BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Three applicants have been chosen as finalists for the city of Boise’s director of Planning and Development Services.
According to a news release from the city, the three candidates are:
- Mitra Mehta-Cooper. Currently serves as the director of the Land Use and Building Department in Elmore County. Prior to that, Mehta-Cooper led Ada County’s Coordinated Growth Conversations.
- Robert Seale. Holds the position of Community Development Director in Post Falls, where he oversees the planning, building, engineering and GIS divisions at the city.
- Shawn Wilson. Currently oversees all capital projects and facilities at the city of Boise. Since joining the city in 2014, Wilson has led capital, facilities and strategic planning projects for multiple departments.
According to the city’s news release, there was an internal review of 36 prospective candidates for the position. After an initial interview with the top six, the three above-mentioned candidates have been selected for a series of panel interviews with internal stakeholders, local agency partners and community members, the news release states.
Panelists include representatives from Valley Ride Transit, Downtown Boise Association and Capital City Development Corporation, the city said.
The candidates will be interviewed by the three panels Thursday and then have an interview with Mayor Lauren McLean, Boise City Council President Colin Nash and council President Pro Tem Meredith Stead on Friday.
The city’s Planning and Development Services office consists of four interconnected divisions that work to ensure a safe, livable and economically viable community, according to the city of Boise website. Through robust building compliance, current and long-term city planning and transportation planning, housing and community development, and collaborative administration and operations, PDS is committed to “Building Boise Together,” the website states.
Tim Keane previously held the title of PDS director. Keane was in the position for two years before accepting a job with the city of Calgary, Alberta, in February, where he was named General Manager, Planning and Development Services.
McLean appointed Steve Burgos as interim director as the city worked to find a full-time director for PDS.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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