Submitted by San Juan County.

During last week’s Council meeting, staff from the Department of Community Development provided a summer progress update, following the April 2025, January 2025, October 2024 and July 2024 check-ins. DCD leadership provided an update in several key areas: recruitment efforts for open positions, permit review times and the status of long-term planning projects.

Recruitment

The County is pleased to announce that a director of community development has been hired and will begin Sept. 10. Sev Jones comes to San Juan County with experience in planning and public works at several municipalities and will support the department’s ongoing efforts to restore levels of service and earn community trust.

The department also hired a new fire marshal – Robert Salado – wh

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