Summary
Stow has gone two years without an in-house Plans Examiner, slowing building plan reviews and drawing complaints from businesses. The fix: regrade the job to pay grade 13, add a Plans Examiner 2 growth path, and hire Brian Ashurst as Plans Examiner I.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher pay grade (13 and 16) for the position, but the city fills only one of the two classifications at a time.
Homeowners and businesses get faster plan reviews and quicker building permits.
Residents and applicants relying on timely planning reviews during the staffing gap.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Committee - Jul 9, 2026
The planning director and deputy director have both resigned, leaving the city without full-time planning staff. Nick Wren is acting as director under the mayor's signature — a situation he himself called dangerous — while a consultant is sought.
Committee of the Whole - Apr 9, 2026
Stow has gone two years without an in-house Plans Examiner, slowing building plan reviews and drawing complaints from businesses. The fix: regrade the job to pay grade 13, add a Plans Examiner 2 growth path, and hire Brian Ashurst as Plans Examiner I.
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