Inyo County California

The Inyo County Planning Commission acts as the advisory body to the Board of Supervisors on matters concerning growth, development, and the environment of the County. The Commission's role is established and defined by Section 2.40 of the Inyo County Code.

The Commission is composed of five members; one each from the five Supervisorial Districts. The Board of Supervisors appoints these five Commissioners for a term of four years. Each of the five appointed members may vote on all matters coming before the Commission. In addition to the five voting members, two non-voting advisory members represent the County in special fields of expertise. Advisory members are the County Administrator and Director of Public Works.

MEMBERS OF THE INYO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

VOTING MEMBERS

• Howard Lehwald - First District 
• Caitlin "Kate" Morley - Second District 
• Todd Vogel - Third District (Chair)
• Callie Peek - Fourth District (Vice Chair)
• Aaron Cassell - Fifth District

NON-VOTING MEMBERS

• Denelle Carrington - Interim County Administrative Officer
• Mike Errante - Public Works Director 

PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF

• Cathreen Richards - Planning Director
• Christian Milovich  -  Assistant County Counsel
• Sally Faircloth - Project Coordinator

The Planning Commission meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday unless cancelled or rescheduled.

2026 Planning Commission meetings

January 28, 2026

February 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

April 29, 2026

May 27, 2026 - 

June 24, 2026

July 29, 2026

August 26, 2026

September 23, 2026

October 28, 2026

Combined November & December

December 2, 2026