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.