has announced his plans to retire.

Applications can be found online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors.htm or obtained in the Board of Supervisors office.

To be eligible, an applicant must be a resident of the district where they are seeking appointment.

All applications are due to the Clerk of the Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19.

Applicants may be submitted in person during normal business hours, via fax at 707-263-2207 or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

To learn more about the planning commission, visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Community_Development/Planning_Division/Planning_Commission.htm .