After 20 years of volunteering on the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission, Heather Bowlby has left her post. During her tenure, it’s estimated she attended over 1,000 meetings. Heather was acknowledged for her dedication to the commission during a party held Thursday at the Jewett House that as attended by several planning commissioners, planning staff, city employees Mayor Steve Widmyer, Council President Woody McEvers and others.

Planning Commission Chairman Brad Jordan praised Heather for praised Heather for her service.

“Heather has the ability to thoroughly understand even the most complicated proposals,” Jordan said. “She asks the right questions and makes logical, well thought out decisions. On behalf of the entire Planning Commission I sincerely thank Heather for her service to our great city.”

 PHOTOS: (Pictures left to right)

1. Planning commissioners Mike Ward, Peter Luttropp, and Jon Ingalls, Heather, former planning director Dave Yadon, and planning commission chairman Brad Jordan.

2. Planning commissioner John Bruning, council president Woody McEvers, Dave Yadon and Brad Jordan.

3. Mayor Steve Widmyer, Heather, Brad Jordan.