New Planning Commissioners Appointed

A former San Jose city staff member and a longtime Newark resident have been appointed onto the Newark Planning Commission, according to city officials.

City council voted to authorize Mayor Al Nagy to appoint Michael Hannon and Debbie Otterstetter to fill commission seats left vacant with the resignations of Marla Blowers and Glen Kramer, respectively, said City Clerk Sheila Harrington.

Blowers' term ended in December, and Kramer resigned with three years remaining on his term, according to city documents.

According to the new commissioners’ applications, both Hannon and Otterstetter have been involved in local organizations.

Hannon, a recent retiree from the City of San Jose is a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church and wrote that he has assisted Newark Library with its after school homework program and with beautification projects.

While working with the City of San Jose, Hannon served as deputy director in the city’s Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department.

Otterstetter, a training and certification manager, has been a former Toastmaster and PTA member and is the current president of Stage 1 Community Theatre and wrote that she wanted to be a part of the commission because she wants to see the city continue to flourish.

“I have pride and loyalty to this city. I’d like to see Newark continue to grow, thrive and become a place that others would like to come for business, residence and recreation,” Otterstetter wrote.” 

The Newark Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, 37101 Newark Blvd. For more information about the commission, click here.

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