City Adds New Staff Position

The City of Armstrong is adding a new staff position to accommodate development in the community.

Council has approved funding for a full time planner, to complete a wetland master plan, and update the official community plan and zoning bylaws.

“And (provide) a higher level of on-site service that was affordable under a contract for service with a consultant,” says CAO Kevin Bertles in a memo to council.

Mayor Chris Pieper says they have hired contract planners the last few years, but the residential growth has created the need for the new position.