Metropolitan Planning Commission
Mission
The mission of the St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission is to provide innovative
and proactive planning services to County residents through the application of professional
skills, adopted plans, and standards that foster economic prosperity, enhance the quality of
life, and preserve the natural environment for current and future generations
What We Do
- We Plan: planning, visioning, analysis, public involvement, assessment, and forecasting
- We Facilitate: promoting coordination, collaboration, and connecting communities to resources
- We Educate: providing training and tools for local officials and the public to effectively manage change
- We Implement: working with partners to make things happen
About the MPC
The County Board of Commissioners has appointed eleven citizens to serve as the Metropolitan
Planning Commission. Members represent various sectors or interests within the County, including
local government, education, agriculture, finance, and recreation/tourism. A staff of professional
planners and administrative support staff assist the Commission.
| Metropolitan Planning Commission |
| Kevin Miller, Chairperson |
Education |
| Don Sheldon, Vice-Chair |
Agriculture |
| Bob Sheehy, Secretary |
Transportation/Utilities |
| Steve Cooper |
Recreation/Tourism |
| Dorothy DeBoyer |
Citizen at Large |
| Howard Heidemann |
County Board |
| Dan Lockwood |
Finance |
| Dr. Geof Kusch |
Citizen at Large |
| Georgia Phelan |
Economic Development |
| John Steffy |
Local Government |
| Bob Tansky |
Business |
| Staff: |
| David Struck, AICP, Director |
| Geoff Donaldson, AICP, Senior Planner |
| Lindsay Wallace, Senior Planner |
| Kara Schrader, Associate Planner |
| Lori Eschenburg, Associate Planner |
| Pete Klomparens, Associate Planner |
| Penny Guyette, Administrative Assistant |
Click Here to download the Metropolitan Planning Commission bylaws.