Montgomery County Planning Board Commissioner Takes Absence for Illness

SILVER SPRING, MD – Montgomery County Planning Board Commissioner Eugene “Gene” Lynch has taken a temporary leave of absence from the board to recover from an illness. The Montgomery County Council appointed Lynch to the five-member board in June.

“All of us on the board wish Gene a speedy recovery and look forward to his return,” said Planning Board Chairman Royce Hanson.

In cases requiring an affirmative vote of the board – such as those regulating subdivision and development proposals – a tie vote would mean denial.

In addition to his part-time duties as commissioner, Lynch serves as president and chief executive officer of Smart Growth Investments, an at-risk equity developer.