Council Salutes Former Planning Commissioners and EDA Chairman

The Falls Church City Council presented certificates of appreciation Monday night to three former members of the Planning Commission and the outgoing chairman of the Economic Development Authority.  Honored were commissioners Maureen Budetti, Suzanne Fauber, and Christine Sanders, and Ed Saltzberg of the EDA.

John Lawrence, current chairman of the Planning Commission, noted that the three former members had served well for a total of 25 years and that the Commission had lost 70% of its experience with their departure.  Mr. Lawrence stated that the perception that the commissioners had been anti-development was unfounded, citing the numerous projects that were built or approved during their terms. 

Mayor Robin Gardner had high praise for Mr. Saltzberg’s dedicated leadership over the past 8 years.  He will continue to serve as vice chairman of the EDA.