Pallinger sworn in as Planning Commission chair

Bonsall resident David Pallinger was sworn in as the chair of the county's Planning Commission for 2018.

Darren Gretler, who is the chief of staff for County Supervisor Bill Horn, swore Pallinger into his position at the start of the Feb. 9 Planning Commission meeting.

"It's my pleasure and privilege to serve the public and the citizens of District 5. We have some big projects coming up this year," Pallinger said.

The Planning Commission consists of seven members. The county supervisors from the Second District and Fifth District appoint two members apiece and the other three county supervisors each appoint one member. Leon Brooks, who is the Fourth District representative, was the Planning Commission chair in 2017.

Pallinger is originally from the Los Angeles suburb of Palos Verdes. He has lived in San Diego County since 1989 and moved from La Jolla to Bonsall 18 years ago. After fellow Bonsall resident Read Miller stepped down from his Planning Commission seat 11 years ago, Horn appointed Pallinger to serve on the Planning Commission. Pallinger previously chaired the Planning Commission in 2012.